My family flew from Munich to Miami on Lufthansa and for the first time, I was able to fly the A340-600 in business class. The design is great, the product needs work – here’s how it went. If you...
Lufthansa Business Class Is Falling Apart
I was excited to fly an aircraft I’ve not flown before in Lufthansa business class but found it falling apart at the seams. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
First Look: Terminal 1 At Paris Charles De Gaulle Re-Opens
Following its closure during the COVID-19 pandemic, Terminal 1 at Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) re-opened on December 1st, and we were there to fly home the following day. Here’s a first look at the updated terminal. If you...
The Problems Pilots Face Today
This is the second in a three-part series that talks about flying airliners and some of the challenges this pilot sees for the profession. If you read part one of this series, you will hopefully recall how I discussed the...
Did The Middle Class Ruin Airport Lounges?
A headline in The Telegraph makes a bold assertion: the middle class has ruined airport lounges. Is there any merit to this charge? Don’t Blame Middle Class For Subpar Airport Lounge Experience… Here is how The Telegraph summarizes the...
Capital One Venture X Eliminates Priority Pass Restaurant Benefit
Sad news for Capital One Venture X cardholders, including me: the Priority Pass restaurant benefit will be cut in early 2023. But I’m still keeping the card. No More Priority Pass Restaurant Benefit For Capital One Venture X Cardholders...
United Airlines Encourages Flight Attendants “To Create A Positive Experience” For Passengers
As United Airlines works to improve customer feedback scores, it is reminding flight attendants that personal touches make a world of difference in shaping passenger impressions onboard. United Airlines Asks Flight Attendants To Engage In Meaningful Conversations, Create Special...
Review: AA Flagship Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The AA Flagship Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) continues to offer an elevated lounge experience with a nice buffet, though crowding was bad during my visit. AA Flagship Lounge LAX Review I stopped by the American Airlines...
Airline Is Recruiting Senior Citizens To Be Flight Attendants
Budget carrier EasyJet is going on a hiring spree and rather than targeting the youth, it is targeting senior citizens in its purse to recruit more flight attendants. I think this is a great idea. EasyJet Wants More Senior Citizens...
Passengers Fight Over Overhead Bin Space – Is The Space Above Your Seat Yours?
A pair of passengers in India engaged in a shouting match over who had rights to the a certain overhead bin on a flight. I believe that access to overhead storage in your cabin of service if purely on...
Delta Air Lines Restricts Lounge Access “In Unison” With American Express
In an effort to reduce crowding, Delta Air Lines will be either cutting or restricting lounge access for a number of travelers in 2023. Unsurprisingly, this move comes with full blessing from Delta’s most valuable client, American Express. No...
William And Kate Fly British Airways First Class To Boston
William and Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales, arrived into Boston Logan Airport on Wednesday afternoon after a short transatlantic hop in British Airways First Class. William And Kate Arrive Into Boston On British Airways 777 In First...
Review: American Airlines A321T Main Cabin Extra (JFK-LAX)
American Airlines’ premium transcontinental service onboard the Airbus A321T offers additional amenities over AA’s other domestic economy class flights and proved an efficient way to travel from New York to Los Angeles in Main Cabin Extra with a bit...
Biden Administration Official Charged With Baggage Theft
A prominent Department of Energy figure in the Biden Administration has been charged with stealing a checked bag from the baggage claim belt at Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport. Biden Administration Official Charged With Baggage Theft At MSP Airport Deputy...
Lufthansa Settles With Jewish Passengers Denied Boarding For $21,000 Each
Lufthansa has reached a settlement with a group of Jewish passengers over a denied boarding incident in May that turned into an ugly display of group punishment. Each passenger involved was cut a check for $21,000. Lufthansa Passengers Receive...
A Sweet Thanksgiving Getaway In Carmel, California
After two years of being sidelined due to the pandemic, my family returned to Carmel, California over the weekend and had a wonderful time together exploring the beauty of the California Coast. A 2022 Return To Carmel, California Can...
Woman Bites Her Seatmate On Southwest Airlines, Tries To Open Emergency Exit Door, Blames Jesus
A Southwest Airlines flight made an unexpected diversion to Little Rock, Arkansas on Saturday to dump an unruly passenger after she bit her seatmate and tried to open the emergency exit door, claiming Jesus told her to do it....
Review: American Airlines 777-200 Business Class Doha – New York
For my trip home from Doha, I decided to try the new Doha – New York service on American Airlines aboard the 777-200 in business class. While not in the same league as Qatar Airways, I walked away from...
JetBlue Horror Flight: Man Holds Razor Blade To Woman’s Throat
A Utah man is facing a steep fine and prison time after assaulting a female passenger with a razor blade on a JetBlue flight. Utah Man Holds Razor Blade To Woman’s Throat On JetBlue Flight To Salt Lake City...
Cool: A Birdseye View Of The SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch From A United Airlines Flight
Watching the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 is cool, but watching it from 30,000 feet in the air from the window seat of a United Airlines flight is even cooler. A Birdseye View From The Window Seat Of A...
