In a tragedy that claimed the lives of 241 of the 242 aboard Air India Flight AI171, one man survived against all odds. British passenger Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 38, is now the focus of hope and intense scrutiny, providing the...
Over 200 Killed In Air India 787 Crash In Ahmedabad
A Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner operated by Air India tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad (AMD) today, June 12, 2025, en route to London Gatwick (LGW). With 242 people aboard and the jet colliding into a building in a...
Review: Cathay Pacific The Deck Lounge Hong Kong (HKG)
Cathay Pacific has several excellent lounges at its Hong Kong hub. This review focuses on The Deck Lounge, which offers a tranquil space with excellent food and beverage options. Cathay Pacific The Deck Lounge Review (HKG) I arrived several...
Airlines Sold Passenger Data To Border Patrol, Then Tried To Hide It
US airlines have been clandestinely selling passenger data to Customs and Border Protection (CPB) via a corporation owned by several larger carriers that process passenger data. Alarmingly, the contract for the data prevents CBP from admitting where they got...
American Airlines Employee Flew 120 Times For Free By Pretending To Be A Flight Attendant—Now He’s Going To Jail
An American Airlines employee who posed as a flight attendant to receive free flights on Spirit Airlines and other carriers now faces up to 20 years in jail. American Airlines Employee Faces 20 Years In Jail…For Fraudulently Flying Spirit...
6 Clauses That Could Derail United’s New Flight Attendant Contract
12 June 2025 UPDATE: Here’s an interesting update. The AFA-CWA reached out to clarify that many of these “questionable clauses” are not part of the deal, which is a story in and of itself. The info in my original...
Delta Passenger Melts Down Over Crying Baby, But Who Was Really The Brat?
A man took to social media to bitterly complain about a crying baby on his Delta Air Lines flight to New York City. But who was actually the little brat in this situation? Who’s The Little Brat? Man Upset...
Singapore Doesn’t Play: Airport Shoplifters Busted Within The Hour
It just doesn’t pay to commit crime in Singapore. A pair of shoplifters was apprehended at Singapore Changi International Airport less than an hour after they lifted several items from a retail store in Terminal 3. Shoplifters Nabbed At...
Review: Cathay Pacific The Wing Business Class Lounge Hong Kong (HKG)
Cathay Pacific has several excellent lounges at its Hong Kong hub. This review focuses on The Wing Business Class Lounge, which offers an excellent assortment of food and beverage options and comfortable seating. Cathay Pacific The Wing Business Class...
Starlink Grounded: United Temporarily Disables Wi-Fi On Some Regional Jets
United Airlines has quietly disabled Starlink internet on about two dozen regional jets due to radio interference. The problem is fixable, but it marks a setback for United’s gradual rollout of free high-speed internet across its fleet. United Airlines...
Should I Attend Trump’s Army Birthday Parade In Washington, DC?
President Donald John Trump has ordered a military parade in Washington, DC this Saturday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the US Army. The parade also happens to fall on the President’s 79th birthday. Should I check out this...
2FA Now Mandatory With Air Canada Aeroplan
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is now required when searching for award space via Air Canada Aeroplan, an understandable but annoying development. Air Canada Aeroplan Now Requires 2FA Every Time You Log In I understand why two-factor authentication (2FA) has become...
American Airlines Makes Good On Loyalty Points Data Snafu
At the close of the earning year for 2024 American Airlines loyalty points and Aadvantage elite status, there was a snafu – but American has made up for it and then some. What Happened I outlined a few weeks...
Starwood Hotels Is Back, And It May Be Better Than Ever
As of March 5, 2025, SH Hotels & Resorts has officially rebranded as Starwood Hotels, marking a significant return of the iconic brand under its original founder, Barry Sternlicht . The Return of a Hospitality Icon Barry Sternlicht, the...
The Worst Hotel Design Feature Is Everywhere
Modern hotel design, especially in refurbished business hotels, have a common problem – a sliding barn door in the worst possible place. Obvious Design Flaw Most hotel design features are intentional, use space and resources efficiently and make the...
No, You Weren’t Denied Boarding For Being Jewish. You Were Just Late.
I’m just going to come out and say it here: no, a family was not denied boarding on American Airlines because they were Jewish. Shame on this family for–who arrived late to the gate–for trying to blame their tardiness...
Trump Executive Order Lifts Ban On Supersonic Flights Over USA
As US companies work on a next-generation of jets that exceed the speed of sound, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order lifting the ban on supersonic flights over United States land. Trump Lifts Ban On Supersonic Flights...
Economy Class Breakfast On Qatar Airways
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. This week’s...
My American Airlines 787-9 Tour: Here’s A Look At Every Cabin On New Flagship Dreamliner
American Airlines debuted its brand new 787-9 yesterday with a pair of domestic flights between Chicago and Los Angeles. I had the chance to tour AA’s new flagship aircraft and am excited to share some pictures and first impressions...
Major Carriers Extend Flight Cancellations To Israel: Here’s The List
Several weeks after a rocket attack penetrated air defenses and struck the outskirts of Tel Aviv’s main international airport, many carriers–including both US carriers–have resumed service to Israel, though several have extended flight cancellations, including the entire Lufthansa Group....
