Reports of hours-long TSA lines at U.S. airports are beginning to circulate just as the busy spring break travel season ramps up. Some observers are already blaming the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. That may ultimately prove...
Why Flying Basic Economy Feels Like Dating An Abusive Boyfriend?
Airlines will happily sell you a basic economy ticket, but they really wish you wouldn’t buy one. That tension sits at the heart of a thoughtful new Washington Post story examining why airlines keep making their cheapest fares less...
“He’s Praying In A Foreign Language!” Southwest Flight Diverts After Prayer Alarm Sparks Security Scare
A Southwest Airlines flight bound for South Florida diverted to Atlanta on Friday night after passengers became alarmed by the behavior of a fellow traveler. But what initially appeared to be a serious security incident ultimately turned out to...
Claim: U.S. Citizen Detained For 43 Hours At Chicago O’Hare Over “Curious Travel History”
A Chicago-area traveler says she was detained for nearly two days after landing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, raising questions about why federal authorities held a U.S. citizen for so long. U.S. Citizen Says She Was Detained At Chicago...
Drone Attacks Near Dubai Airport As UAE Denies Retaliatory Strike On Iran
Flights have resumed at Dubai International Airport, but the security situation around one of the world’s most important aviation hubs remains anything but stable. Reports that the United Arab Emirates launched retaliatory strikes against Iran, now officially denied by...
Spirit Has a Bankruptcy Plan But Fuel Prices Threaten It All
Spirit’s bankruptcy exit plan cuts debt by billions and shrinks to 94 planes. But surging fuel prices from the Iran conflict could derail the whole thing. Spirit Airlines has been through a lot. Two bankruptcy filings in under a...
The 737 MAX Wants To Cross The Atlantic, And It May Just Win
Airbus pioneered thin transatlantic routes with the A321 family, but 737s are muscling in with WestJet, Alaska, Southwest, and United. Is this real competition? The idea of flying a single-aisle jet across the Atlantic used to sound like a...
US And Venezuela Just Normalized Relations. Now What?
The US and Venezuela have restored full diplomatic ties for the first time since 2019. Flights are back. But the State Department still says don't go.
Review: Singapore Airlines 777-300ER First Class
My Singapore Airlines 777-300ER First Class flight from Jakarta to Singapore was short but sweet, with excellent service and the added bonus of having the entire cabin to myself. Singapore Airlines 777-300ER First Class Review (CGK-SIN) While Singapore Airlines...
A Chilling Warning From United Airlines CEO On Airfares
Airline tickets could soon become more expensive as rising oil prices driven by the escalating Middle East conflict begin to ripple through the aviation industry. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is already warning that if fuel prices remain elevated,...
ExpertFlyer Adds New Features And Elite Tier, But Prices Are Rising
ExpertFlyer has rolled out several updates to its platform, including new features, a new membership tier, and higher prices. While the changes add some useful functionality, they also highlight a broader reality: the tool simply isn’t as powerful as...
American Airlines Heathrow Catering Chaos Continues
American Airlines’ catering problems at London Heathrow appear to be getting worse, not better. What began as an unexplained disruption has now turned into a full-blown service breakdown on some of the airline’s most important routes. American Airlines London...
Middle East Airspace Closures: Which Countries Are Still Closed And Which Are Reopening
The situation across the Middle East remains highly fluid and may change dramatically as the U.S. and Israel signal that attacks on Iran will intensify in the days ahead. That has placed airlines in a precarious position of uncertainly....
Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem After Global Entry And PreCheck Controversies
President Donald Trump has removed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in the first major cabinet shakeup of his second term, replacing her with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin. Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Kristi Noem is out as Secretary...
Nonstop Dan Says He’s “Stranded” In Singapore Because Only Economy Seats Are Left
Another day, another airline influencer “stranded” story…except this one unraveled almost as quickly as it began. Airline Influencer’s “Stranded” Story Falls Apart After Admitting Economy Flights Exist A viral story about aviation vlogger Nonstop Dan being “stranded” quickly lost...
Trump Ally Escapes Middle East On Private Jet With White House Help While Americans Struggle To Leave
As thousands of Americans remain stranded across the Middle East due to widespread airspace closures and suspended commercial flights, news that a small group of well-connected travelers escaped the region aboard a private jet thanks to help from the...
Lufthansa Softens Violin Policy After Backlash Over “Naked Violin” Incident
After facing criticism from musicians and travelers alike, Lufthansa is adjusting its policy on carrying violins and other small musical instruments onboard aircraft. The change comes months after a viral incident involving a professional violinist who was forced to...
Review: Singapore Airlines Lounge Jakarta (CGK), A First Class Lounge Within A Lounge Within A Lounge
Singapore Airlines has a semi-official lounge in Jakarta (CGK) located inside the Plaza Premium Lounge. Here’s a review of the both the first class and business sections. Singapore Airlines Lounge Jakarta Review (CGK) The lounge is open only to...
American Airlines Accuses United Airlines Of Chicago O’Hare Growth ‘Ploy’ To Block Competition
American Airlines is explicitly and publicly accusing United Airlines of intentionally overscheduling flights at Chicago O’Hare in order to block it from gaining additional gates, a strategy that it hopes the Federal Aviation Administration will put a stop to....
United Airlines 787-9 Evacuated At LAX, Passengers Took Carry-On Bags Down Emergency Slides
An emergency evacuation of a United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Los Angeles International Airport once again highlighted both the effectiveness of modern aircraft evacuation procedures…and one of the most persistent safety problems in commercial aviation. United Airlines 787-9...
