After a whirlwind trip to London to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, I am now back in Los Angeles. The trip did not go according to plan, but was still unforgettable in a very positive way....
Virgin Atlantic Embraces Tattoos On Flight Attendants
Virgin Atlantic will join a small number of airlines in allowing members of their cabin crew to display tattoos while in uniform. Does anyone care whether their flight attendants have visible tattoos? Virgin Atlantic Now Allows Flight Attendants To...
Jubilee Party At United Club London Heathrow
The United Airlines club lounge at London Heathrow celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday with a special selection of tasty treats and decorations. It represents just one of the thousands of similar parties that are taking...
First Impressions: JetBlue A321neo Mint Business Class To London
I cannot say that I am surprised, but I had lovely flight on JetBlue from New York to London in Mint (business class) onboard the brand new Airbus 321neo. While not a game-changer, I found the JetBlue product superb...
United Airlines Attacks “Reckless” Expansion At Newark, Asks For FAA Intervention
United Airlines has asked the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to intervene in a growing dispute with JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines over the voluntary limit of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport. United Airlines Attacks JetBlue + Spirit...
Condor Business Class Will Give Lufthansa A Run For The Money
Condor has unveiled its next generation A330-900neo business class seat, which will launch later this year. The seat is indisputably better than Lufthansa’s current seat, which positions Condor to capture Lufthansa market share in a way that was not...
President Biden Lauds United Airlines For Role In “Operation Fly Formula” Mission
As a baby shortage formula in the USA continues, President Joe Biden has enlisted the aid of United Airlines in helping to bridge that supply gap in a mission known as “Operation Fly Formula.” United Airlines Will Transport Baby...
I’m Enroute To London For Queen’s Platinum Jubilee!
This week, the UK and Commonwealth will honor Queen Elizabeth II for her 70 years on the throne. Her Platinum Jubilee is unprecedented in the history of the British monarchy. I’m on my way to London to join the...
The Lovely Lilian At Andaz Munich
Human kindness is perhaps the greatest gift we can bestow upon others. At the Andaz Munich, Lilian bestowed that graceful lovingkindness upon my family, particularly Augustine. Lilian At Andaz Munich Warms Our Heart And Soul Through Her Selfless Service...
Wow: Pilot Calls Police To Rescue Plane Full Of Passengers Abandoned By Ground Staff
If you thought my story on the Queen’s 15-minute delay into London was a yawn, how about sitting hostage onboard an aircraft for three hours after the ground staff just went home? We pivot now to Manchester, as flights...
Queen Elizabeth II Circles London, Unable To Land In Private Jet
Flight delays and bad weather do not just impact the commoner, but also the Queen herself, Elizabeth II. Her Majesty found herself, like thousands of others, circling over London due to bad storms yesterday, with her private jet unable...
Pilot Yells At Passengers. I Support Him.
I feel like we sometimes place supremely unrealistic expectations upon flight crews, who after all, are human too. In the case of frustrated outburst from a Wizz Air pilot, my sympathy goes to the captain, not just the passengers....
The Hoodlums Of Southwest Airlines Face Justice…
A pair of naughty travelers have finally faced justice for their transgressions onboard a Southwest Airlines flight. One man received a 48-day jail sentence for pleasuring himself in front of his female seatmate while the infamous woman who assaulted...
New Flight Attendant Uniforms For Italian Flag Carrier (Again?)
While Air France and British Airways have kept flight attendant uniforms relatively stable for nearly two decades, the Italian flag carrier has gone through a trio of changes in just six years. Maybe the uniform was never the problem...
Review: Andaz Munich (Residence Suite)
After “roughing it” in a guest room without ensuite facilities for a few days, it was lovely to arrive at the Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor and enjoy a spacious residence suite. Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor Residence Suite Review This...
Oops: Both ITA Airways Pilots Fall Asleep On New York – Rome A330 Flight
Mi dispiace! An extended silence from the flight deck onboard an ITA Airways Airbus A330 flight to Rome suggests that both on-duty pilots took a little pisolino onboard. On-Duty ITA Airways Pilots Fall Asleep In Cockpit During New York –...
The Utter Pain Of Visiting Dachau Concentration Camp
Visiting Dachau Concentration Camp proved to be one of the most emotionally-wrenching experiences I have ever encountered. Dachau Reflections I made it a point on my Germany trip to visit Dachau, one of the most notorious of all Nazi...
Delta Air Lines CEO Meets Pope Francis
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian recently met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, presenting the Pontiff with a Roman cross cut from a Delta engine blade and a generous six-digit financial gift to a papal charity. Pope Francis...
Flight Cancellations Continue At Delta, With Twitter Team Losing it
While flight delays and cancellations are no laughing matter, I had to chuckle at Delta’s Twitter team for acting human…it has been a rough weekend for the Atlanta-based carrier. With Flight Cancellations Mounting, Delta Air Lines Twitter Team Loses...
Avianca (Abra) Setting Pace In South America
Avianca has announced tie-ups with a couple of airlines in a landmark deal in recent weeks and is quickly setting the pace for growth and change in Latin America. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
