A British Airways business class passenger says he was passed over for a welcome drink prior to departure, alleging he was passed over because he was black. But alleged comments by the flight attendant suggest something else may have...
SAS Combines Gold And Business Lounges Across Scandinavia
SAS has combined its Gold and business lounges at its three main Scandinavian hubs, creating unified spaces that now offer a single, upgraded experience for eligible travelers. SAS Combines Gold And Business Lounges In Scandinavia As of October 1,...
Thai Airways Introduces Lie Flat Premium Economy Plus
On Facebook, Thai Airways launched its new Premium Economy Plus class and it’s comparable to business class, but details are scant, and questions abound. Thai Airways Premium Economy Plus In an announcement on Facebook, Thai Airways launched a new...
California Insurance Chief’s Luxury Travel Sparks Probe
California’s insurance chief allegedly billed taxpayers for luxury trips, business class, and security. Here’s what’s been discovered. Background: How A Travel Story Turned Political A viral post alleges that California’s Insurance Commissioner has been globe-trotting on the public dime....
777X Delay: First Deliveries Now Penciled In for Early 2027
Bloomberg says Boeing’s 777X timeline slides again, with airlines and investors bracing for the ripple effects. Boeing’s Response To The Airbus A350 Delays Again Boeing’s 777X has been the big widebody bet for long-haul fleets looking for more range...
Onboard SAS E195LR From Zurich – Copenhagen, A Premium Cabin Review
SAS does not offer a premium seat, or even a blocked seat, on its E195LR regional jet in business class, but I still enjoyed a short but pleasant journey from Zurich to Copenhagen. SAS Embraer E195LR Review (ZRH-CPH) I’ve...
Stealth Devaluation: Alaska Airlines Updates North American Award Chart
Alaska Airlines has quietly updated its award chart for flights within North America operated by Alaska or Hawaiian, adding a new and higher minimum mileage threshold for longer distance itineraries. Alaska Airlines Updates North American Award Chart, Adds New...
My Busy 36 Hours In Germany…
I had a busy day and a half in Germany, but it was a great bookend to my summer and a lovely time with my children in a land that I deeply love. 36 Busy But Beautiful Hours In...
Why Is American Airlines Removing Baggage Sizers At Gates?
American Airlines is quietly removing baggage sizers from gates, a change that has left me scratching my head and raised reasonable fear that carry-on size enforcement is about to become much more arbitrary. American Airlines Removes Baggage Sizers At...
Review: British Airways Club Lounge North – London (LHR – T5)
British Airways’ Club Lounge North in Heathrow Terminal 5 has at least one thing going for it: it’s certainly better than the gate area. But expect crowds and queues in an era of larger business class cabins, but an...
SAS Restores European Business Class
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has officially relaunched business class on intra-European flights as of October 1, 2025, nearly a year after SAS announced its intentions to do so after joining SkyTeam last autumn. European Business Class Returns To SAS In...
Air Canada Adds Free Beer, Wine, And Snacks In Economy
Air Canada is now offering complimentary beer, wine, and snacks in economy on domestic and transborder flights, turning a temporary perk into a permanent feature. Air Canada Offers Free Beer, Wine, And Snacks To Economy Passengers On All Flights...
Exit Controls Quietly Expand At U.S. Airports
The United States has long avoided outbound passport control, but is quietly building a biometric exit system at airports that functions much like one. Should The U.S. Add Exit Controls? Pros, Cons, And The Quiet Biometric Shift Underway Let’s...
“Shut Your Kid Up!” Grotesque United Passenger Berates Family For Crying Toddler, Forcing Crew Intervention
A disturbing incident on a United Airlines flight from Rome to Washington Dulles involved a passenger cursing at a family over their two-year-old child, prompting intervention from both flight attendants and fellow travelers. United Passenger Allegedly Curses At Family...
How Delta Responded After Jets Collided At New York LaGuardia
Two Delta regional jets made contact on a New York LaGuardia (LGA) taxiway, causing minor damage and one non-life-threatening injury to a flight attendant. Two Delta Jets Collide On LaGuardia Taxiway The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. and...
Delta Air Lines Adds YouTube To In-Flight Entertainment, Offers Free YouTube Premium Trial
Delta Air Lines is adding YouTube onboard to its in-flight-entertainment library, a practical upgrade that matches how people like me actually watch videos today. Delta Adds YouTube And YouTube Premium Access In Flight Delta has rolled out a new...
Review: American Airlines’ New “78P” Business Class (Chicago – London)
Another American Airlines 787-9 Dreamliner review? Yes…after my earlier flight went mechanical, I was rebooked on the late-night 78P flight from Chicago to London in business class, once again on a brand new aircraft with Flagship Suites. American Airlines...
Entitled United Passenger Demands Premier Benefits He No Longer Has
Sometimes you just have to laugh at the entitlement on display when a traveler demands benefits he no longer qualifies for and some he never qualified for. “Back Of The Line Fredo!” Entitled United Passenger Demands Premier Benefits He...
DHS Alleges Biden Officials Abused TSA Watchlists To Target Jan. 6 Suspects And Mask Violators
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has alleged that former Biden administration officials misused Transportation Security Administration (TSA) watchlists to target January 6 suspects and mask violators for enhanced screening and denial of boarding. DHS Alleges TSA Watchlists...
Turkish Airlines To Launch Direct Flights To Armenia
Turkey’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, will launch direct flights to Armenia as part of Ankara’s broader effort to normalize relations with its neighbor after decades of hostility. Turkish Airlines Plans Direct Flights To Armenia The Turkish flag carrier disclosed...
