United Airlines will add service between Boston and London, beating JetBlue to the punch and marking the first act of retaliation for JetBlue’s expansion at Newark. In Retaliation Against JetBlue, United Airlines Adds Boston – London Service Yesterday, JetBlue...
JetBlue Targets United Airlines At Newark

JetBlue has United Airlines in its crosshairs with several new leisure routes from Newark Liberty International Airport. JetBlue Challenges United Airlines’ Newark Dominance While JetBlue maintains a hub at New York Kennedy (JFK), it has grown substantially at Newark...
American Airlines Adds New Premium Transcontinental Route

Days after United Airlines added service from Orange County to Honolulu, American Airlines is adding new premium transcontinental service between Orange County (SNA) and New York (JFK) aboard the luxurious Airbus A321T. American Airlines Adds A321 Premium Transcontinental Route...
Northeaster: American Airlines + JetBlue Add 33 New Routes (Full List)

JetBlue and American Airlines are teaming up to add over 30 new flights in the Northeast, providing insight into how the two carriers will codeshare and collaborate. JetBlue’s additions mark a direct challenge to United Airlines while American Airlines...
Review: American Express Centurion Lounge – Denver (DEN)

The new American Express Centurion Lounge in Denver is spacious, comfortable, and offers a great menu of food and drinks. American Express Centurion Lounge Denver Review While connecting in Denver this morning I had a brief opportunity to check...
300lb Passenger Attempts To Open Aircraft Door Mid-Flight

A Delta flight was interrupted after a large man tried to strong-arm an aircraft door open before being subdued by fellow passengers. But even his great strength could not get the door open. Fellow Passengers Subdue Troubled Man Who...
Ted Cruz Flees To Mexico On United Airlines. Wouldn’t You?

I find myself unable to defend, but also unable to condemn Senator Ted Cruz for fleeing to Cancun on United Airlines in the midst of a horrific disaster in Texas. Ted Cruz Flies To Mexico. Did He Abandon His...
FAA Orders Inspection Of 200+ Boeing 787s

The US Federal Aviation Administration will publish a new airworthiness directive, highlighting potential cargo compartment problems on the Boeing 787 and ordering the inspection of over 200 aircraft. New Airworthiness Directive Impacts Boeing 787 Per Cirium, 222 787 aircraft...
United Airlines Passenger Slapped With Huge Fine For Hitting Flight Attendant

A man who disrupted a United Airlines flight has been spared jail time, but faces a hefty fine for verbally and physically assaulting a flight attendant on a flight to Tokyo. Man Faces Hefty Fine For Assaulting Flight Attendant...
United Airlines Aircraft Paint Program Resumes, Infuriating Employees

United Airlines will resume its aircraft painting program, but its use of an outside vendor has stoked anger amongst a wide cross section of employees who view the project as wasteful during a time of austerity. United Airlines Resumes...
Earn Hyatt Elite Nights Camping Under The Redwoods

You can now earn Hyatt elite nights at a Big Sur, California campground: but you will need to bring your own tent, bed, towels, food, and anything else you might need for the night. Earn Hyatt Credit At Ventana...
JetBlue’s Carry-On Ban Will Backfire

JetBlue announced last night that it would no longer allow customers who purchase basic economy tickets to bring larger carry-on items onboard. This is a terrible idea that will backfire. JetBlue Introduces Carry-On Ban For Basic Economy Fares The...
A Symphonic Tour Through Singapore

I found myself looking through cancelled itineraries this afternoon, including a flight from London to Singapore in the new A380 Singapore Suites. While I maintain that travel will rebound this year, there are many trips, including my trip to...
My Private Jet Experience On A United Airlines 787

As grim as the pandemic is, it certainly is a wonderful time to travel. Earlier this month I had to fly to London on a family matter and (nearly) had the entire 36-seat 787-8 business class cabin to myself....
Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson Dead At 62

Tragic news today, as Marriott announced the passing of CEO Arne Sorenson, 62. He passed away yesterday, February 15, 2021, due to pancreatic cancer. Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson Loses Battle To Pancreatic Cancer Sorenson became the first CEO not...
Lufthansa Wants To Swap Large Jets For Smaller Ones

Lufthansa is in talks with both Airbus and Boeing to modify existing aircraft orders, potentially replacing widebody jets with smaller aircraft. Lufthansa In Discussions To Downsize Jet Orders Speaking virtually, Lufthansa Chief Executive Officer Carsten Spohr told the London...
Abraham Lincoln, A Hero Through The Ages

Abraham Lincoln is an American hero and should be commemorated as one. As an avid traveler and student of U.S. history, few men have positively shaped history in the way in which Lincoln did. Let’s not forget that in...
United Airlines Saves 2,100 Connections…In One Day

I’ve written before about United Airlines ConnectionSaver, United’s technology which holds flights for connecting passengers without jeopardizing on-time arrival or onward connections for others. Winter storms recently put United’s program to the test and the result was 2,100 connections...
Terrorist Attack Targets A320 At Saudi Airport

Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen have again attacked Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia, dropping a bombs and damaging a civilian Airbus A320 aircraft. Flyadeal Airbus A320 Targeted in Terrorist Attack in Saudi Arabia The attack occurred last Wednesday...
Saliva COVID-19 Testing Could Be Key To Travel Rebound

We’ve seen or experienced nasal or throat COVID-19 testing…and perhaps even anal testing. But could saliva testing be the avenue to produce rapid and accurate test results and thereby restore confidence in travel? Saliva COVID-19 Testing: Less Invasive, More...