An undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending tsunami waves and a rush to higher ground in Tonga and now a tsunami advisory for Hawaii, Alaska and the U.S. West Coast. U.S. Tsunami Advisory...
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Johannesburg (JNB)
If you’re looking for the best lounge at O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, look no further than The Clubhouse by Virgin Atlantic, which offers a well-crafted menu of food and drinks and posh space to wait for your flight....
This Passes For A First Class Meal On United Airlines?!
I’m called the United Airlines fanboy by some readers, but I’m not an apologist and want to focus on United’s ongoing catering issues in Denver today. In its latest dispensation, premium cabin passengers are now being served shelf-stable, quasi-astronaut...
Crazed Passenger Who Breached American Airlines Cockpit Released By Authorities
The crazed passenger who ran down a jet bridge, onboard an American Airlines 737-800, into the flight deck, and then proceeded to damage flight instruments before attempting to jump out the window was apprehended by authorities…only to be released...
Great Coffee In Johannesburg
During my brief stay in Johannesburg last month, I tried three great coffee shops within the Melrose Arch district. Coffee is not in short supply in South Africa. Best Coffee In Johannesburg My first stop was just outside the...
Scary: A Second Near-Disaster On Emirates 777 In Dubai
I’m really beginning to wonder about the safety of Emirates after another Boeing 777 incident that could have resulted in the catastrophic loss of hundreds of lives. A Second “Near Disaster” Incident On Emirates EK524 This isn’t clickbait. Here’s...
My Family Trip Home In SWISS 777-300ER Business Class
We’re back in Los Angeles after a lovely trip in SWISS business class…for me at least. My wife had a different reaction to the flight. Family Trip In SWISS Business Class, ZRH-LAX While the thought of flying home in...
Delta Air Lines Cries Foul Over Sara Nelson Tweet
Delta Air Lines has accused the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) of a defamatory campaign of misinformation on Twitter concerning Delta’s COVID-19 sick leave policy. Delta is demanding the AFA cease and desist such deception. But the AFA is...
Melrose Arch, The Gated City Within Johannesburg
There’s so much more to Johannesburg than simply sitting in a hotel room or going out to eat, but if safety is on your mind, the Melrose Arch neighborhood—a gated city within a city—is about the safest place in...
The Kind Uber Driver
Hats off to DaVante Williams, the kind Uber driver who went above and beyond his call of duty to help his young passenger after a freak winter storm snarled traffic for hours. DaVante Williams, The Kind Uber Driver By...
Flight Attendants Union Calls For New Service Reductions On United Airlines
As United Airlines re-introduces pre-departure beverages and explores upgrades to its longhaul business class meal service, the union representing United flight attendants is pushing back, citing the high transmissibility of omicron variant. AFA Union Lobbies For New Service Reductions On...
American Airlines Passenger Damages Cockpit, Tries To Jump Out Window
Instead of turning right when entering the aircraft and taking his seat, a man turned left, entered the cockpit, broke flight controls, and then tried to jump out of the window. The result was a damaged American Airlines 737-800,...
Review: Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
I spent my one night in Johannesburg at the Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch. This lovely hotel offers great service and a very comfortable bed in the poshest neighborhood of J’Berg. Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch Johannesburg Review Although I’m a...
Is United Airlines Launching Houston – Tel Aviv Service?
As United Airlines looks toward the future and re-evaluates its international route map, is a new service in the works between Houston and Tel Aviv? Will United Airlines Launch Houston – Tel Aviv Service? United has posted a flight...
My Great Stay At The Wellem Düsseldorf, Part Of Hyatt Unbound Collection
My family took a brief road trip before returning home from Germany, stopping in Mainz and Düsseldorf. In Düsseldorf, we stayed at The Wellem, a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Old Town and part of the Unbound...
Warning: OPEN Your Luggage Before Leaving Baggage Claim
Word to the wise: when claiming your luggage from an airline baggage claim carousel, don’t just check the exterior of your bag for damage, but make sure your personal contents are inside. Sometimes, your bag may look right and...
3,000 United Airlines Employees Currently Positive For COVID-19
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has told employees that 3,000 employees are currently positive for COVID-19. But crediting United’s vaccine mandate, Kirby noted that not one vaccinated employee is currently hospitalized or has recently died due to COVID-19. With...
Woman Finds Her Luggage Ransacked, Filled With Dog Food After Air France Flight
A woman checked in for her flight home from Europe on Air France with a suitcase full of Christmas gifts. But when she arrived in Boston, she found her luggage ransacked and filled with dog food and other items...
Warmed Mixed Nuts Return To United Airlines, With More Service To Come
If you fly on a premium transcontinental or longhaul United flight this month in business class, you might find one more small but important return to pre-pandemic service: warmed mixed nuts. Warmed Mixed Nuts Return To United Airlines Polaris...
Air Serbia Cancels Georgia On Flight Map
A passenger traveling on Air Serbia this week noticed a glaring error in the in-fight magazine: the Republic of Georgia had suddenly become part of Russia. Republic Of Georgia Conspicuously Missing On Air Serbia Flight Map Elevate, the in-flight...
