Airbus is on the verge of passing Boeing to hold the best selling aircraft in the history of the world. But it’s shaping up to be a photo finish. How the Boeing 737 Became the Workhorse Long before streaming...
Australia’s Credit Card Fee Crackdown Threatens Points
Australia is looking to curb credit card costs to help businesses but that comes at the cost of frequent flyer points and Qantas bottom line. A Push to Lower Costs for Businesses The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is...
Who Will Buy Spirit Airlines’ Aircraft If It Goes Under?
Spirit Airlines has emerged from bankruptcy only to again warn it may not survive a year, which carriers will buy Spirit Airlines fleet if it goes under? Bankruptcy Warning This week, Spirit Airlines management issued a concern to the...
Canadian Government Moves To End Air Canada Strike And Restore Flights
The Canadian government has moved to end the Air Canada flight attendants’ strike, invoking its authority to force binding arbitration after thousands of cabin crew members walked off the job on Saturday. Canadian Government Moves To End Air Canada...
AA Flagship Suites: The Posh Way To Travel Between Los Angeles And Chicago
My first flight on the brand new American Airlines 787-9 with Flagship Suites exceeded my expectations and represents the best way to travel between Los Angeles and Chicago. My First Flight On AA Flagship Suites As I detailed yesterday,...
United Airlines Faces Class Action Lawsuit For Selling “Window Seat Without A Window”
Is it false advertising for an airline to sell a so-called window seat that does not actually have a window? United Airlines is facing a class action lawsuit in California over this very issue. United Airlines Faces Class Action...
Exploring Prague’s Soviet-Era Metro Before Flying KLM To Amsterdam
My final day in Prague (and beyond) centered on transit, including Metro trains, buses, airplanes, and vans. Day Three In Prague I woke up early to get some work done before heading downstairs around 10:30 am for breakfast the...
Southwest Pilot Pulled From Cockpit After TSA Smells Alcohol
A Southwest Airlines pilot was removed from the cockpit after the TSA smelled alcohol on his breath, reportedly uttering, “I had a few light beers last night.” A few too many it seems… Southwest Pilot Removed from Cockpit After...
Booked! American Airlines New 787-9 Business Class Across The Pond
An unexpected and last-minute trip to Europe has provided the opportunity to try American Airlines’ new 787-9 Flagship Suite business class product. Booked: American Airlines 787-9 Dreamliner, British Airways, SAS I’ve been tied up with work the last several...
Russian Aircraft Descend Upon Alaska Ahead Of Trump-Putin Meeting
As US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepare to meet today, a trio of Russian widebody Ilyushin IL-96-300 aircraft have landed in Alaska with Putin now en route to a summit ostensibly focused on ending the...
Franz Kafka Museum In Prague: A Fascinating Journey Into His Life And Works
Franz Kafka is a fascinating figure and the museum in Prague that traces his story is well worth a visit. Visiting The Franz Kafka Museum In Prague Franz Kafka was born in 1883 in Prague, then part of the...
Is U.S. Senator Slandering Delta Air Lines?
Slander–the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation–is a serious charge, but has a U.S. Senator crossed the line in his attacks against Delta Air Lines? U.S. Senator Blumenthal Makes Serious Charge...
100-Pound Woman Pays Fee For Overweight Bag, 300-Pound Passenger Boards Free — Fair?
Should a 100-pound woman who has a carry-on bag (or checked bag for that matter…) that is a few pounds overweight have to pay up while a 300-pound woman with a slightly smaller bag is welcomed onboard without issue?...
Great Mexican Food In Prague
Prague and Mexican food may not necessarily go together, but I found a very enjoyable Mexican restaurant in the Czech capital. Best Mexican Food In Prague I love Mexican food and admittedly have an odd fixation on it when...
Fresh, Flavorful Fish In Finnair Business Class
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Fish on...
French Air Traffic Controller Suspended After Saying “Free Palestine” To El Al Pilots
A French air traffic controller has been suspended after yelling “Free Palestine” to pilots operating an El Al flight from Paris to Tel Aviv. After “Free Palestine” Quip To El Al Flight, French Air Traffic Controller Suspended Here’s what...
Do You Opt Out Of TSA Facial Recognition?
Maybe I’m hopelessly jaded, but I’m happy to trade privacy for convenience when it comes to TSA secrity checkpoints at US airports. That said, the crusade of one U.S. Senator to remind Americans of their privacy rights is commendable,...
Spirit Airlines CEO Downplays Survival Threat, But Flight Attendants Urged to Prepare For Worst
Spirit Airlines is trying to put on a brave face, but both its financial filings and internal communications reveal a far bleaker picture than the CEO is publicly admitting. As Spirit Airlines CEO Downplays Dire Financial Situation, Flight Attendants...
Binge Apple TV+ Hits for Free on United Airlines Flights
United Airlines has added a high-profile entertainment upgrade for travelers: the carrier will now offer full seasons of select Apple TV+ originals for free onboard, making it easier than ever to binge your favorite shows at 30,000 feet. United...
Spirit Airlines On Life Support: “Substantial Doubt” It Can Survive 12 Months
Spirit Airlines just dropped a financial bombshell—a bleak warning about its survival, leaving little doubt that the airline may not make it through the next year without drastic change or another rescue. We should never have reached this point....
