United Airlines is making two small but notable changes to its in-flight procedures, tightening one requirement while loosening another. Effective February 01, 2020: Personal electronic devices may remain plugged in for taxi, take-off and landing devices must still be...
Introduction: A Week In Israel
Despite a lot of rain, my family and I had a good week in Israel. A great week actually. But I’m not sure how to write about it… My Israel trip report will not be about flights, though I...
United Airlines Challenges Emirates In Athens
United is challenging Emirates directly with a vastly superior business class seat between Newark and Athens, the only route the two carriers compete directly on. United has long complained that Emirates is unfairly targeting its customers by launching a...
Two Passengers Ejected From Delta Flight For Mobile Phone Joke
A couple of general travel tips. First, put your phones in airplane mode when asked by a flight attendant. Second, don’t scare people by naming your phone or wi-fi network something sinister. Nerves are easily rattled onboard a plane…as...
Save $10 On FTU Washington, DC Tickets (And Hear Me Orate)
Frequent Traveler University is returning to Washington, DC this March. For a limited time, you can save $10 on the price of your admission ticket. FTU is a full day of expert-led sessions on trending travel topics and manufactured...
United Airlines Cuts Two Legacy Non-Hub Routes
Although it has been years since United Airlines designated Cleveland as a hub, it has maintained some legacy routes from what was once a thriving base. Two routes are on the chopping block as United reassesses demand from a...
Is Deadly Turkish Airlines 737-800 Crash Linked To 737 MAX Crashes?
A lengthy New York Times story suggests Boeing squelched evidence and pressured investigators after the deadly crash of a Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 in 2009 in Amsterdam. But is there a link between the crash of that aircraft and...
Emotional Support Bunny Flies Business Class On United…
United Hare Lines, umm, Airlines welcomed aboard a cute little bunny onboard a flight from San Francisco to Osaka in business class. Of course it was an “emotional support” animal. The incident occurred over a year ago, but has...
Wow: Delta Gifts HUGE Bonus To Employees
Delta is splitting $1.6 billion in 2019 profit with its 90,000 employees, amounting to about two months of extra pay. Talk about a great year! The bonus amounts to about 16.6% of employee base pay, approximately two month’s salary....
How Has First Class Changed Over The Last Decade?
I just finished a “vintage” trip report looking back on a first class trip I took about a decade ago on several airlines. What has changed over the last decade in terms of international first class travel? First, first...
First Impressions: TAP Air Portugal A330-900neo Business Class
Yes, there were ground delays, but how the TAP Air Portugal experience onboard the new A330-900neo? Not bad at all. A single business class cabin includes 34 lie-flat seats in a staggered 1-2-1 configuration with direct aisle access from...
Wow: Kuwait Airways Lost $17MN Per Aircraft In One Year!
In a loss that even makes Etihad Airways look “ok” in comparison, Kuwait Airways reported a very unprofitable fiscal year. Kuwait Airways just reported is financials for the fiscal year that ended on December 31, 2018. It losses totaled...
California Teachers Sue Delta For Fuel Dump
Four elementary school teachers are suing Delta Air Lines for a fuel dump that showered them with jet fuel. California Teachers Sue Delta Claiming “emotional and physical distress” because the pilots did not follow protocol, four female elementary school...
American Airlines Hasn’t Resolved Labor Issues
The summer from hell has passed for American Airlines. Despite no announcements of any deals with their unions, all seems calm among labor groups at the world’s largest carrier, but that’s deceiving. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
This Trip Demonstrates Benefit of New United Airlines Mileage Plus Program
A fare deal came out this week that clearly demonstrates the benefits of the new United Mileage Plus program, one that should encourage those who might struggle to achieve $18,000 in spending annually. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Review: Hotel Contessa San Antonio – Suite
On my very first trip to San Antonio, Texas this week I stayed at the Hotel Contessa and I was impressed with their suites. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Waiting For The Next AAdvantage Devaluation? It’s Already Here
If you thought the elimination of close-in award bookings fees on American (to match Delta and United) was simply a gift, you have not been paying attention. Have you seen what “AAnytime” awards are suddenly pricing at? American Airlines...
The Jaffa Tel Aviv: Stunning New Marriott (The Luxury Collection) Hotel
I ended my trip to Israel with a splurge in Tel Aviv at The Jaffa, a recent addition to Marriott’s The Luxury Collection portfolio. My stay was flawless. I will publish a full review as part of my Israel...
Should This Model Have Been Denied Access To Qantas Lounge?
First it was ugg boots, now it is fitness attire. Qantas is in the news again over its comparatively strict lounge dress code. Does this dress code discriminate on the basis of sex? Should an American fitness model have...
Is American Airlines Really The Worst U.S. Airline?
The Wall Street Journal recently published its annual “best and worst” airline list and once again, American Airlines is at the bottom. Is this a fair assessment of world’s largest airline by passenger traffic? What I like about the...
