Delta Air Lines is adding two new destinations in Europe next summer, both never before served nonstop by a U.S. carrier. Delta Adds New York Nonstops To Malta And Sardinia Delta will begin nonstop flights from New York-JFK to...
Trump Administration Revokes Delta–Aeroméxico Alliance, Citing Mexico’s Unfair Aviation Rules
Last week, the Trump administration delivered a blow to the Delta Air Lines–Aeroméxico joint venture: their antitrust immunity is being revoked. But the partnership will persist and it is worth looking at what’s really going on and what it...
United Airlines CEO’s Dire Prediction For Spirit Airlines: “Off The Cliff They Go”
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has declared that Spirit Airlines is “already dead,” predicting it will be gone by year’s end. But I don’t think the picture is quite as black-and-white as he paints it, especially when considering the...
First Class Or Dog Class? American Airlines Passenger Says Huge “Service Dog” Took Over His Seat Space
American Airlines is facing criticism after a first class passenger says he was physically pinned in his bulkhead seat by a large “service dog” throughout his entire flight. American Airlines Passenger Says 100-Pound Service Dog Blocked Foot Space For...
Crossing Borders By Bike: A Father And Son Ride From Germany To Switzerland For Church And Coffee
I had such a pleasant Sunday afternoon with my son Augustine in biking from Lörrach, Germany to Basel, Switzerland that I’m still smiling about it several months later. Biking From Germany To Switzerland For Church And Coffee Regular readers...
Marriott Members Can Now Earn Lufthansa Status Points Through Hotel Stays
Marriott Bonvoy and Lufthansa Miles & More have launched a preferred partnership that lets members of both programs earn status and elite benefits through hotel stays. Marriott Bonvoy & Lufthansa Miles & More Partner To Boost Elite Status Benefits...
Sean Duffy Urges Firings Over Charlie Kirk Posts As American And United Join Delta In Suspending Employees
American and United Airlines have joined Delta in suspending employees following social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s death, while Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has publicly pushed for firings over the incident. American And United Suspend Employees Over Charlie Kirk...
Hey British Airways: Instead Of Banning Crew From Coffee, Serve Passengers Some…
British Airways has quickly backtracked on a controversial ban that prohibited cabin crew and pilots from drinking coffee or other beverages in public while in uniform. British Airways Backtracks On Employee Drink Ban Earlier this month, British Airways introduced...
Review: British Airways A320 Economy Class [2025]
We took our familiar evening flight from London Heathrow (LHR) to Basel (BSL) on British Airways, this time on an Airbus A320 in economy class. While nothing remarkable, the experience was solid. British Airways A320 Economy Class Review [2025]...
Latest Luxury Train Is A Nine-Day Journey Through Thailand
A 9-day round-trip from Bangkok to Chiang Mai aboard the restored Blue Jasmine train delivers boutique carriages, curated excursions and luxe stays. Meet the Blue Jasmine: What You Get Onboard and Off Thailand’s new Blue Jasmine train trip is...
WSJ, Public Mistake High Prices For Luxury In Viking Cruises
The Wall Street Journal published an article suggesting that Viking is a luxury cruise line simply because it is expensive. The public makes this mistake too – and it’s wrong. Wall Street Journal’s Gushing Report On September 3rd, 2025,...
Points and Miles Credit Card Earning Limits Self-Defeating
Many miles and points credit cards offer bonus earning categories but then get in their own way with earning caps – why do they do this? Earning Category Limits One of the strongest draws of those in our hobby...
United Airlines Enforces Policy: Extra Legroom Costs Extra, Period
On a recent United flight, passengers complained after a flight attendant told them they could not move into empty rows with more legroom unless they paid extra. I believe United was right to enforce this rule. United Was Justified...
Delta Air Lines Suspends Employees For Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Death
Delta has suspended several employees over social media posts about the murder of Charlie Kirk, pending investigation. Delta Suspends Employees Over Charlie Kirk Murder Comments Following the September 10, 2025 killing of political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley...
Surprise: Delta Reports Europe As Worst Performing Summer Region
Delta says Europe was its weakest region this summer. At first glance, that is surprising given crowded flights, but the details explain why. Delta Says Europe Was Its Weakest Summer Region, Here Is Why Speaking at a Morgan Stanley...
Relaxing In London: A Simple Day To Begin Our Journey
Another trip to London, another beautiful day of relaxation in one of my favorite cities in the world. Springtime In London: A Day Of Rest To Begin Our Holiday After landing in Heathrow Terminal 2 on JetBlue, we mapped...
Southwest Airlines Explores First Class, Lounges, And Europe Flights
Southwest Airlines says it is exploring adding “first class, airport lounges, and flights to Europe,” but in chasing everything, it risks becoming nothing to anyone. The era of being loved for simplicity and reliability may be slipping away under...
Thai Airways To Eliminate First Class, Enhance Business Class
Thai Airways just confirmed it will eliminate its First Class cabins and shift to a fleet-wide three-class model: Business, Premium Economy, and Economy. As Thai continues to rebuild, the changes are being cast a necessity in a changing premium...
Luxury Hotels Burn As Civil Unrest Grips Nepal: Hilton And Hyatt In Kathmandu Targeted
Nepal is in the grip of its most intense civil unrest in years, largely driven by Gen Z protesters furious with corruption, inequality, and a sweeping social media ban. Parliament has been stormed, the Prime Minister forced to resign,...
9/11 Still Impacting Travel, 24 Years Later
Today marks 24 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, a day that changed not just the United States but global aviation forever. For those of us who travel frequently, the impact remains visible every time we...
