The first stop on my Star Alliance Lounge tour in Bangkok (BKK) was the Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge in Concourse E, a dated but comfortable lounge that was virtually empty. Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge Bangkok Review –...
15 Hours In United Airlines 777-300ER Polaris Business Class…
My “indirect” route between Los Angeles and Chicago began with a flight up to San Francisco then a 15-hour flight on United Airlines to Hong Kong in Polaris Business Class on the 777-300ER. United 777-300ER Business Class – My...
Alaska Airlines Bumped Paid First Class Passenger To Coach On 8-Hour Flight So Pilot Could Take His Seat
When airlines start bumping confirmed first class passengers on long flights, there is usually more to the story than a simple seat swap. But should a deadheading pilot be able to bump a first class passenger out of his...
American Airlines CEO Says Flight Attendants Sleeping On Airport Floors “Comes With The Kind Of Business We Run,” Claims They’re Still Better Off Than United Employees
Speaking at an employee event last Thursday, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom acknowledged the operational meltdown AA experienced thanks to Winter Storm Fern, but seemed complacent with the fact that so many flight attendants had to sleep on airport...
Influencer Sleeps Shirtless In Emirates Business Class…Here’s Why You Shouldn’t
A viral video of a social media personality “sleeping” shirtless in Emirates’ business class cabin has reignited debates about inflight etiquette, influence culture, and what should be considered acceptable behavior at 30,000 feet. Influencer Sleeps Shirtless In Emirates Business...
I’m Flying From Los Angeles To Chicago Via Hong Kong, Bangkok, And Taipei…
As my Premier 1K era with United Airlines reaches its end, I decided to redeem expiring PlusPoints by taking the scenic route between Los Angeles and Chicago…via East Asia, though even that required some last-minute improvisation thanks to flights...
5-Year-Old Released From Immigration Detention Flies Delta Home, Enjoys First Class Breakfast And Cockpit Visit
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, who has sought asylum in the United States, were released from a federal immigration detention facility on Sunday and flew Delta Air Lines back to Minneapolis, where the boy...
Review: St. Regis Bangkok (Outstanding Breakfast)
Like the Grand Hyatt Erawan a few doors down, the St. Regis Bangkok is a very nice, somewhat old-school Bangkok luxury hotel where I enjoyed a one-night stay including an outstanding breakfast buffet. St. Regis Bangkok Review For 40,000...
The Chase Dining Perk Is Incredible… Where It’s Available
Climbing credit card annual fees place extra emphasis on the value of its benefits. The Chase Dining credit, but it’s my favorite now – when it’s available. In a prior version, this post contained an error that American Express...
A New Uber Scam And How To Avoid It
I came across a terrifying new Uber scam that had multiple components on a recent trip to Mexico. Some aspects incredibly inventive, others coincidental. This is going to seem like an American Express ad by the end of the...
American’s 2025 Earnings Look Awful Next To Delta And United
Record revenue, relatively insignificant profit: American earned $111M on $54.6B while Delta and United cleared billions. The gap is getting hard to ignore. Record Revenue, Familiar Disappointment American Airlines just posted record full-year 2025 revenue of $54.6 billion, yet...
Review: Starlux A321neo Business Class (Lie-Flat Luxury On A Short Flight)
I enjoyed a short but sweet flight on Starlux from Taipei to Bangkok on the A321neo in business class. While not as luxe as the A350-900, it was nevertheless a very nice flight with great food and excellent service....
Delta Just Ordered Dozens Of Widebody Jets. So Where Will They Fly?
Delta Air Lines has quietly positioned itself for the next decade of longhaul growth, and unlike some headline-grabbing route announcements, this one starts with the hardware. Delta’s Widebody Buying Spree: Where Will All Those New A350s And 787s Fly?...
SAS Expands Longhaul Network With New Dubai, Phuket, And Krabi Routes
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is continuing its post-restructuring rebuild with a fresh round of longhaul growth, this time with routes to the United Arab Emirates and Thailand. SAS Adds Dubai And Thailand Routes As It Builds Longhaul Momentum SAS will...
United Airlines Teases Premium “Coastliner” A321neo With Lie-Flat Seats
After years of promise and speculation about narrowbody lie-flat seats at United Airlines, it looks like the airline may finally be ready to receive a “Coastliner” A321 aircraft that will represent a genuinely premium upgrade on its transcontinental routes....
American Airlines Announces Return To Venezuela
American Airlines has announced plans to resume service to Venezuela after a nearly seven year hiatus, but has not revealed any details about its service resumption. American Airlines Plans Daily Service To Venezuela U.S. carriers suspended service to Venezuela...
White House Clarifies Trump’s “Ban” On Canadian-Made Jets
Angry at what he sees as a slow certification process for Gulfstream jets in Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a decree (on social media of course) “decertifying” aircraft made in Canada and threatened 50% tariffs on future...
Turkish Airlines Self-Upgraders Allowed To Stay In Business Class…But Denied Meals
There are bold travelers, and then there are travelers who boldly wander into business class and hope no one notices… Turkish Airlines Self-Upgraders Got Caught…And Then Got Nothing I’ll admit it: most of us have looked at an empty...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Tell Me Why They’ve Lost Faith In Leadership…And Why They Hate The A321XLR
My conversation with flight attendants on a recent American Airlines flight demonstrates the trust deficit with leadership and the lack of vision and respect that are necessary for AA to start seriously chasing United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. ...
United Trolls American With “AAdvantage, United” Chicago Billboard Campaign
United Airlines has rolled out a new digital ad campaign across Chicago, which it says spotlights its strong performance in 2025 but does so by trolling American Airlines with an “AAdvantage, United” quip. United Trolls American In Chicago With...
