After flying American Airlines out to Pittsburgh, I flew Breeze Airways back to Los Angeles in “Ascent” Class, its premium cabin, on an Airbus A220-300. While the experience was mostly positive with a comfortable seat, fast Wi-Fi, and friendly...
US Airlines Push Trump To Kill Passenger Rights: Refunds, Family Seating, And Fee Transparency On The Line
Airlines in the United States are once again showing their true colors, lobbying the Trump Administration to gut consumer protections that keep them accountable. Pathetic: US Airlines Lobby Trump Administration To Cut Consumer Protections For years, airlines have fought...
Adria Airways Business Class Supper
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. This week,...
My 10 Favorite Airline Logos
Airline logos are more than just design, they are shorthand for an airline’s identity, reputation, and promise to customers. A good logo communicates heritage and quality instantly, even before you step onboard. A bad one cheapens the brand. Today,...
Buxom Model Ordered To “Button Up” On American Airlines Flight
Once again, American Airlines has found itself under scrutiny for policing women’s attire in ways that are subjective and seemingly arbitrary. This time, we go to Florida, where a former Playboy model was told to button up before stepping...
Alaska Atmos Cuts: LATAM Partnership Ends, Singapore Airlines Scaled Back
Alaska Airlines is significantly dialing back its Atmos Rewards partnerships with two once-valuable partners: Singapore Airlines and LATAM Airlines. These changes go into effect October 1, 2025, and they reshape how members earn and redeem points across multiple continents....
Great Coffee In Pittsburgh, PA
I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Pittsburgh over the last couple of years and found sevearl great coffee cafés in trendy little neighborhoods of Pennsylvania’s second-largest city. Best Coffee In Pittsburgh I found a great coffee shop...
For All The Saints, Who From Their Labors Rest
It’s Labor Day in the USA today and I’ve already re-published my annual “ode to work” post that runs each year on Labor Day, but today is a special Labor Day that has me humming that Christian hymn, “For...
Review: American Airlines 737-800 First Class Los Angeles – Pittsburgh
My American Airlines 737-800 flight in first class from Los Angeles to Pittsbrugh got me to PIT safely and on time, but left so much to be desired. American Airlines 737-800 First Class Review (LAX-PIT) Here, I chose American...
SAS A330 Business Class: Great Service, Delicious Food…But A Filthy Cabin
While I was hoping to fly nonstop to Los Angeles, I was very happy to make the extra stop in San Francisco to secure business class on SAS, this time an 11-hour journey on the A330-300 from Copenhagen. SAS...
An Ode To Work On Labor Day
On this Labor Day in the United States, I celebrate work and express thanksgiving for the ability I have to do the work that I love. Labor Day Essay: An Ode To Work Labor Day as a nationwide celebration...
Alaska & Hawaiian Atmos Rewards Summit Card Review: Best New Credit Card Of 2025
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have launched their new Atmos Rewards loyalty program, and along with it, the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card from Bank of America. This is one of the most compelling new airline credit cards we’ve...
The Value Of Points: Hotel Employees Have No Clue What They Are Worth!
A Bad Hampton Inn Stay Gets Worse Let me just give you a little glimpse into an interaction I had at a Hampton Inn where I stayed for two nights. The first night did not go well. I had...
What Spirit’s Second Trip To Bankruptcy Court Could Mean
Spirit Airlines has gone from highly coveted to troubled to potentially doomed carrier in the span of just four years. The latest filing could be the end. Spirit Airlines Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Just Five Months After Exiting Its...
American Plans A321XLR Base At JFK After Crew Leak
A leaked crew listing reveals American’s A321XLR base at JFK, hinting at trans-Atlantic growth with smaller, fuel-efficient jets. A Leak Points to JFK as A321XLR Primary Home The internet has a way of exposing airline secrets, and this week...
“Call The Police!” American Airlines Passenger Grabs Woman By Neck In Mid-Aisle Brawl
I’ve seen my fair share of travel drama, but this one is jaw-dropping. A video from Miami-bound American Airlines Flight 2249 captures a violent moment that took everyone by surprise and quickly spiraled into chaos. American Airlines Passenger Grabs...
Yum: Swedish Sour Gummy Worms On United Airlines
It’s hard for me to recommend junk food, but the new strawberry lemon flavored Swedish sour gummy worms on United Airlines are a really delightful treat. Taste Test: Swedish Sour Gummy Worms On United Airlines As a general rule,...
American Airlines Unions Unite Against Management, But Miss The Bigger Issue
American Airlines unions are angry. A memo released by the Allied Pilots Association (APA) this week highlights a joint union summit in which multiple labor groups pledged closer cooperation to push back against management. But while the rhetoric is...
United Airlines Introduces Meridian Headphones In Polaris Business Class…And Premium Economy
United Airlines will debut new headphones in its Polaris business class and Premium Plus premium economy cabins beginning September 1, 2025, replacing the tired legacy sets that have long been a weak point of the onboard experience. United Airlines...
Flying Through Singapore? New Vape Rules Could Mean Jail Or Deportation
Singapore is turning up the heat on vaping (especially drug-laced “K-pods”) with a sweeping crackdown that affects residents, visitors, and even transiting passengers. Singapore’s New Vaping Rules: Fines, Caning, Deportation, and Jail Time Vaping has been banned in Singapore...
