Looking to escape the cold this spring? United Airlines has launched a “under $70 to over 70ºF” sale with fares as low as $39 one-way. From $39 One-Way: United Airlines Offers Hot Deals To Warm Destinations United dubs its...
Maskless Woman Kicked Off United Flight Pulls Race Card
A woman who refused to keep her mask on was thrown off a United Airlines flight to Las Vegas in a controversy that shows the particularly ugly side of flying in 2021. United Passenger Claims She Is Being Thrown...
Hyatt Faces Boycott For Hosting Conservative CPAC Event
Hyatt is facing anger from both ends of the ideological spectrum after first defending its decision to host the conservative CPAC conference in Orlando over the weekend, then criticizing the organization for its use of a stage that resembled...
Drunk, Anti-Mask Passenger Faces 14-Months In Jail
A warning to those who drink and fly: jail time is no longer just a threat. A young man who became inebriated on a flight to England now faces over a year in jail. Drunk Passenger Who Refused To...
A KLM Flight For The Birds
A KLM flight ended up right back where it started…six hours later…after a bird strike caused more damage than originally thought. KLM Flight To Nowhere…Due To Bird Strike On Sunday, KLM515 departed Amsterdam (AMS) for Zanzibar (ZNZ). The Boeing...
Pathetic: Flight Cancelled After 18-Month-Old Couldn’t Keep Mask On
Here’s another addition to our mask absurdity file, this time on a Frontier Airlines flight. A flight was cancelled after an incident that purportedly began when flight attendants demanded an 18-month-old wear a mask. Frontier claims “multiple people” were...
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...
British Airways Pins Its Hopes On Premium Economy
British Airways sees its “Word Traveller Plus” premium economy product as key to its recovery, as the United Kingdom surges past its neighbors in coronavirus vaccinations. British Airways Sees Premium Economy Recovery First, the bad news. British Airways does...
Mask Vigilantism Is Out of Control on Flights
There’s a big difference between an intentional mask rebellion and punishing innocent, well-intentioned travelers. Mask vigilantism is out of control on flights and in my experience, it was the flight attendants that were to blame. If you are considering...
Nearly Kicked Off Flight For Asking About A Snack Box
For the first time in my life, after millions of miles flown to nearly one-third of the countries in the world, I was nearly kicked off a flight for asking about a snack box. If you are considering booking...
Five Flights This Week – My Observations
After five flights this week that touched airports in Pittsburgh, Fort Myers, and Newark on two airlines I wanted to provide some observations of what it’s like for those that aren’t traveling. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
United Airlines Expands Bus Service With Two Colorado Destinations
United Airlines will soon begin service to two Colorado destinations…via bus. Service will begin next month. United Airlines Adds Two New Bus Destinations In Colorado United Airlines has served Allentown, Pennsylvania via bus from Newark Airport going back to...
A Final Flight For Captain Sir Tom Moore
A funeral was held in England today for Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised over £32 million for the UK’s National Health Service during the lockdown and died tragically with COVID-19 just weeks before his 101st birthday. His story highlight...
American Airlines Flight Diverts After Women Hurl Racist Insults, Spit On Passenger
An American Airlines flight diverted to Phoenix after two female travelers cursed out then spit on a man who told them to stop using foul, racist language. American Airlines Flight Diversion Over Racist Passengers Kelly Pichardo, 30, and Leeza...
Delta Passenger Faces $27,500 Fine After Striking Flight Attendant
Here’s an update to a story I wrote in October concerning a passenger who attacked a Delta flight attendant in a mask-related controversy. Four months later, the passenger now faces a $27,500 fine for her conduct. A Seat Belt...
United Airlines Fined $49 Million For Mail Fraud
United Airlines has agreed to pay a $49 million fine for fraud relating to international postal delivery contracts. Just another chapter in the troubled Smisek era… United Airlines Must Pony Up $49 Million For Mail Delivery Fraud The fraud...
My Second COVID-19 Vaccination
I address you with a heart of gratitude today, thankful for the human ingenuity that developed a vaccination so quickly for COVID-19 and on a personal note, thankful that my side effects were much more mild the second round...
Alaska Airlines Status Match? Tempting…
I’m tempted to take advantage of the generous status match offer from Alaska Airlines, but not convinced now is the time considering the way 2021 is unfolding. My only object: preserve oneworld emerald status. Tempting Status Match Offer From...
Is Czech Airlines On The Verge Of Collapse?
Czech Airlines (CSA) has informed all remaining staff members they will be laid off. The future looks grim for one of the oldest airlines in the world. But CSA claims the move is simply a necessary part of its...
Anyone Been To Central America Lately?
The travel bug is biting again and I’m looking into 1.) countries I have not been to, 2.) that are open to U.S. travelers, and 3.) that involve airlines or hotels I have not yet reviewed. It seems that...
