An iPhone that was sucked out of an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 last Friday was found not only intact, but fully functional and without a scratch. How does a phone survive a drop from an airplane? The answer...
United Airlines Confirms That It Found Loose Bolts During 737 MAX 9 Inspections
United Airlines has confirmed that its mechanics have found loose bolts on “a number” of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft during inspections ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration. United Airlines Confirms Loose Bolts On Boeing 737 MAX 9 This...
More Irregularities Revealed On Terrifying Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX Flight
New revelations about what occurred onboard Alaska Airlines flight 1282, operated by a Boeing 737-9 MAX, paint a more concerning picture of the terrifying incident that led to a nationwide grounding of this jet type for further inspections. Preliminary...
Review: United Airlines 737-800 First Class
I flew on a retrofitted United Airlines 737-800 in first class with a “United Next” interior, which has transformed a rather dreary-looking 737 into a sleek and modern cabin. United Airlines 737-800 First Class Review I’ve already written about...
A Flashing Charging Cable On A Redeye Flight…So Rude!
Even if passengers like me can just zone it out, it is not very courteous to use a flashing charging cable on an airplane that blinks like a neon light…. especially on a redeye flight. Flashing Charging Cable On...
Claim: American Airlines Gate Agent Threatened To Cancel Flight If 20 People Did Not Take Taxi Instead
An American Airlines gate agent purportedly threatened to cancel a flight to Charlotte if 20 people did not agree to give up their seats and take a taxi instead. Did A Gate Agent For American Airlines Threaten To Cancel...
Comprehensive Guide: American Airlines Elite Status in 2024
A comprehensive guide to American Airlines Status, including an overview of the AAdvantage loyalty program, understanding the different levels and benefits of elite status, earning Loyalty Points, maximizing the value of elite status, and tips for achieving and maximizing...
Reasonable Question: Is The 737 Max Safe?
Following yet another incident, most recently on Friday night, reasonable questions about one of Boeing’s most controversial planes are being asked: Is the 737 MAX safe? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Trip Report: Explora Journeys St. John’s Antigua And Barbuda
The next stop on our all-luxury Explora Journeys cruise was St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda. We kept it simple and inexpensive enjoying an incredible beach. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Washington Post Botches The “Definitive Rules Of Flying”
The Washington Post put out a rather fun story entitled, “The 52 Definitive Rules Of Flying.” While I agree with many of the rules, I think WaPo gets two key rules totally wrong. The “Definitive Rules Of Flying” Should...
FAA Orders Grounding Of 737 MAX 9 Aircraft
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered the grounding of select Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft to conduct safety inspections. FAA Order: Ground 737 MAX 9 Aircraft For Inspections The aircraft type was involved in a freak incident...
Alaska Airlines Grounds Entire Boeing 737-9 MAX Fleet
As a precautionary move, Alaska Airlines has grounded its entire fleet of 65 Boeing 737-9 MAX jets. The swift move will severely disrupt flights this weekend at Alaska Airlines, which heavily relies upon this aircraft type for its mainline...
Meet Rina, The New Face Of Korean Air (She’s Not Real…)
These days, the line between reality and fantasy has never been more blurred. With the rise of AI particularly in terms of people, it comes as no surprise that Korean Air has made Rina the face of its new...
United Airlines’ Spectacular Airport Staff In Los Cabos
My flight from Los Cabos to Denver was delayed and the United staff went way out of their way to try to get me home. Kudos to them for their care and kindness. United Airlines Has Superb Staff In...
Review: VIP Lounge Los Cabos International Airport (SJD – T2)
Due to a rolling delay on my United flight to Denver, I spent over an hour in the newly remodeled VIP Lounge in Terminal 2 of Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), a part of the Priority Pass network. VIP...
Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX Exit Door Separates From Aircraft After Takeoff, Forcing Emergency Landing
A “plugged” rear mid-cabin emergency exit door on an Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX separated from the aircraft minutes after takeoff, triggering a rapid decompression event. An emergency was declared and the aircraft returned to Portland. Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX...
Man Punches American Airlines Flight Attendant After She Tells Him To Stop Kicking Seat
2024 is off to a roaring start, with an American Airlines flight attendant punched and spit for the temerity of telling a passenger to stop kicking his seatmate’s seat. Man Repeatedly Punches American Airlines Flight Attendant In Drunken Outburst...
Dogs, Drunks, And The Birdcage: My Uproarious Flight On United Airlines
I already told you about one service dog on my United Airlines flight from Cabo San Lucas to Denver, but there was so much more that transpired onboard, including a drunk seatmate, another who would not stop talking, and...
Sad: Dog And Cat Perished In Japan Airlines A350 Crash
As much as I may personally be opposed to dogs and cats in airplane cabins, I do feel profound sadness for the humans who lost their dog and cat when a Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 collided with another aircraft...
Small Tear In Passport Ruins Vacation
A ripped passport, even if only a tiny tear, can doom an airline trip, as a family in England recently found when trying to fly to Spain. Tear In Passport Dooms Airplane Trip To Spain The Burton family was...
