The Aer Lingus Lounge in London Heathrow was a great place to start my journey home on Aer Lingus, with a nice breakfast spread, barista-made coffee, and plenty of seating. Aer Lingus Lounge London Review (LHR) I began my...
Review: Singapore Airlines A380-800 Suites Class (Singapore – London)
My 14-hour journey from Singapore to London on Singapore Airlines onboard the A380-800 in Suites Class was about as flawless as a flight can be, with decadent meals, personalized service, and a very cozy first class suite. Singapore Airlines...
My Travel Dilemma: Book Flights Now Before Airfares Rise…Or Wait?
Airfares are creeping up again as oil prices surge and uncertainty spreads across global energy markets. That leaves many travelers facing a familiar dilemma: book now before prices rise further, or wait and hope fares come down. I’m currently...
Sunny Naqvi’s 43-Hour Chicago O’Hare Detention Story Is Falling Apart
The story of a Chicago-area woman who claimed she was detained for 43 hours after arriving at Chicago O’Hare International Airport has taken another dramatic turn. Federal authorities have now released surveillance images and doubled down on their claim...
Spare Some Change? Denver Airport Asking Travelers To Donate Gas And Grocery Gift Cards To Unpaid TSA Agents
Denver International Airport is asking travelers to donate grocery and gas gift cards to help Transportation Security Administration officers who are working without pay during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. It is a sad situation and a reminder...
Delta Air Lines Signals New Los Angeles–Manila Flights As Philippine Airlines Pushes Chicago Route
Delta Air Lines has quietly revealed plans to launch service between Los Angeles and Manila, but the timing of the disclosure points to a strategic goal beyond simply announcing a new route. Delta Signals Los Angeles–Manila Flights As It...
United Airlines Partners With Chef’s Table To Create New Polaris Business Class Meals
United Airlines is partnering with Chef’s Table, the brand behind the popular Netflix documentary series, to introduce a new lineup of chef-designed meals in Polaris business class. United Airlines Taps “Chef’s Table” Chefs To Create New Polaris Business Class...
Review: Singapore Airlines The Private Room (SIN)
Singapore Airlines offers two first class lounges at its hub at Singapore Changi Airport. This review highlights The Private Room, the exclusive first class lounge for Singapore Airlines first class passengers. Singapore Airlines The Private Room Review (SIN) Ahead...
Why I Chose A Middle Seat In Economy Over First Class On American Airlines
Sometimes the best upgrade is the one you do not take. Why I Turned Down A First Class Upgrade On American Airlines Recently I flew from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) on American Airlines. Before departure, I had...
Delta Air Lines Refused To Reopen Door For First Class Passenger After Medical Emergency
A musician with elite status on Delta Air Lines says he was denied boarding after stepping away to deal with a medical issue moments before departure. It’s an unfortunate story, but I’m siding with Delta on this one. A...
DHS Says Sunny Naqvi’s 43-Hour O’Hare Detention Story Is “Blatantly False”
The story of a U.S. citizen allegedly detained for 43 hours after arriving at Chicago O’Hare has taken a dramatic turn. Federal authorities are now flatly denying that the woman was ever detained at all. DHS Denies Sunny Naqvi...
Airlines Quietly Begin Raising Fares As Jet Fuel Prices Surge
The days of cheap airfare may be drawing to an end, at least for now. Airlines around the world are beginning to raise ticket prices as jet fuel costs surge following escalating tensions in the Middle East. Airlines Begin...
MAGA Turns On United CEO Scott Kirby After Old Diversity Hiring Clip Goes Viral
MAGA influencers are suddenly turning on United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby after an old clip about diversity hiring resurfaced online. But if you listen to Kirby’s full remarks in context, it raises a simple question: are critics reacting to...
Entitled American Airlines Passenger Kicked Off Flight For Playing Loud Videos Without Headphones
If you play videos out loud on a plane without headphones, you deserve to be thrown off the flight. That is exactly what happened on a recent American Airlines flight after a passenger refused to stop blasting videos on...
TSA Lines Stretch To 3.5 Hours At Some Airports, But Is The DHS Shutdown Really To Blame?
Reports of hours-long TSA lines at U.S. airports are beginning to circulate just as the busy spring break travel season ramps up. Some observers are already blaming the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. That may ultimately prove...
Why Flying Basic Economy Feels Like Dating An Abusive Boyfriend?
Airlines will happily sell you a basic economy ticket, but they really wish you wouldn’t buy one. That tension sits at the heart of a thoughtful new Washington Post story examining why airlines keep making their cheapest fares less...
“He’s Praying In A Foreign Language!” Southwest Flight Diverts After Prayer Alarm Sparks Security Scare
A Southwest Airlines flight bound for South Florida diverted to Atlanta on Friday night after passengers became alarmed by the behavior of a fellow traveler. But what initially appeared to be a serious security incident ultimately turned out to...
Claim: U.S. Citizen Detained For 43 Hours At Chicago O’Hare Over “Curious Travel History”
A Chicago-area traveler says she was detained for nearly two days after landing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, raising questions about why federal authorities held a U.S. citizen for so long. U.S. Citizen Says She Was Detained At Chicago...
Drone Attacks Near Dubai Airport As UAE Denies Retaliatory Strike On Iran
Flights have resumed at Dubai International Airport, but the security situation around one of the world’s most important aviation hubs remains anything but stable. Reports that the United Arab Emirates launched retaliatory strikes against Iran, now officially denied by...
Spirit Has a Bankruptcy Plan But Fuel Prices Threaten It All
Spirit’s bankruptcy exit plan cuts debt by billions and shrinks to 94 planes. But surging fuel prices from the Iran conflict could derail the whole thing. Spirit Airlines has been through a lot. Two bankruptcy filings in under a...
