Perhaps I am hopelessly naive, but I was not at all disturbed by the recent controversy over a passenger sitting in the cockpit on a recent United Airlines charter flight. In fact, I think it’s time to let kids...
JetBlue Bans Jewish Passenger For Complaining About Flight Attendant’s Palestine Pin
A Jewish passenger claims JetBlue banned him after a flight attendant lied about an onboard encounter concerning a Palestine pin on her uniform. JetBlue Bans Jewish Passenger After Complain About Palestine Pin Worn By Flight Attendant Paul Faust, 54,...
Photo Essay: Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia
I almost skipped it, but decided to pop into the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia and I am really glad I did…the architecture and the interior artwork were quite outstanding. Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral In Sofia, Bulgaria –...
Great Mexican Food In Sofia, Bulgaria?
Ah yes, a new city and a new opportunity to seek out Mexican food in a foreign land. But things did not work out in Sofia, Bulgaria and perhaps that was for the best? In Search Of Mexican Food...
Editorial: United MileagePlus Is On A Destructive Course
The latest round of devaluations to United MileagePlus redemptions seriously jeopardizes the program’s value and undermines the very premise of a loyalty program. It’s too early to say whether United Airlines will get away from it, but it is...
Unleashed Dog Rambles Down Aisle On American Airlines Flight, Of Course Has An Accident…
When you fly with your pet dog on a commercial flight, you are instructed to leave it in a pet carrier for a very good reason. As passengers found out on an American Airlines flight, an unleashed dog who...
Review: TAROM ATR 72-500 Business Class
My short TAROM flight from Bucharest to Sofia on the ATR 72-500 in business class was a reminder that “business class” in Europe means something very different than much of the rest of the world. TAROM ATR 72-500 Business...
Mysterious Liquid Oozes Out Of Lavatory And Down Aisle On Spirit Airlines Flight
Passengers watched in bewilderment as a mysterious liquid flowed down the aisle from a rear lavatory on a Spirit Airlines flight to Newark. Spirit Airlines In-Flight Entertainment: Mysterious Liquid From Lavatory Spirit Airlines is the butt of many jokes...
United MileagePlus Devalues Business Class Awards Outside USA
Bad news for United MileagePlus members, with last week’s devaluation of premium cabin awards now spreading to regions wholly outside the USA. Business class awards are now absurdly more expensive and some economy class awards are more expensive too....
I Got “Felt Up” By The TSA After Body Scanner Detects Suspicious Package
True story. I recently had the oddest TSA security experience at Los Angeles International Airport that has left me wondering what possibly could have triggered the full body scanner to pinpoint my…package. TSA Body Scanner Flags My Suspicious Package...
Better Than Uber: Express Bus To Bucharest Airport
I took an Uber from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport into town, then Express Bus 100 back to the airport. The bus was the more efficient option… Guide: Bucharest Airport Bus After arriving in Bucharest, I summoned an Uber...
Photo Essay: Bucharest, Romania
I only spent 21 hours in Bucharest on my last trip, but there were several things I appreciated about the city that warrant a future visit. I’ve compiled the photo essay below from my walk around Bucharest. Bucharest, Romania...
Last Chance: FTU Seattle Is This Weekend
If your Saturday is free and you’re in the Seattle area or able to get there, consider a last-minute ticket to Frequent Traveler University (FTU). It’s going to be a great day in Des Moines (Washington, not Iowa!). Coming...
Taylor Swift Flew 178,000 Miles In 2023
Pop singer Taylor Swift is naturally quite the world traveler, though her air travel totals for 2023 are not quite as high as I would have thought. Taylor Swift 2023 Air Travel: A Closer Look 21-year-old Jack Sweeney is...
I Just Had One Of My Best United Airlines Flights Ever…
I’ve got to hand it to the crew of UA892, my flight from Seoul to San Francisco in Polaris Business Class. It was one of the best United flights I have ever flown. My Truly Great Flight On United...
Selfish Passengers Take Carry-On Bags With Them Down Emergency Slide As Aircraft Fills With Smoke
A recent evacuation of a passenger aircraft in Venezuela shows us the extreme danger and foolishness of trying to escape from a smoke-filled airplane with your hand baggage. Foolish Passengers Flee Smoke-Filled Plane Via Emergency Exit Slide…With Their Carry-On...
Review: Dacia Business Lounge Bucharest (OTP)
The Dacia Business Lounge, formerly the TAROM Business Lounge, at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) is a mixed bag. While I was very thankful to wait for my flight here instead of the gate area, it is by...
Review: The Marmorosch Bucharest (Marriott Autograph Collection)
I spent a night at The Marmorosch, a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel centrally located in Bucharest’s Old Town, and very much enjoyed the stay. This is a unique hotel with nice amenities. The Marmorosch Bucharest Review, A Marriott Autograph...
Will Southwest Airlines Abandon Open Seating?
Southwest Airlines has sent mixed signals concerning its long-term strategy of open seating as it prepares to introduce a new generation of economy class seats. Will Southwest Airlines finally eliminate open seating? My gut still says no… Will Southwest...
Great Coffee In Bucharest, Romania
I enjoyed an excellent cup of coffee during my 21-hour layover in Bucharest, a city that (once you move beyond the Old Town) is full of charm. Best Coffee In Bucharest, Romania Bucharest has a fascinating history and a...
