The average nightly rate at a New York City hotel just hit a record high with no relief in sight. The reason? 20% of hotels have become shelters for migrants and the homeless. Hotels In New York City Have...
Bark Air Takes Flight On Sold-Out Inaugural Journey
On Thursday, May 23, 2024, Bark Air–the new airline for dogs–launched service on a sold-out flight from New York to Los Angeles on a Gulfstream G5 jet. Will this new carrier be a winner? Bark Air Launches New York...
PS Air Bar: Airline-Themed Speakeasy In Palm Springs
I was in Palm Springs last week and a friend took me to an airline-themed “speakeasy” aptly called PS Air Bar. It’s a lot of fun and worth a stop if you are in town. PS Air Bar –...
Sorry Karen, An Open Middle Seat Is Not YOUR Personal Space!
It’s always nice to have an open middle seat on an airplane, but that does not mean you can claim it for yourself when you have a seatmate two seats away. Airplane Etiquette: Open Middle Seat Is Shared Space...
American Airlines Obscures Economy Class Pricing: An Unhelpful “Simplification”
American Airlines says it is just “simplifying the booking experience” but in reality is engaging in deception by conflating “main cabin” fares with “basic economy” fares in a way that reduces transparency. American Airlines Obscures Economy Class Pricing On...
Singapore Airlines Suspends Cabin Service When Seatbelt Light Is On
Earlier this week, one passenger died and 70 were injured after a Singapore Airlines 777-300ER experienced unexpected turbulence over Burma. In response, Singapore Airlines has suspended all cabin service while the seatbelt light is on. Singapore Airlines Now Suspends...
Springtime And Sustenance In Green Lake, Wisconsin
My annual trips to Green Lake, Wisconsin tend to occur in the autumn. Last year, my journey was so late the leaves were already off the trees and the docks had been taken down for the winter. But this...
American Airlines Backtracks After Blaming 9-Year-Old For Pervert Flight Attendant Who Filmed Her In Lavatory
UPDATE: American Airlines has backtracked, revising its original defense filing which sought to blame a 9-year-old girl for failing to notice a mobile phone that a flight attendant had hidden to secretly record her in an aircraft lavatory. “Our...
Analysis: JetBlue-British Airways Partnership Is All About American Airlines
JetBlue wants a closer relationship with American Airlines. British Airways also wants a closer relationship with American Airlines, though on its terms. I see that as an essential common link in the new partnership between JetBlue and British Airways....
Great Coffee In Kenosha, Wisconsin
On my drive from Chicago up to Green Lake, I stopped for some coffee in Kenosha, Wisconsin and found a lovely spot with great coffee Best Coffee In Kenosha, Wisconsin I arrived in Chicago around midday, grabbed my rental...
Review: United Airlines 737 MAX 9 Economy Class
My early morning 737 MAX 9 flight in EconomyPlus (extra legroom economy class) on United Airlines was productive and about as good as it gets when it comes to domestic economy class in the USA. United Airlines 737 MAX...
Please Do Not Put Your Water Bottle In Airplane Overhead Bin!
While it is good to hydrate, an airplane overhead bin is not the place for a water bottle…unless it is empty. Recently, I rose after takeoff to grab my bag and noticed it was wet. My heart sank…I immediately...
Can’t Find An Airline Ticket To Europe? Blame Taylor Swift.
It’s a phenomenon that I love, but one that is putting serious pressure on airfare from the US to Europe this summer: Americans are flocking to Europe to see Taylor Swift…and saving money doing so. It’s a win-win situation...
Review: United 737-800 First Class (SEA-LAX)
After a busy day in Seattle, I flew home on a retrofitted United Airlines 737-800 in first class. It was another smooth journey with a hearty meal and some great views over Los Angeles…but it wasn’t perfect. United 737-800...
Severe Turbulence On Singapore Airlines 777 (Images + Video)
One passenger is dead and 53 are injured after a Singapore Airlines 777 flight encountered severe and sudden turbulence enroute to Singapore. One Dead, 53 Injured After Severe Turbulence On Singapore Airlines 777 Flight Last night, on May 20,...
Woman Thrown Off Frontier Airlines Flight After Being Honest About Her Exit Row Duty (“Oh, I’m Not Going To Save Anybody. If Something Happens, I’m Going To Save Myself!”)
Ok, the long title says it all…but I do want to discuss today the difference between what you say and what you do. Should we applaud a woman on Frontier Airlines for being honest about her exit row intentions...
Heartwarming: United Pilot Surprises Mother On Emotional Flight
When a United Airlines pilot had the chance to surprise his mother, he certainly made the most of it with a heartfelt speech that left many in tears. United Pilot Surprises Mother On Flight Home 34-year-old Jerome Lawrence began...
How A Misplaced Laptop Led To A United Airlines 767-300 Diversion And 30-Hour Delay
An abundance of caution concerning an “inaccessible” laptop computer led to a diversion and a 30-hour delay on a United Airlines 767-300 transatlantic flight. United Airlines 767-300 Diverts Over “Inaccessible” Laptop Electronic devices stuck in seats are a serious...
American Airlines Award Map: Fly Between “Allahu Akbar” And “Retardville” For As Little As 20K Miles…
Oh, American Airlines. Life teaches us that when we cut corners, we often are burned. That’s the problem American Airlines experienced after its open-source map for its Fare Finder Tool was vandalized. American Airlines Fare Finder Tool Diplays Questionable...
Review: United Club Seattle (SEA)
Before flying home to Los Angeles, I stopped by the United Club in Seattle (SEA), a solid outstation lounge for United Airlines. United Club Seattle Review (SEA) I almost skipped this lounge (after spending some time in the nearby...
