I’m sitting in Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Lounge in Vancouver right now, waiting for my evening flight to London in Executive Class. I flew from LAX-YVR this morning on an EMB-190–a great plane–and spent some time exploring downtown Vancouver....
Picture of the Week #7: More on the AA Crash in Kingston
Three pictures today, actually. After seeing them, isn’t it hard to believe to that no one was seriously injured in the accident? I sat next to a UPS pilot on a PHL-IAD flight on Christmas Eve who occasionally flies to...
Homeland Security Chief Napolitano: New Airport Security Rules are None of Your Business
I can’t believe I am quoting the Village Voice, but I I liked this story: Apparently it wasn’t an accident that the TSA neglected to tell us how airport security rules have changed in response to Friday’s terror attempt. Homeland Security Secretary...
See, I was Right: New Security Measures from the TSA
Lucky just blogged about a new travel advisory from Air Canada: As a result of the added security precautions, passengers should also expect delayed and cancelled flights as well as missed connections. Air Canada will endeavour to transport passengers...
Not Just a Firecracker: Man Claiming Ties to Al Qaeda Fails in Attempt to Blow Up Delta A330 with 288 Aboard
Just as the story was breaking yesterday, I blogged about media reports concerning a passenger attempting to use firecrackers aboard a Northwest/Delta flight from AMS to DTW. Hours later, we learned it was not just an innocent holiday celebration, but...
Christmas Greetings and a Salute to United’s Fantasy Flight
I used Thanksgiving day to express my thanks to particular people at United for their hard work and dedication throughout the year and I want to use this Christmas Day post to commend United for their annual Fantasy Flight...
Passenger Ignites Firecracker on Delta Flight from Amsterdam to Detroit
1948 ET UPDATE: I reported on this earlier today just as the story was breaking. Apparently it was not just a firecracker. See Hunter’s link below. More details and analysis as the story develops. Well, I can’t blame this...
Kicking Myself for Rookie Mistake—Live from 40K Feet
I am currently 40K feet above the ground en route from JFK to SFO, just finished Inglorious Basterds (didn’t like it), and I thought I’d try out United’s GoGo internet service. I’m impressed. My 1100 flight was oversold and...
What the new DOT Tarmac Delay Guidelines Mean for You
While a Passenger Bill of Rights in the United States remains gridlocked in Congress, the AP reports the Obama Administration has announced new rules that: Prohibit tarmac delays beyond three hours Require airlines to provide "adequate" food and drinking water for...
AA 737-800 Skids off Runway During Rainstorm in Jamaica
photo credit: Associated Press An American Airlines 737-800 skid off the runway in Kingston, Jamaica last night during a rainstorm, seriously injuring two passengers (as well as the pilot) and sending an unspecified number to the hospital. Thankfully,...
Robbed of a $450 Bump on US Airways Due to Broken Crew Seat
After landing in Baltimore at 0115 this morning, I curled up in a quiet spot in the airport for a few hours before my 0600 departure to PHL on the obscenely expensive 90-mile BWI-PHL flight. As I walked over...
Recap: Two Bumps, SilverKris Lounge, and the SFO Red Roof Inn
I reported yesterday that I scored a bump on my Sunday SFO-PHL flight and was rebooked in First Class on a non-stop flight this morning. The flight was oversold again and I happily gave up my seat for another...
Another $600 Bump
And my SFO-PHL flight is oversold again today. More details later.
Picture of the Week #6: Can you Identify the Border City?
Can you identify the location this picture was taken at? Hint: It is within walking distance of a border.
Wish I was Traveling on UA Today
For all you folks traveling to IAD today: I am jealous. Talk about the holy grail of VDB opportunities… It appears United is handling the situation well. I applaud the employees who are volunteering to put in some extra...
When Standby Doesn’t Pay Off on United
I’m in a bit of a bind this weekend thanks to the winter storms that will be hitting the East Coast tomorrow. I booked a Sunday morning return from Burbank to Philadelphia via SFO because it was half the...
Another Reason Not to Check Bags on United
As if the $25 fee wasn’t enough… First off, I decided to go with the quickest option, a one-stop through Chicago, and everything went smoothly. The upgrades cleared, the service was good, and the flights were on time. I...
Travel Dilemma for Tomorrow on United
I am confirmed in First Class on the evening non-stop from Philadelphia to Los Angeles tomorrow on United but need to come home in the morning due to a family emergency that has arisen. No bumps tomorrow… There are...
UPDATE: Man Violates Federal Law by Asking for Orange Juice on American Airlines Flight?
Last week I blogged about an alleged altercation between an AA FA and and a First Class passenger on a flight from Sacramento to Dallas in which the FA accused the passenger of "threatening, intimidating, and interfering with a...
British Airways Cabin Crew to Strike December 22-January 2
To commemorate the season of giving, BA cabin crews have decided to give their passengers a very special gift: the middle finger. I am not one who is completely unsympathetic to union concerns, but see if this makes sense...
