One upside of the pandemic has been a renewed focus on personal hygiene, something the many of us–myself included–often neglected prior to COVID-19. But despite my best efforts, I’m sick…we are not invincible. Over the years, the stress of...
How A United Airlines Flight Attendant Said Goodbye
Earlier this week I wrote about the beautiful goodbye offered by an American Airlines flight attendant upon the completion of her final flight. In another recorded farewell, a United flight attendant offered his somber farewell that again will pull...
Why Lufthansa Is Boycotting India
Lufthansa has scrapped all flights to India in an escalating feud over access to world’s second most populous nation. India declares that Germany is not being fair in terms of entry restrictions for its own citizens. Lufthansa claims it...
Airline Relief Bill Blocked On House Floor
Republicans in the House of Representatives have blocked a stand-alone bill that would have granted immediate relief to airlines by extending payroll support for six additional months. Stand-Alone Bill To Extend Airline Relief Blocked By House Republicans House Transportation...
United Airlines Will Resume 29 International Routes In November
United Airlines has released an update on its November 2020 schedule, which includes the resumption of many international routes and a continued focus on leisure flying within North America. United Airlines November 2020 International Schedule Although still just 38%...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Furloughed…On Eve Of Their Wedding
As I said yesterday, there is a story behind every furlough. Careers upended. Uncertainty ushered in. Today, we’ll take another look. In Denver, the lives of two young people just changed dramatically. Two flight attendants not were only furloughed,...
American Airlines Removes Main Cabin Extra Benefit For Oneworld Elites
American Airlines has quietly stopped offering complimentary upgrades to Main Cabin Extra for mid- and top-tier oneworld elites outside the AAdvantage program. American Airlines Cuts Main Cabin Extra Benefit For oneworld Elites For years, American Airlines has offered free...
Boeing Tries To Hawk Surplus 737 MAX To Delta
Boeing has a surplus of 737 MAX aircraft and has secretly approached Delta Air Lines to try to unload them. Boeing Wants To Unload 737 MAX On Delta As the 737 MAX inches toward re-certification, Boeing has a problem...
Review: United Club Washington National (DCA)
I consider the United Club Washington National (DCA) to be the most beautiful of all United Clubs. It transports you back to the golden era of travel. United Club Washington National Review This review is from my March 2020...
How An American Airlines Flight Attendant Said Goodbye
Earlier I wrote about the 13,000+ United Airlines workers who will be furloughed today. Meanwhile, over at American Airlines 19,000 will lose their jobs. One flight attendant was captured on video offering a particularly poignant goodbye to passengers during...
Terrible Thursday: United Airlines Furloughs Over 13,000 Workers
On a day in which over 32,000 airline workers in the United States will lose their jobs, I want to take a moment to focus on the 13,000 employees who now face furloughs or separation from United Airlines. Why...
Review: Hyatt Place Washington, DC – U.S. Capitol
I spent one night with friends and one night at the Hyatt Place U.S. Capitol during my trip to Washington, DC last week. I chose the Hyatt Place based primarily upon location and in that respect I still misjudged...
Petty Air France Demands Cancellation Fees But Denies Refunds
Some airlines have been very kind in permitting refunds during the pandemic. Then there is Air France, which continues to nickel and dime in the worst possible way while playing games with refunds. Air France Games Refunds I’ve already...
Alaska Airlines Pilot, Flight Attendant Retire Early…To Save Their Kids’ Jobs
In a touching move, a husband and wife who have spent more than three decades working for Alaska Airlines have retired together in hopes that it will save the jobs of their children, who have followed in their footsteps. A...
Tragic Death In Delta Lavatory Leads To Policy Change
Delta Air Lines will carry an overdose-reversing drug after a tragic overdose led to a passenger death on a transcontinental flight. Deadly Delta Flight Leads To Stocking Overdose Drug Onboard The overdose occurred in 2019. A man was found...
United Airlines Returning To JFK? Not So Fast…
News broke on CNBC today that United Airlines is returning to JFK after a five year hiatus. While United has been very clear for three years about its desire to return to New York Kennedy, let’s not celebrate just...
Drug Deals And Other Adventures On The Bus To Newark Airport…
I had the great pleasure of watching a pair of drug deals take place during my short bus ride on NJTransit from New Jersey Penn Station to Newark Airport. Just another ride to the airport… The Drug Bus To...
747-8 Will Be “Flagship” Of Lufthansa Fleet
As the likelihood of the Airbus A380 returning to the active Lufthansa fleet diminishes, the German airline is already calling the Boeing 747-8 its new flagship aircraft. Lufthansa CEO Calls 747-8 The New Flagship Aircraft First the bad news,...
Why United’s Tel Aviv Flight Is Departing Three Hours Later Tonight
Ask and you shall receive. For one Tel Aviv – bound passenger, all it took was a note to United Airlines to re-accommodate her schedule. But rather than re-book her, United re-scheduled her flight to depart nearly there hours...
Airlines Shift Focus From Visible To Invisible Safety Assurances
The idea that middle seats can be blocked on a long-term basis without dramatically increasing fares is far-fetched. But passengers love open middle seats (can you blame them?) and cheap fares. That’s why you can expect airlines to unleash...
