As flagged by One Mile At A Time, El Salvador has added a staggeringly high tariff it calls an “Airport Improvement Fee” for citizens of India and several African nations who are flying through El Salvador International Airport. New...
Vegan Meal In United Airlines Business Class
It’s trendy to be vegan these days, but I pre-ordered a vegan meal in United Airlines business class merely for the novelty of trying a new dish. United Airlines Business Class Vegan Meal A vegan diet is based on...
United Airlines Reminds Flight Attendants That Loyalty Is A Lifetime Endeavor
“A college student flying Basic Economy today may become a loyal MileagePlus member flying Polaris in the future.” So says John Slater, the Vice President of Inflight Services at United Airlines. As United takes delivery of new aircraft and...
American Airlines Sued Over “Scalding Hot” Coffee Spill
A passenger has sued American Airlines after a flight attendant spilled “scalding hot” coffee on him, claiming it burned him and ruined his tattoo. American Airlines Faces Hot Coffee Lawsuit George Latorre was traveling from Vietnam to New York...
JetBlue Will Add Service To Ireland, Scotland In 2024
JetBlue plans to continue its gradual transatlantic expansion with a trio of new flights next year, including service to Dublin, Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland. JetBlue Plans Service To Ireland + Scotland JetBlue launched transatlantic flights in 2021 with service...
American Airlines Passenger Upgrades Herself, Asked To Move For ‘White People’
An American Airlines passenger helped herself to a first class seat but was asked to move back to economy. Then another passenger was upgraded to the seat. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Review: United Club Denver B East (DEN)
What a difference a remodel makes. The newly renovated United Club in Denver B East is a total transformation from the tired old space and makes United Club access in Denver more valuable than ever. United Club Denver B...
Will You Reward Delta Air Lines For Being Honest?
Now that the dust has settled, I am trying to get a feel for how Delta Medallion elites will approach loyalty on Delta going forward. Will Delta Air Lines’ candor about its ultimate intentions deter loyalty now? When it...
Alaska Airlines Pilot Accused Of Attempted Murder Claims He Was High On Psychedelic Mushrooms, Had Not Slept In 40 Hours
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who has been accused of attempted murder for trying to shut down the engines in-flight while in the cockpit of a regional jet has proffered a number of defenses including that his body had...
I’m Planning A Trip To Greenland And The Canadian Arctic!
With Air Greenland adding a link to the Canadian Arctic next summer, I am plotting out a trip to Greenland, Copenhagen, and Iqaluit, Canada. Air Greenland Places Iqaluit Flights On Sale First, let’s briefly look at the details of...
Sloshed JetBlue Passenger Claims Flight Attendants Denied Her Alcohol Because She Was White
A woman who appeared to be inebriated on JetBlue flight made the outlandish claim that she was denied alcohol service because she was white and the flight attendants were black. Woman Claims JetBlue Flight Attendants Refused To Serve Her...
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Business Class [2023]
I slept quite well on my redeye flight on United Airlines in 777-200 business class from San Francisco to Newark. The bottom line on a United redeye is that you can expect a solid rest. United Airlines 777-200 Business...
When You Find Your Business Class Seat Is Reserved For A Crewmember…
I boarded my United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Newark ready for a nice sleep. But my heart skipped a beat when I found a placard around my seat, 1A, that said, “Reserved for crew member seating.” How...
Who Is Joseph David Emerson, Alaska Airlines Pilot Accused Of Attempted Murder?
Friends and neighbors of Joseph David Emerson, the 44-year-old Alaska Airlines pilot who now faces 167 criminal charges, are stunned by his alleged actions, with one colleague suggesting a mental breakdown. Joseph David Emerson, The Alaska Airlines Pilots Now...
As Man Is Kicked Off Flight, He Grabs The Phone Of Woman Filming Him
While I understand that is not comfortable to see others filming you against your will, when you act up on an airplane you should expect it and you cannot just yank the phone out of the hand of a...
Southwest Airlines Kicks Off Woman After Her Dog Won’t Stop Whining
I’m not prepared to join the chorus in condemning a team of flight attendants at Southwest Airlines for kicking off a woman when her dog would not stop making noise. Sometimes there is sufficient cause to justify preemptive action...
Alaska Airlines Adding Longest Route Yet…On A 737
Alaska Airlines will operate its longest route yet…on a Boeing 737 MAX 8. The Seattle-based carrier plans to launch new service between New York and Anchorage–quite a distance for such a jet, particularly in its current configuration. Alaska Airlines...
Delta SkyMiles Revision Remains Absurd, Will Lose Customers
Delta announced requirements for its SkyMiles loyalty program elite levels would increase by 50-100% but after backlash reduced those adjustments to 25-67% increases. That’s not going to be good enough. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Best Pizza Ever? Getting Into The Elusive Lucali (Brooklyn)
Lucali is one of those nearly impossible restaurants to get into, famous for great pizza. I couldn’t believe we got into the Brooklyn location, and it lived up to the hype. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Review: SLS Baha Mar (Bahamas) Two Bedroom Suite
For my third visit to the mega-resort, Baha Mar, in the Bahamas I stayed at the SLS Baha Mar in a two-bedroom suite, an impressive, and spacious accommodation. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
