A passenger on a 10-hour Lufthansa flight ran into a “Karen” seatmate seated behind her who demanded that she not recline. Here’s how she should have handed it. “Lufthansa Karen” Demands That Passenger In Front Of Her Is Not...
Mystery: United 737 MAX 8 Veers Off Runway In Houston
A United Airlines 737 MAX 8 appeared to land in Houston without issue, but shortly thereafter overshot the runway and came to a stop on the grass with the left landing gear collapsed. What happened? United 737 MAX 8...
Review: Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay
I had an extended layover in Tokyo and spent the night at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay, an attractive and reasonably-priced property. Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay Review The nightly rate was ¥17,600 (about $118 at current exchange rates) with...
Wheel Falls Off United Airlines 777-200 During SFO Takeoff, Smashes Cars
A wheel fell off a United Airlines 777-200 jet during takeoff from San Francisco, unfortunately landing on “several” parked cars and causing a fair amount of damage. Meanwhile, the flight diverted to Los Angeles out of an abundance of...
The Curious Reason United Airlines Singapore – San Francisco Flight Diverted To Honolulu
On Tuesday, United Airlines flight 002 from Singapore to San Francisco diverted to Honolulu. The reason for the diversion is vague, but we have an idea and also a debate as to whether United handled this well. The Reason...
My Serpentine But Serene Journey From Tokyo Haneda Airport To Tokyo Bay
I took a long and indirect late-night route via train and foot from Tokyo Haneda Airport to my hotel in Tokyo Bay which reminded me of how much I love Japan. A Late Night Train Journey From Tokyo Haneda...
Air Canada Refreshes Meal Service, Expands Pre-Orders
Air Canada will refresh its meal service onboard in all cabins of service with new menus and an expanded pre-order program. Menu Refresh Coming To Air Canada Air Canada is introducing “100+ new rotating seasonal recipes showcasing bigger, bolder...
United Airlines Adds Tokyo – Cebu Flight, New Service To Medellin
In addition to its new flight to Marrakesh, United Airlines will add a new route from Tokyo to Cebu in the Philippines, a rare addition from its former Tokyo Narita hub. United will also launch new service to Medellin,...
United Airlines Adds Newark – Marrakech Service On Premium 767-300ER
This October, United Airlines will launch a new service from Newark to Marrakech, marking United’s first venture into Morocco. United Airlines New Marrakech Service Starts In October 2024 On October 24, 2024 United Airlines will launch 3x weekly service...
United Airlines Teases New Routes: My Predictions
United Airlines will announce new 2024 routes tomorrow morning at 8:00 am ET and has once again teased us with a short video offering clues about the new dots and lines. Here are my predictions. My Predictions For New...
Review: Malaysia Airlines A350-900 Business Class
I enjoyed a very pleasant daytime flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo in business class on a Malaysia Airlines A350-900. Malaysia Airlines A350-900 Business Class Review (KUL-HND) For 70,000 AA miles, I booked a two-segment ticket: Malaysia Airlines Business...
United Airlines Notes New Gen Z Booking Trend
United Airlines is gearing up for its biggest spring break ever and in so doing, has noticed a new booking trend: Gen Z travelers are venturing out beyond traditional spring break destinations like the beaches of Florida or Mexico...
British Airways Will Eliminate Key Onboard Amenity
British Airways has announced a product refresh, including a new seat for its shorthaul product. While focus has been given to seat stitching and USB outlets, there’s a very useful amenity that sadly will be eliminated on refreshed jets....
Child’s Meal In United Airlines Business Class
On my last transcontinental flight on United Airlines in business class I ordered a child’s meal…and it was quite decent, though the sides certainly were not. Taste Test: Child’s Meal In United Airlines Business Class United offers special meals...
Frontier Airlines Passenger Freaks Out At SFO Ticket Counter, Spits On Police
A Frontier Airlines passenger suffered a freakout at the ticket counter at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), forcing police intervention. It seems to me that this unfortunate situation was handled very well. Freakout At Frontier Airlines SFO Ticket Counter...
Miami Beach Is Breaking Up With Spring Break, Warning Tourists
After violence and overcrowding last year, Miami Beach is “breaking up” with spring break in a powerful new public service announcement, warning incoming tourists that visiting will not be pleasant. Miami Beach Wants Spring Break Tourists To Stay Away...
Review: Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
The Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge in Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is a solid lounge with friendly service and a la carte dining. Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge Kuala Lumpur Review (KUL) Prior to my Malaysia Airlines flight to Tokyo, I spent...
Review: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
10 years later, my review of the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur has not changed: it remains an excellent hotel in the heart of KL. Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Review I enjoy updating older reviews and in KL I was...
My Massage Went Horribly Wrong In Kuala Lumpur…
Hahaha, no I am not talking about an unexpected happy ending. But I did have a massage in Kuala Lumpur that turned out to be a huge load of trouble. A Regrettable Massage In Kuala Lumpur I sit most...
JetBlue-Spirit Officially End Merger Attempt
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines will go separate ways after deciding that the obstacles of a merger were too much to overcome. JetBlue-Spirit End Merger Plan In January, US District Judge William Young held that the JetBlue-Spirit merger could not...
