When you see “white unicorn” award space, like on the Delta A350-900 in business class, you have to take it. Thus set in motion a last-minute trip that includes Detroit, Amsterdam, Paris, and Tunis on Delta, Air France, and...
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Calls Return Of Alcohol “Unsafe And Irresponsible”
The union representing Southwest Airlines flight attendants is condemning the carrier’s move to bring back alcohol onboard later this month, calling it “unsafe and irresponsible.” Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Union Condemns Return Of Alcohol Sales Onboard Southwest unexpectedly announced...
Mother Tries To Ditch Her Kids In Economy Class, Gate Agent Downgrades Her
I witnessed something that made me laugh the other day, but it merits a bit of discussion. When are children old enough to be “ditched” in economy class? Ditching Children In Economy Class The airline or flight wasn’t important,...
Review: Lufthansa CityLine CRJ-900 Business Class
With literally only seconds to spare after the passport incident, we made it on our connection to Basel, a flight operated by Lufthansa CityLine. Currently, Lufthansa offers a much better soft product on these short flights than does Air...
Review: United Club San Francisco (SFO – G Gates)
United’s former Global First Lounge at San Francisco (SFO) in the G Gates area is now a standard United Club, but still brings back fond memories of yesteryear. United Club San Francisco (SFO) G Gates Review Every lounge has...
Traveling In Lufthansa First Class With My Family, A 747-8 Flight Review
I checked off a bucket list item in treating my family to Lufthansa First Class when we flew together from San Francisco to Frankfurt for Christmas. The flight was nearly flawless and today I want to share with you...
A (One-Night?) Stand For Love: Virgin Atlantic Wants To Help Americans Find “Love” In London
Virgin Atlantic wants to help eight single Americans find love in the UK with a new “Tickets to Love” contest that includes Upper Class passage as well as a one-night stay at a swanky hotel. But I’m not sure...
Man Sentenced To Federal Prison After Poor Behavior On United Flight
UPDATE: Luis Antonio Victoria Dominguez has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for his conduct onboard, UA5365, which included: attempting to breach the locked cockpit assaulting a flight attendant opening the exit door, causing an emergency slide...
I Don’t Like Dynamic Award Pricing, But I’m Not Worried About Alaska Airlines (Just Yet)
Alaska Airlines is set to introduce dynamic pricing on American Airlines awards staring next month, prompting more questions than answers. I tend to think this particular change will be positive, but I’m still no fan of dynamic award pricing....
United Airlines Redeems Itself In SFO (Lounge Access Denial Update)
United Airlines has clearly taken steps to correct what happened to my family over the summer when we were denied lounge access by a pair of vicious agents at SFO despite being eligible on the basis that we did...
American Airlines Faces Sharp Attack From Family Of Fallen Marine Over Handling Of His Angel Flight
A military family from West Virginia is calling for a boycott against American Airlines, asserting that a series of missteps marred a critical moment in which the remains of their deceased U.S. Marine son were transferred to Pittsburgh. Military...
Wow: British Airways Tail Strike At London Heathrow
Battling Storm Corrie, the tail of a British Airways A321neo appears to have struck the runway at London Heathrow, forcing an aborted landing and second approach. British Airways A321neo Tail Strike At LHR In a video captured by Big...
Introduction: Christmas In Germany
Now that I’m home and unwinded, it’s time to recount my two-week journey to Germany for Christmas and New Years. I’ve already detailed bits and pieces, but this trip report will highlight our remarkable family trip. Our Christmas Trip...
Is A Regional Carrier Really A Separate Airline?
The legal answer may be yes, but is a regional carrier like PSA operating under the American Eagle brand really not properly described as American Airlines? With regional carriers so ubiquitous, the line has been blurred and the idea...
Flight Attendants Detail “Weight Police” At Emirates
Emirates has carefully cultivated its image as a glamorous carrier through fancy bars and showers onboard, spacious first class suites, and according to several flight attendants, the weight police. Emirates’ “Weight Police” Inspires Fear In Flight Attendants In addition...
Boeing The Victor In Qatar Airways – Airbus Dispute
As Qatar Airways and Airbus face off in a row that has turned nasty, Boeing has been the primary beneficiary, today securing an order for up to 100 aircraft. Boeing Scores Huge Qatar Airways Order, Deepening Qatar Rift With...
Marriott Says “Bonvoy Rewards Service Fee” Was An Innocent Mistake (Really?)
Free nights are not really free with Marriott Bonvoy. That is because the hotel conglomerate allows individual hotels to tack on fees to award stays. But you’ve really got to watch for the hidden fees, as some travelers recently...
Nurse Flight Attendant Helps Deliver Baby On United Airlines Flight To Washington, DC
United Airlines flight 997 from Accra to Washington Dulles arrived with one more passenger on the manifest than when it departed after an expectant mother gave birth to a healthy baby boy with the help of a doctor and...
British Airways Promises Free Snacks In Shorthaul Economy Class
As British Airways emerges from the pandemic, it will continue to offer free bottled water and snacks in economy while also promising a number of other changes intended to restore its image as a premium carrier. Free Snacks, Bottled...
IHG Changes: Much Ado About Nothing
The travel world has been abuzz with Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) program changes and a new credit card – here’s why I’m not as enthusiastic. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
