UPDATE: View From The Wing shares this update: Bottom line is the state dropped the charges on May 16, 2025 via its filing of a Nolle Prosequi. … Took longer than I’d have expected. Fleischmann (Defendant) ponied up for...
How I Turned The Tables On A Pickpocket In Addis Ababa
For the second time in my life, I was pickpocketed, this time in Addis Ababa. But this time, rather boldly (or stupidly), I reacted swiftly. A Pickpocket Stole My iPhone In Addis Ababa And Didn’t Run I spent one...
United Adds Smarter Boarding, Lounge, And Baggage Tools To Mobile App
United Airlines has rolled out another update to its mobile app, adding features designed to improve boarding efficiency and provide passengers more transparency. United Improves Mobile App With More Real-Time Info On Boarding, Clubs, And Baggage United says the...
British Airways Avios Devaluation: More Miles, More Cash, Less Value
UPDATE: New pricing has gone into effect and as expected, British Airways Avios redemption rates have risen about 10%, with the cash portion of the redemption rising negligibly to up to 25%. This time, economy class awards were hit...
United 777-200 Fleet Faces An Uncertain Future After Dulles Engine Failure
A United Airlines 777-200 incident at Dulles and a quiet schedule shift raise a bigger question about a widebody that increasingly looks like it has no long-term home in United’s fleet. United’s Boeing 777-200 Is Quietly Being Phased Out,...
CBP Detained U.S. Citizen For Hours At Houston Airport, Claimed Fourth Amendment Does Not Apply
A U.S. citizen was detained for hours at Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport, told by Customs and Border Protection officers that he had no Fourth Amendment rights at the border, and pressured to unlock his phone for inspection. He refused....
Spirit’s Demise Is Bad News for All Air Travelers
Is Spirit Airlines going out of business as soon as this weekend? It’s possible, but if it does it spells bad news for all flyers in the US, not just Spirit’s. Other Carriers Pouncing On Spirits Misfortune The media...
Breaking: Terror Attack on Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Gunmen open fire on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia at a Jewish event. Today Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach became the setting for an unspeakable tragedy. On the evening of December 14, 2025, a terror attack unfolded during a Hanukkah...
Virgin Voyages’ “Status Match” Feels More Like A Tease
Virgin Voyages advertises a status match program, but what travelers receive is a one-time perk bundle than anything resembling real elite status. Background: A Match That Really Isn’t One Virgin Voyages has launched what it calls an “Enhanced Status...
I Learned Something Profound At Kitschy “Cultural Dinner” In Ethiopia
I went to what I assumed would be a kitschy, tourist-oriented “cultural dinner” in Ethiopia and walked away having learned something genuinely profound about how Ethiopians see themselves and their place in history. The Ethiopian Story Of Queen Sheba...
Uber Drivers Are Starting Trips Without Passengers And Charging Them. Here’s How To Stop It
A reader shared a frustrating and expensive experience at Chicago O’Hare that highlights what may be the latest Uber scam, and why one simple setting can save you a lot of money and aggravation. The Latest Uber Scam And...
Ick: Giant Rat Found Onboard KLM Flight Across Atlantic Leaves Hundreds Stranded
A longhaul KLM flight across the Atlantic turned into a logistical mess after a large rat was discovered onboard, an incident that ultimately left hundreds of passengers stranded in the Caribbean. Giant Rat Found Onboard KLM Flight Across Atlantic...
Immigration Agents Are Using Domestic Flight Passenger Data To Aid Deportations
A quiet but consequential shift is underway in how the U.S. government uses airline passenger data. The Transportation Security Administration has begun sharing information about domestic airline travelers with immigration authorities, expanding how routine travel data can be used...
Gay Catholic Flight Attendant Settles Free Speech Dispute With United Airlines
A high-profile dispute involving former United Airlines flight attendant Ruben Sanchez was quietly resolved, bringing an end to a controversy that had drawn national attention around free speech, religious expression, union representation, and the role of social media platforms....
Hilary Swank Apologizes After Tense Airport Encounter At LAX
A tense encounter between actress Hilary Swank and a fellow traveler at Los Angeles International Airport drew attention after a mother shared details of the incident on social media. Hilary Swank Apologizes After Tense Encounter With Traveler At LAX...
Cool: U.S. Citizens Can Visit Uzbekistan Visa-Free Starting In 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, U.S. citizens will be able to visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days, marking a big change that further simplifies travel to this fascinating Central Asian destination. It is one of the...
Inside JetBlue’s First BlueHouse Lounge At JFK: Great Space, But Will It Handle The Crowds?
JetBlue will finally open its first airport lounge, called BlueHouse, at New York JFK later this month. For an airline that has long offered a premium inflight product but no premium ground experience, this is an important step forward....
“Snitch On Them!” Frontier Flight Attendant Deputizes Passengers To Locate Unauthorized Dog Onboard
A bizarre event unfolded on a Frontier Airlines flight recently that centered on a hidden dog. On a crowded aircraft, a flight attendant announced that someone had smuggled a dog onboard, and then asked the entire cabin to help...
Rogue Vehicle Speeds Down Taxiway At John Wayne Airport, Passing Planes And Alarming Workers
A frightening scene played out at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California when a car suddenly entered an active taxiway and sped past several aircraft preparing for departure. Car Speeds Past Planes On Taxiway At John Wayne Airport...
Review: Ethiopian Airlines 737-800 Economy Class
After a great week in Awassa, it was time to return to Addis Ababa and we received an unexpected equipment upgrade on Ethiopian Airlines from a Q400 to a 737-800 for the 55-minute flight back to the capital. Ethiopian...
