From Houston to Washington I had the chance to fly on a 737 MAX 8 for the first time on United Airlines in first class. The return of seatback screens is a great addition to the aircraft and the mood light, fast wi-fi, and large overhead luggage compartments make this a very modern aircraft. United […]
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Johannesburg – Newark
After a lovely two weeks in Africa, it was time to head home. A long flight lay ahead of me in United Airlines Polaris Business Class from Johannesburg to Newark on a Boeing 787-9. United Airlines 787 Business Class Review – Johannesburg To Newark Some flights are worth gambling for an upgrade on. This is […]
Review: Turkish Airlines 737 MAX 8 Business Class
Turkish Airlines is so predicable…and that’s such a good thing. I flew Turkish Airlines from Alexandria, Egypt to Istanbul and enjoyed great service, delicious food and drink, and a comfortable business class seat onboard the 737 MAX 8, all on a flight that took only two hours in the air. Turkish Airlines 737 MAX 8 […]
Southwest Airlines 737 Max 8 Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Cuba
A Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Cuba after a bird strike occurred after takeoff. Bird Strike Sends Southwest Airlines 737 Max 8 Back To Cuba For Emergency Landing On Sunday, March 5, 2023, Southwest Airlines flight 3923 took off from Havana, Cuba (HAV) bound for Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FLL). Just after takeoff, […]
Review: Virgin Atlantic 787-9 Economy Class
Virgin Atlantic offers a very respectable long haul economy class product with great service, edible meals, and a wide library of in-flight-entertainment. Virgin Atlantic 787-9 Economy Class Review I flew from Los Angeles to London on Virgin Atlantic because it was the only flight that worked in my schedule. I redeemed miles for the booking, […]
United Airlines Prepares For Premium 737 MAX 10 To Replace Aging 757-200
The first United Airlines 737 MAX 10 has been spotted in Seattle, though delivery is still about a year away and could be complicated by regulatory challenges. Still, United intends a premium sub fleet of this aircraft with lie-flat seating in business class that will eventually replace the aging fleet of 757-200 planes currently operating […]
Boeing Chief Technical Pilot Found Not Guilty In 737 MAX Trial
The former chief technical pilot of the Boeing 737 Max program was found not guilty of deceiving regulators after less than two hours of jury deliberation. Not Guilty: Boeing 737 MAX Chief Technical Pilot Spared Jail Time Mark Forkner faced four counts of wire fraud for what federal prosecutors called a deliberate and willful attempt […]
Review: Air Canada 737 MAX 8 Economy Class
For the first leg of my Air Canada mileage run, I flew from Los Angeles (LAX) to Vancouver (YVR) onboard an Air Canada 737 MAX 8 in economy class. While economy class is still economy class, several things impressed me about the product. Air Canada 737 MAX 8 Economy Class Review Check-In Air Canada operates […]
Air Canada 737 MAX 8 Rotates On Its Own
In an incident that may have been caused by improper weight and balance onboard, an Air Canada 737 MAX 8 rotated on its own, forcing pilots to hold the nose down until the aircraft obtained sufficient takeoff speed. Air Canada 737 MAX 8 Rotates On Its Own During Vancouver Takeoff The incident, noted in the […]
Did Maxine Waters Flout Mask Rule On United Airlines?
An “exclusive” story from The Daily Wire claims to show Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D – CA) flying on United Airlines without her mask on. In this case, however, I recommend withholding judgment until we have more information. Maxine Waters Accused Of Flying Without Mask On United Airlines Several readers shared this story with me, so […]
Review: Copa Airlines 737 MAX Business Class
My journey from Panama City to Los Angeles onboard a Copa Airlines 737 MAX in business class represents a big step forward for the Panamanian carrier. A lie-flat bed in business class and upgraded soft products make Copa far more competitive than it ever has been. Copa Airlines 737 MAX Business Class Review I booked […]
First Impressions: Copa 737 MAX Business Class
I’ve been traveling quite a bit lately and last week had the chance to fly from Panama City, Panama to Los Angeles on Copa Airlines abroad a 737 MAX in business class. Not only was this flight my first experience on Copa’s latest lie-flat product, but it was my first flight ever on Copa. Copa […]
United Airlines Eliminates 737 MAX Waiver
The Boeing 737 MAX has apparently already proven itself, as United Airlines will shortly eliminate the additional flexibility it has offered surrounding the ticket. United Airlines Ends 737 MAX Waiver In February, United began flying the Boeing 737 MAX. The controversial aircraft had been grounded for nearly two years after a pair of crashes exposed […]
American Airlines 737 MAX Declares Emergency, Lands Safely
An American Airlines 737 MAX bound for Newark safely landed, but not before the captain declared an emergency after shutting down one engine. The issue is not related to the defects which contributed to the crashes of two MAX jets just five months apart in 2018 and 2019. American Airlines 737 MAX Lands Safely After […]
United Airlines Accelerates Delivery Of Boeing 737 MAX, Buys 25 More
United Airlines will accelerate its Boeing 737 MAX delivery schedule and buy 25 additional jets in a sign of confidence that air travel will return in 2022. United Airlines Buys More 737 MAX Aircraft Announced by Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella to staff in a note this morning, United Airlines will add to its already […]
2020 Thanksgiving Travel Higher In 80% Of U.S. Counties Than In 2019 – Why Do We Travel During The Pandemic?
The Centers for Disease Control warned Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving, but we chose to travel…more so than even last year. What do we make of this stubborn refusal to stay home, if anything at all? USA Thanksgiving Travel Higher In 2020 Than 2019 Despite warnings to stay home to slow the spread of […]
Want A Truly Flexible Ticket? Book A Boeing 737 MAX
Now that the Boeing 737 MAX has been “ungrounded” in the United States, airlines have the tall task of getting people to fly on it. All three U.S. operators have assured customers they have flexible options if they do not wish to fly on the 737 MAX. These options constitute an interesting opportunity for those […]
Who Will Receive The COVID-19 Vaccine First?
For travelers hoping a COVID-19 vaccine will be available as early as next month, you’ll need to patient. The initial 40 million doses are already largely spoken for and travelers did not make the cut. COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Will Have Priority? Public health officials hope to have 20 million doses of the Moderna vaccine and another […]
I’m Ready To Fly On The 737 MAX. Are You?
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has just “ungrounded” the Boeing 737 MAX, clearing the path for the troubled airliner to take to the skies once again in the USA. I’m ready to fly this aircraft. Are you? FAA Ungrounds 737 MAX After being grounded for over 600 days, the 737 MAX has been cleared to […]
New Cabin Airflow Study: Virtually Non-Existent Risk Of COVID-19 Transmission
A new study conducted by United Airlines and the Department of Defense has found that the risk of COVID-19 transmission onboard is virtually non-existent. New Study By United Airlines Finds Virtually Zero Risk Of COVID-19 Transmission On Airplanes The study, conducted by United and the DOD via the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), claims to be […]
