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. One of...
That Time Harvey Weinstein Was Arrested For Smoking On Concorde…
My biggest travel regret remains never flying on Concorde while it was still in commercial service. That will always be a regret. But I don’t regret avoiding Harvey Weinstein on the Concorde, who once was arrested for refusing to...
British Airways Called “National Disgrace” In Bipartisan Smackdown From Parliament
A powerful committee in Parliament has called the way British Airways treats its employees a “national disgrace.” The Transport Select Committee, a House of Commons committee tasked with overseeing administration and policy for the Department of Transport, condemned British...
From Worst To First: Stunning New York LaGuardia Airport
The new Terminal B at New York LaGuardia airport opens today and the airport has undergone a transformation unlike anything I have ever seen. Will LGA suddenly go from being New York’s worst airport to its #1 airport? I’d...
Southern California Airport Converted To Drive-In Theatre
With most flights grounded, one Southern California airport is converting into a makeshift drive in movie theatre. Ontario International Airport, a San Bernardino County airport east of Los Angeles, will host four drive-in movie nights in its largest parking...
Another A320 Scare On Pakistan International Airlines
The flight landed safely, but not before sending passengers into a panic and prompting many to make final intercessory prayers. But Pakistan Airlines contends there was no A320 emergency landing. Pakistan International Airlines A320 Makes Emergency Landing PK8726, operated...
Was Feisty Delta Flight Attendant Forced Out For Conservative Tweets?
A feisty, conservative, union-busting, award-winning Delta flight attendant has left the company after mounting outrage over a series of incendiary tweets. Kevin Lee Jennings, who also goes by Lee Gross, was a long-time Delta flight attendant. Well-known from within, she...
United Airlines Warns Employees Over Social Media Use
United Airlines’ warning to employees is plain and simple: be nice to others, especially on social media, or you may lose your job. But during a period of heightened awareness on issues of race, how should one avoid “racially...
Catering Changes At British Airways
British Airways has unveiled catering changes in all classes it views as an interim solution to promote social distancing onboard. First Class will see the most dramatic cutbacks, though mostly in presentation. Importantly, all food served will be served...
The Evening Cocktail: My Favorite Memory Of Balkans Trip
As a bookend to my Balkans trip report, I want to reflect upon two joys of travel: journeying with a loved one and an evening cocktail. What made the Balkans trip so fun was not just the new countries...
Dear British Airways, Can I Buy This Lamp In The Concorde Room?
British Airways is selling artwork from its lounges in London to raise money. Who knew that BA had millions of dollars hanging on its walls? In a bid to raise cash, British Airways is preparing to sell artwork from...
United Airlines Operates First-Ever UPR Flight Over Russia
United Airlines operated the first-ever user preferred route (UPR) over Russia, a breakthrough in diplomatic relations and an important step in reducing fuel burn on transpacific flights. For years, the United Airlines and Russia have been working toward an...
Alaska Airlines Prepares To Terminate Up To 3,000 Jobs
Alaska Airlines plans to cut as many as 3,000 workers from its workforce of 23,000 unless consumers return to the skies much more quickly than forecast. Speaking to The Seattle Times, Alaska Air Group President Ben Minicucci blamed COVID-19...
United Airlines Now Requires Health Self-Assessment During Flight Check-In
United Airlines is the first major U.S. airline to require all passengers to complete a health self-assessment during their check-in process. But is this anything more than another example of hygiene theatre? Health Self-Assessment Now Part of United Check-In...
How Nations Protect Their Airlines
Have you noticed something the pandemic has only highlighted more clearly? Countries have and countries will continue to protect their large airlines. We saw a number of airlines fail in 2019 including: Adria Aigle Azur Avianca Brasil Flybmi Germania...
“Personal Protection Window” Debuted As Latest Flight Safety Measure
A UK company has introduced a new “personal protection window” it claims will help mitigate safety-related fears about filling airplane middle seats. The new “personal protection window” isn’t all that revolutionary, but does create an extra layer of protection...
Will Bratislava Be A New Mecca For Cheap Airfare?
Bratislava, Slovakia is less than an hour by car and only about an hour by train from Vienna. With new taxes and a minimum airline ticket prices coming to Austria, will Bratislava soon be an even greater Mecca for...
Happy 25th Birthday Boeing 777! Read This Inaugural Trip Report
This week marks the 25th anniversary of the first commercial Boeing 777 flight, a United flight from London Heathrow to Washington Dulles and from domestically Denver to Chicago. The last quarter century has been quite a ride for the...
Hot Deal: Fly JetBlue’s Fabulous Lie-Flat Mint Product For $311 Across USA
If you’ve never had the chance to experience JetBlue Mint class, now is your chance at a very attractive price. I’ve never experienced a finer domestic product in the USA than Jet Blue Mint. This JetBlue Mint deal is...
The Real Reason United Airlines Is Limiting Standby Travel For Employees
United Airlines is currently limiting employee standby travel. Employees were told this was done to encourage social distancing onboard. The reality? Yes, but the limits are not about customer safety, only about customer comfort. A recent town hall meeting...
