Starting next month, United Airlines will standardize its domestic check-in cutoff for passengers traveling with or without bags in a move aimed at increasing operational efficiency. Domestic Check-In Cutoff Increased From 30 Minutes To 45 Minutes On United Airlines...
Review: Delta Sky Club Atlanta (ATL) – Concourse E
Delta Air Lines operates eight lounges out of its fortress hub at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This review focuses on the Sky Club in Concourse E, which happens to be my favorite Delta lounge in ATL. Delta Sky Club...
Unreal: Influencer Brings Her Massive Great Dane “Service Dog” On United Airlines Flight
Narcissistic Instagram influencer Piêtra Luccas brought her massive great dane “service dog” with her on a recent United Airlines flight, even though the dog alone took up three seats. How are these shenanigans possibly allowed? Influencer Boards United Flight...
“The Guy Next To Me Has A Bomb!” Hawaiian Airlines Passenger’s Lie Sparks Tarmac Chaos
A Hawaiian Airlines flight bound for Honolulu was delayed for several hours on Tuesday after a bomb threat was reported just moments before takeoff. The drama unfolded on the tarmac at San Diego International Airport and ended with one...
How the FAA Is Determining Which Carriers Must Reduce Service At Newark
New takeoff and landing limits are in effect at Newark Airport, but how carriers will cut back flights is still a matter of debate. FAA Flight Caps At Newark Take Effect As Airlines Face Cutback Decisions The Federal Aviation...
Delta’s $500M Lawsuit Against CrowdStrike Moves Ahead—But Passengers Are Suing Too
An Atlanta judge has ruled that a multi-million dollar lawsuit from Delta Air Lines against CrowdStrike for last summer’s software meltdown can proceed. Meanwhile, Delta faces a class action lawsuit of its own from disgruntled passengers over the meltdown....
Toddler In LAX: Grown Man Throws Epic Tantrum, Kicked Off Flight To Australia
An angry passenger who tried to board an American Airlines longhaul flight to Australia was turned away from boarding for having too many carry-on bags and not waiting his turn to board, but not before an epic temper tantrum...
No Five Star Service For You: American Airlines Snubs British Airways Flights At JFK
They may operate under one roof, share check-in facilities, lounges, and gates, but American Airlines’ Five Star Service (premium ground service) is not available on British Airways flights at New York JFK…which strikes me as yet another needless example...
Oops: DoorDash Driver Accidentally Drives Onto Tarmac At Chicago O’Hare
Airlines have come a long way when it comes to pre-ordering meals onboard, but we’re not quite to the point where you can order takeaway food from your plane seat and have it delivered as your aircraft taxis down...
Review: Delta Sky Club Atlanta (ATL) – Concourse C
Delta Air Lines operates eight lounges out of its fortress hub at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This review focuses on the Sky Club in Concourse C. Delta Sky Club Concourse C Review – Atlanta (ATL) Picture ATL like a...
No Food For You: United Airlines Grappling With Catering Meltdown At SFO
United Airlines is experiencing a catering meltdown at its San Francisco (SFO) hub, leaving passengers–even in first class–without food and drinks on many flights. As United transitions from one catering contractor to another, the source of the problem is...
Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Teen At Gran Canaria Airport
Spanish police opened fire on a disgruntled teenage passenger who lunged at officers with a knife after he was advised to drop his weapon. The gunshots sent passengers scrambling for cover during the busy afternoon rush. Knife-Wielding Teen Fatally...
Bonvoyed Again: Marriott Quietly Kills “Best Room” Promise For Elites
In a no-notice update to its terms and conditions, Marriott has ended its “best room” guarantee for Bonvoy elites, effectively giving each hotel the option of whether to offer suite upgrades (or upgrades at all). The Implications Of Marriott...
Review: Delta Sky Club Atlanta (ATL) – Concourse B (Now With Grab and Go)
Delta Air Lines operates eight lounges out of its fortress hub at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This review focuses on the Sky Club in Concourse B, which includes Delta’s first grab-and-go concept. Delta Sky Club Concourse B Review –...
Spirit, Southwest, JetBlue: Time to Rethink Perceptions
In just the last nine months, three carriers with distinct identities, Spirit, Southwest, and JetBlue have significantly shifted but public perceptions might be harder to change. We cling to airline stereotypes like old luggage—worn out, busted at the zippers,...
What Hawaiian Airlines AMEX Exit Means For Alaska MileagePlan
As Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian merge their loyalty programs, a final date has been provided for American Express Membership Rewards to Hawaiian Airlines (and thus, Alaska Airlines.) The writing has been on the hangar wall for a while now:...
Avelo Airlines Sued By Aviation Blogger Turned Pol Over Billboards Attacking ICE Deportation Flights
Aviation blogger and New Hampshire lawmaker Seth Miller has sued Avelo Airlines over a controversy stemming from a billboard that attacked the budget carrier’s ICE deportation flights. Seth Miller Sues Avelo Airlines After Budget Carrier Seeks To Silence Speech...
Global Airlines Defies Some Critics, Justifies Others
Most critics thought Global Airlines would never get off the ground, but this week it proved most of the critics wrong – but not all. In August 2023, I wrote about Global Airlines’ ambitious plan to break into the...
This Meal Just Cost Me $28 At Newark Airport. This Is Why Americans Think The Economy Is Terrible.
“This meal just cost me $728 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible.” –David Brooks Matthew Klint I had lunch at Newark Airport’s swanky new Terminal A at an eatery called Mediterranean Grill and...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Say A Second Drink Is Too Much Work
The union representing flight attendants at American Airlines has put out an angry note condemning the return of a second beverage service on longer flights in economy class. Does the union make a reasonable point or is this just...
