I received the e-mail below from British Airways last night: Dear Matthew, I’m happy to announce the launch of our 2010 Face of Opportunity Contest. We’ll be giving a free flight to hundreds of companies with up to 250...
Childish Action by UA Flight Attendants
Although I am "pro-business" in many respects, I don’t like to see workers get screwed and have been sympathetic to the plight of UA flight attendants in the post 9/11 era of dramatic salary reductions and benefit cuts. When I travel on...
United to Offer Portable Zune Players on Flights to Hong Kong and Australia
I still miss XM Radio on United, but earlier in the year United teamed up with Microsoft to offer "Zune inflight audio" across the UA fleet. The new audio selections have been well recieved by passengers and United and Zune are now taking...
I: Introduction – July 2010 South America Trip on United Airlines
It’s time for another trip report! This report will recount my airline travel and adventures in South America in July. I: Introduction II: Los Angeles to Washington Dulles via Denver in United First III: Washington to Buenos Aires in...
Ryanair’s O’Leary Proposes Eliminating Co-Pilots
Good ol’ Michael O’Leary. As if the standing seats and coin-operated lavatories were not enough, Ryanair’s chief has a new plan to save money: get rid of co-pilots. O’Leary told Bloomberg that having a second pilot in the cockpit...
The End of 50-Seat Regional Jets?
While we have seen a proliferation of regional jet routes on legacy airlines the last few years, have you ever noticed that the jets replacing mainline service are often the larger regional jets such as the CR7 or ERJ-170?...
New 747 Interiors Coming to Delta
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to refresh the interiors of their 16 Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The old Northwest birds have not encountered an interior decorator in years. The cabin refresh is part of Delta’s $1 billion plan to improve their product...
Disappointing Encore Performance by Megabus
After a great trip last week on Megabus from Philadelphia to Washington, DC and back, I was looking forward to another productive three hours this morning when I arose at the crack of dawn to catch a 5:50a bus...
Two Months of Free Travel on Finnair
Finnair, the Finnish national carrier and member of OneWorld, is promising an unforgettable adventure for those who have October and November open and are interested in jet setting. The airline is looking for four "independent advisors" to fly around...
American Matches Delta’s Triple Miles Offer
American has matched Delta’s offer of triple RDMs on select fares between New York Kennedy and Los Angeles/San Francisco from September 1st through December 31st. Like Delta, only premium tickets (first and business class) plus high-end economy fares apply....
Earn Triple Miles on Delta Transcons
For nonstop flights between LAX/SFO and JFK from September 1st through December 31st, Delta is offering triple redeemable miles on BusinessElite and select economy fares. Economy fares included in the offer are only Y, B, and M so forget...
Slide Your Way Between Flights at Singapore Changi Airport
From the airport that brought you movie theaters, a rooftop swimming pool, and a butterfly garden comes a new amusement to pass your time between flights: Singapore’s longest slide. The 40-foot jumbo slide in terminal three, aptly dubbed Slide@T3,...
Government Tells Airline to Change Name After Crash
That’s one way to reset your safety record… After a deadly crash that killed 42 and injured 54, the Henan provincial government in eastern central China has told their namesake airline, Henan Airlines, to change its name. The EMB-190 crashed last...
The Story Behind the Nine Passengers Thrown Off a United Flight Sunday Night
For two days, all we heard was that UA refused to transport nine passengers on a Sunday evening flight from Dulles to Tampa due to security concerns. Few details filtered out and we were left to speculate what really...
JetBlue Joins Southwest at Newark, Will Offer Daily Boston Flights
In a move aimed to draw some of the limelight away from Southwest, JetBlue has announced plans to serve Boston next year from Newark’s Liberty International Airport. Right now, only Continental flies nonstop between Newark and Boston and commands a...
More Seats and Overhead Space on American Airlines’ 737-800s
American Airlines’ is retrofitting its 76 737-800s in a move that will double the capacity of the overhead bins, bring electrical outlets to more seats, enable WiFi, add drop-down LCD screens, and decrease legroom. Yes, the airline that once...
Singapore Airlines’ Cookbook – Make Your Own Lobster Thermidor!
While I don’t think a United Airlines’ cookbook would be well received (remove pannini from freezer, heat for five minutes, serve…) Singapore Airlines’ prides itself in offering gourmet in-flight cuisine and recently published a cookbook, featuring 50 recipes from...
Department of Justice may Veto ITA-Google Deal
The DOJ is taking a second look at the proposed acquisition of ITA Software by Google, citing antitrust concerns. Earlier this year, Google agreed to buy ITA for $700 million in cash in order to bolster its travel division...
Will United Step in to Fill Void Left by Mexicana?
Mexicana ceased flying (again) on Saturday and it is increasingly likely that the historic Mexican carrier will be joining the likes of PanAm and TWA in that great boneyard in the sky. That gives other air carriers a chance...
Philadelphia to Washington, DC on Megabus
When I’m in Philadelphia, I often spend weekends with friends in Washington, DC. While I would prefer to fly or take Amtrak, bus travel is so inexpensive that I usually opt for that. Up until a few months ago,...
