Delta Air Lines took me smoothly and safely to Atlanta on a swanky new Airbus A321neo in economy class, though I wish I had a different seatmate onboard! Delta Air Lines A321neo Economy Class Review (LAX-ATL) I booked a...
A Sip In The Right Direction: American Airlines Restores Second Drink Service In Economy
After ditching it just five months ago, American Airlines is restoring a second drink service on many of its longer flights in economy class as it seeks to reorient itself in a premium direction. American Airlines Restores Second Drink...
I Rescued A Lady Stuck In The Lavatory…
I rescued a lady who was stuck in the lavatory…the poor thing could not figure out how to open the door of the mid-cabin restroom on a United Airlines A321neo. Lady Gets Stuck In A321neo Lavatory, Nobody Hears Her...
Details: New United “Polaris Studio” Will Offer Champagne, Caviar, More Space
United Airlines is set to introduce a new premium seating option called Polaris Studio on its upcoming Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Positioned at the front of the business class cabin, Polaris Studio aims to provide passengers with enhanced comfort and...
Official: United Airlines Unveils “United Elevated” Cabins On 787-9
It’s official: United Airlines has unveiled its next-generation 787-9 cabins it calls United Elevated. The upgrade includes a brand new Polaris business class seat on future 787-9 deliveries, including a premium section within the cabin called United Polaris Studio...
Tuscan Caprese Burger On United Airlines
On my flight home from Chicago, I tried the Tuscan Caprese Burger on the United Airlines Bistro On Board menu, another example of crowd-pleasing comfort food. Taste Test: Tuscan Caprese Burger From United Airlines Bistro On Board Menu The...
United Airlines CEO Heaps Praise On “Gold Star” Transportation Secretary Duffy
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has nothing but praise for US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, singling him out twice during a Face The Nation interview. United Airlines CEO Has More Kind Words For Transportation Secretary Duffy Kirby appeared on...
What I Booked Before Emirates Restricted First Class Awards
A new policy is now in effect at Emirates that restricts first class award redemptions to Skywards elite members, a move that is aimed at driving more business to Emirates and its portfolio of co-branded credit cards. Just ahead...
My Accidental Footwear Fail At LAX
A little self-deprecating humor this morning, courtesy of your author. I showed up to LAX in my slippers…and it was not deliberate. Then I did it again. Oops: I Forgot To Take My Slippers Off Before Arriving At LAX...
Crazy Chase Sapphire Reserve Changes Floated
Some radical changes were floated online for the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card. They are drastic and flatly: crazy. Higher Fee, More Coupons In a report from Doctor of Credit, Chase is following the lead of American Express and...
A Deeper Dive Into Duffy’s Air Traffic Control Overhaul Plan
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced an ambitious plan to modernize the United States’ air traffic control (ATC) system, let’s take a closer look. Duffy aiming to address decades of underinvestment and technological stagnation. The initiative, prompted by recent...
Appreciation Of A Traveling Mother: My Wife
Throughout the year, the evidence of my wife’s dedication to our children is evident, especially when we travel. Always Sharing Her Seat When it comes to traveling as a family, especially with infants, it’s my wife that shares her...
Introduction: A Long-Awaited Journey On Korean Air To Hong Kong
Welcome to my next trip report, which will detail my recent round-the-world journey to Hong Kong on Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, and (unexpectedly) American Airlines. This was a “bucket list” trip in that I finally got to fly...
Trump’s Air Traffic Control Plan Needs Refinement, But It’s Progress
Cleared For Takeoff: Why America’s Air Traffic Control Overhaul Can’t Wait America’s air traffic control (ATC) system, once a marvel of aviation innovation, is now struggling under the weight of outdated technology and chronic underinvestment. Aging radar systems, some...
Scott Kirby’s Fox News Op-Ed On Newark Airport
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has written an op-ed for Fox News calling for the return of slot controls at Newark Liberty International Airport. Let’s take a look at Kirby’s argument and whether it is reasonable or purely self-serving...
Emirates Restricts First Class Awards To Skywards Elites (But There Are Two Workarounds)
After reporting record profits earlier this week, Emirates will restrict first class awards to its own elite frequent flyers. There may be at least two workarounds, but this is a monumental development in the evolution of Emirates’ first class...
Last Time To Fly In Lufthansa First Class?
We are less than a month away from the Miles & More loyalty program tying redemption prices to revenue prices. Will this practically mark the end of using miles for Lufthansa First Class award space? My Fear That We...
$19K Business Class…On Your Dime: Denver Airport Execs Take Luxury Jaunt To Spain
CBS Colorado reports not one, not two, but nine executives from Denver Airport flew to Madrid, Spain for a conference, all buying business class tickets with United Airlines at a cost of up to $19,000 per ticket. Is this...
Pre-Departure Beverage…In Economy Class?!
I flew from Los Angeles to Chicago and back on United Airlines last week in economy class–domestic upgrades seem to be a thing of the past, even for 1Ks–and was quite impressed by a small but meaningful service gesture...
My First Time Flying Breeze Airways: Friendly, Fashionable, But Filthy…
After flying American Airlines out to Pittsburgh, I flew Breeze Airways back to Los Angeles in “Ascent” Class, its premium cabin, on an Airbus A220. While the experience was mostly positive, the aircraft was filthy…I don’t think I’ve ever...
