European lawmakers may think they are helping passengers by requiring airfares displayed by default to include a full-size carry-on bag, but this strikes me as a consumer protection that risks making travel needlessly more expensive for many travelers. Europe...
Review: United Airlines 757-200 Business Class, A Lie-Flat Seat Saved My Short Domestic Hop
This flight review will be a bit different than my normal reviews, focusing more on an extended flight delay and how I passed the time than the seat and features itself of the United Airlines Boeing 757-200 in business...
Fuel Prices May Drop After U.S.–Iran Deal, But Your Airfare Probably Won’t
A preliminary U.S.–Iran deal may eventually lower jet fuel prices, but travelers should not expect airlines to rush out and lower fares. Funny how that works… Airfares May Stay High Even If Jet Fuel Prices Fall After U.S.–Iran Deal...
Air Canada Passenger Lost Her Business Class Seat. Then The COO Gave Her His.
An Air Canada passenger lost her business class seat after a delay and rebooking, then struck up a conversation with a stranger at the gate about elite status. It turned out that stranger was Air Canada’s COO, who gave...
U.S. Eases Conviasa Sanctions, Opening Door For Venezuela’s State Airline To Return
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued a new general license involving Conviasa, Venezuela’s state-owned airline, creating a path for U.S. persons to provide aircraft maintenance and airworthiness-related support to the sanctioned carrier. Does that mean Conviasa is suddenly returning...
Royal Jordanian Pilot Calls Jerusalem “Eternal Capital Of Palestine” While Flying Over Israel
A Royal Jordanian pilot reportedly used the PA system while flying over Israel to announce that passengers were flying over “Palestinian lands” and that Jerusalem is the “eternal capital of Palestine.” Whatever your politics, this is not what passengers...
Uh Oh: Is American Airlines Charging Elite Members More? Viral Screenshot Raises Surveillance Pricing Fears
A screenshot appears to show American Airlines charging very different first class fares for the same flight at the same time depending upon whether the user was logged into an AAdvantage account. If true, that would be deeply troubling....
Woman Arrested At Marrakech Airport After Posting Negative TikTok About Morocco
A French-Algerian content creator was arrested at Marrakech Menara Airport after posting a critical video about Morocco, including allegations about unsafe roads and police conduct. The arrest is certainly attention-grabbing, but I am not ready to jump to conclusions...
Qantas Will Launch The World’s Longest Flight, Sydney To London Nonstop, In October 2027
Qantas has finally revealed the launch date for its first Project Sunrise route: nonstop Sydney to London, now targeted for October 2027. After years of delays and aircraft drama, the world’s longest flight is getting closer to reality. Qantas...
Alaska Airlines Just Elevated Inflight Coffee With Stumptown Cold Brew Onboard
Alaska Airlines is adding Stumptown cold brew onboard this summer, and as someone who loves a proper iced coffee, I think this is a very welcome addition. Alaska Airlines Adds Stumptown Cold Brew Onboard Alaska Airlines is expanding its...
Review: United Airlines 777-200ER Domestic Polaris Business Class San Francisco – Newark
I flew on a United Airlines internationally-configured 777-200ER from San Francisco to Newark in Polaris Business Class, my first time flying on a premium transcontinental flight on United Airlines since the carrier rebranded some of its domestic routes as...
Official: European Union Moves To Strengthen EU261 Flight Compensation, Not Gut It
An agreement to update EU261/2004 has been reached and much to my delight (and contrary to months of rumors), Europe is not gutting passenger compensation. Quite the opposite: the core compensation scheme is set to remain largely intact, while...
Couple Books Aisle And Window On United Airlines, Then Talks Over Passenger Stuck In The Middle
A United Airlines passenger shared a story about a seat swap conversation after ending up between a married couple who had booked the window and aisle hoping the middle would remain empty. I have some sympathy for almost everyone...
Wizz Air Releases A Pop Song With INNA, But Starlink Wi-Fi Is The Real Headliner
Wizz Air has teamed up with Romanian pop star INNA for a Wizz Air-themed summer song called “Wizz Away.” I have no idea who INNA is, but the song is actually catchy and the marketing move is at least...
American Airlines Will Make Passengers Sit Upright Earlier Before Landing, Making Redeyes Even Worse
American Airlines is preparing cabins for landing earlier, a move meant to protect flight attendants from turbulence injuries during descent. I understand the safety concern, but I still think this is an overreaction that materially worsens the passenger experience,...
Air Canada Opens New Café Lounge At Québec City Airport With Barista Coffee, Local Specialties
Air Canada has opened a new Air Canada Café at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, expanding a lounge concept that love this concept: good coffee and local specialities in a quiet environment ideally situated for smaller airports like...
Porter Airlines Launches 12 Routes From New Montréal Metropolitan Airport
Montréal has opened a new secondary airport called Montréal Metropolitan Airport, and Porter Airlines is betting big that travelers will embrace convenience over Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Porter Airlines Bets Big On New Montréal Airport With 12 Routes...
Japan Airlines CEO Takes Pay Cut After Crew Alcohol Scandal, Bans Flight Attendants From Drinking On Layovers
Japan Airlines has banned its 6,000 flight attendants from drinking alcohol on work layovers after yet another alcohol-related crew incident, and now its CEO is taking another 30% pay cut. This is a fascinating story about accountability and culture....
United Airlines Unveils Patriotic “Stars And Stripes” Livery On 737, 787 For America’s 250th Birthday
United Airlines is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a patriotic new aircraft livery and a milestone in its military pilot hiring program. United Airlines Unveils Patriotic “Stars And Stripes” Livery, Celebrates Military Pilot Hiring Milestone United Airlines has unveiled...
British Airways Denies Disabled Model Boarding Over Bathroom Assistance Concerns
A disabled model says British Airways refused to let her fly from New York to London because cabin crew could not help her use the bathroom or evacuate her in an emergency. This is a difficult story where dignity,...
