A “service dog” got lost in Washington Dulles Airport and I love the way that the United Airlines gate agent paged for the owner… “Service Dog” Goes Missing At Washington Dulles, As Gate Agent Hilariously Pages For Owner Video...
Russia In Talks With USA To Restore Direct Air Service
As relations between Moscow and Washington thaw, Russia is pushing the Trump administration to lift airspace restrictions so that direct air service between the two nations can be restored as early as this summer. Russia Wants To Restore Direct...
Cathay Pacific’s The Pier: The Best Business Class Lounge In The World?
I began my trip back home from Hong Kong with a visit to the many oneworld lounges in Hong Kong, but one stood out in particular: Cathay Pacific’s The Pier Business Class Lounge is a stunning lounge with excellent...
Gene Hackman’s Connection To United Airlines
Legendary actor Gene Hackman has died; he was found dead in his New Mexico home along with his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog. I want to take a moment to reflect on Hackman and also his link to...
Hyatt Luxury Resort In California Bans Children – But Is It Legal?
A popular luxury resort in the Hyatt chain has just banned children under the age of 18 from its property. But is it legal? Alila Marea Beach Resort Bans Children Under 18 The Alila Marea Beach Resort is a...
Woman Treats United Airlines 757-200 Business Class Cabin As Her Personal Gym
Here’s a case of that fine line between minding your own business and being obnoxious onboard: it is okay to use your (rather tight) premium cabin seat as a personal gym to perform calisthenics and stretching during a flight?...
Photo Essay: Copenhagen After Dark
I spent an unexpected night in Copenhagen in a sleeping pod, but also had a chance to walk around one of the most beautiful and cleanest cities in Europe. Here’s a photo essay of Copenhagen after dark. Copenhagen After...
Delta Air Lines Will Launch Atlanta – Marrakesh Service In Challenge To United Airlines
Delta Air Lines will shortly announce new service from Atlanta (ATL) to Marrakesh (RAK), challenging United Airlines directly on one of its newest international routes. New Atlanta – Marrakesh Route For Delta Air Lines First rumored by aviation insider...
Lucrative Capital One Venture Card Bonus: 75,000 Miles + $250 Travel Credit
Link: Apply for the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, now offering 75K bonus miles + $250 travel credit Capital One has rolled out an enticing limited-time offer on its Venture Rewards Credit Card, making it a compelling choice...
Stir-Fried Octopus In Hot Spicy Sauce On Korean Air
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. I decided...
Nice: Brussels Airlines Utilizing Air Europa 787-9 On New York Route
Some of you may have missed my Brussels Airlines A330-300 review yesterday, so in a separate post I just want to warn you that you may be in for an unpleasant surprise if you fly Brussels Airlines in business...
Girlfriend Ghosted Him After “Grotesque” Act On Virgin Atlantic
A girlfriend ghosted her boyfriend after he committed the “grotesque” act of ditching her in economy class after being upgraded to business class on Virgin Atlantic. Who is the reasonable one here? He Scored An Upgrade To Virgin Atlantic...
Air France-KLM Understands Loyalty. Can It Resist The Urge To Destroy Flying Blue?
As both British Airways and Lufthansa transform their frequent flyer programs to reward big spenders while gaslighting their most loyal flyers, Air France-KLM can go in a very different direction with its Flying Blue loyalty program. But can it...
Elon Musk Weighs In On Flight Path Of United Airlines 737 MAX 9
World’s richest man, Elon Musk, may be busy crusading against government waste, but he still had time to reply to a tweet wondering about the flight path of a United Airlines 737 MAX 9. Elon Musk Thinks United 737...
Review: Brussels Airlines A330-300 Business Class
My Brussels Airlines A330-300 flight in business class from Brussels to New York was pleasant, with a very nice food and beverage menu, but I was quite surprised to find myself on an ex-Lufthansa aircraft with a very outdated...
Horrific Passport Control Lines At Brussels Airport
My transit at Brussels Airport was marked by a horrifically slow-moving line with hundreds of people waiting to proceed through passport control at 9:00 am. Passport Control Lines – Brussels Airport I ate breakfast in the Brussels Airlines Schengen...
Shameful: Lufthansa Mocks Us As Miles & More Moves To Dynamic Pricing
Yes, the upcoming shift of Miles & More to dynamic pricing for award redemptions is bad news, but what’s arguably even worse is the shameful way Lufthansa gaslights its loyal customers by describing this devaluation as “exciting” and “flexible”...
United Airlines Will Reopen Club Lounge In Hong Kong
Buried in the announcement of the new Club Fly Lounge in Houston was official confirmation that United Airlines will reopen its long-shuttered United Club In Hong Kong (HKG) later this year. United Club In Hong Kong Will Reopen In...
Southwest Pilots Avert Catastrophe At Chicago Midway
Quick and decisive action by the pilots in a Southwest Airlines 737 prevented another air tragedy today, this time at Chicago Midway Airport with a Flexjet Challenger 350. Near-Miss At Chicago Midway Between Southwest Airlines 737-800 And Flexjet Challenger...
4 Hours In Korean Airlines 777-300ER Business Class…
After a short layover at Seoul Incheon Airport, I connected to Hong Kong on a Korean Airlines 777-300ER in “Prestige” business class. The flight was pleasant, though sadly my meal was not. Korean Airlines 777-300ER Prestige Class (Business Class)...
