Hyatt sent out an email to all World of Hyatt members yesterday on safety. The Hyatt email is interesting not so much for what it does say, but for its omission of any discussion (or even mention) of facial...
Review: Delta Private Jets Citation X Los Angeles To Scottsdale, AZ
Delta Private Jets, now partnering with Wheels Up, provides membership and on-demand private jet travel. With a fleet of over 70 jets, a wide variety of seating options are available. I had the chance to fly a Citation X...
Review: Signature Flight Support (Private Jet Terminal) LAX
Los Angeles International is home not just to one private jet terminal, but many. My Delta Private Jet flight departed out of the Signature Flight Support terminal. Here’s a review of the terminal. Signature Flight Support LAX Location It was...
United Airlines No Longer Fears “Worst-Case” Scenario
United Airlines no longer sees any risk that it will not survive the pandemic, but is still warning employees that painful cuts may be ahead. Kirby: United MileagePlus Loan Secures Survival of Airline In a video message to employees...
Black Man Sues American Airlines For Racial Discrimination After Being Denied Free First Class Upgrade?
A back man and five other passengers onboard are suing American Airlines for racial discrimination. American Airlines said the man was removed for repeatedly trying to self-upgrade to first class onboard. Elgin Banks says a white flight attendant ejected...
A Note To Fathers On Fortitude
Happy Father’s Day to all my readers who are fathers. On this day in which we celebrate fatherhood, I want to offer a word of encouragement to all of you. As a father of two, I know that being...
Travelling With My Dad, And Now, With My Daughter
It’s Father’s Day in the US. My first major international trip was with my Dad, and I reflect on taking my own daughter on her first major international trip. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
No LifeMiles Bonuses? Is The Sky Falling?
For as long as I could remember, Avianca has offered a bonus to buy LifeMiles. But I haven’t seen one in a while, is the sky falling? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Quarantined In Paradise But Someone Had To Do It
A caretaker couple of a boutique hotel in the Caribbean were forced to hole up in their paradise property but it wasn’t the dream one might have imagined. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
A Quacky Dinner On United Airlines
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. Duck is...
United States Issues Gentle Rejection To Chinese Airlines
The United States has rejected a request by Chinese airlines for more service to the USA, but done so gently. How We Reached This Point U.S. carriers suspended China service in winter, over falling demand and COVID-19 concerns. With...
Air France Will Run One More A380 Flight Next Week
Air France will run one final Airbus A380 flight next week over Metropolitan France, offering a select few a final opportunity to fly the superjumbo before it is permanently retired from the fleet. The final Air France A380 flight...
Flight Diverts After Man Told To Wear Mask Smokes Cigarette Instead…
A passenger responded to instruction to wear a mask during flight by smoking a cigarette onboard instead. That forced a flight diversion and arrest. Balvir Singh was flying WestJet from Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto (YYZ) last Sunday on WS706....
Are Luxury Hotels Really Just Skipping Breakfast During COVID-19?
I understand that hotels wish to encourage social distancing during COVID-19 and the breakfast buffet is unlikely to return anytime soon. But no breakfast at all? How does that make sense? Something as simple as breakfast at hotels has...
I Return To The Skies…In A Private Jet
After three months on the ground, it was lovely to the return to the air. What made it even better? Introducing my son to a private jet experience at LAX. My friend Nancy is incredibly resourceful and generous. She...
American Airlines Bans “Conservative” Hypocrite Who Refused To Wear Face Mask
The man who wanted to who refused to wear a mask on “insanity” grounds has been banned from American Airlines for the remainder of the pandemic. You won’t find me defending him, here. Perhaps someone can help me understand...
Ryanair Vs. SAS: Dueling “We Will Fly Again” Music Videos
What do you do when you are a flight attendant or pilot and 90% of flights are cancelled? You make a music video of course. Today we have two videos for your viewing pleasure, one from Ryanair and one...
JetBlue Plans Major Expansion With 30 New Routes (Full List)
Earlier today I wrote about JetBlue challenging United Airlines at Newark with new Mint (business class) service to the West Coast. But that’s not the only JetBlue 2020 expansion news today. Additionally, JetBlue plans to add several more routes...
JetBlue Challenges United In Newark With New Mint Service
JetBlue is challenging United Airlines at its fortress hub, with new transcontinental Mint service from Newark. JetBlue Mint Service Will Challenge United Premium Transcontinental Routes JetBlue is adding service from Newark Liberty International, with new Mint service to Los...
Yes, The Mask Guy Was A Jerk On AA…But That Flight Attendant…
I’m wiling to stipulate that the man removed from an American Airlines flight for failing to wear a mask was a selfish jerk. But I’m also not amused by the flight attendant interrogation of the passenger, which escalated the...
