United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has once again praised President Trump’s tariff policy, arguing noble intentions of creating middle-class careers are the driving force. But is something else going on? Is Kirby courting favor with the Trump administration because...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Turn On Management Over Losses
Flight attendants at American Airlines are angry about AA’s poor financial performance in the first quarter, especially when compared to its peers. But their proposed solution is deeply unsatisfying. American Flight Attendants Are Angry At Leaders For Poor Financial...
Review: Star Alliance Lounge Paris (CDG)
The Star Alliance Lounge in Terminal 1 of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) for non-Schengen flights represents a tranquil and spacious space with excellent amenities and great views. Star Alliance Lounge Paris Review (CDG) This is not the...
Trump Shrugs Off U.S. Tourism Decline: “Not A Big Deal”
President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that he was not worried about falling visitor numbers to the United States, calling it “not a big deal” and expressing hope that a weaker dollar would help to reverse...
United Airlines Invests In Radical New Wing-Shaped Passenger Jet
United Airlines Bets Big on Blended Wing Aircraft With JetZero Investment United Airlines is looking beyond the next generation of aircraft and investing in what might be the generation after that. Today, United announced it has made a strategic...
United Airlines Rolls Out “Huddle Process” To Quietly Remove Intoxicated Passengers
As United Airlines continues to improve its selection and quality of alcohol onboard, it is introducing a new “huddle process” this spring to efficiently remove passengers who display signs of intoxication onboard during the boarding process. New “Huddle Process”...
American Airlines Reports Q1 Loss, Pulls 2025 Outlook
American Airlines has reported a loss for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 and pulled its 2025 outlook, citing weaker domestic bookings and economic uncertainty. American Airlines Reports $473 Million Q1 2025 Loss The first quarter is traditionally the...
Review: Hôtel Wallace Paris (Hyatt – Mr. & Mrs. Smith)
I spent two nights in Paris at Hôtel Wallace, a Mrs. & Mrs. Smith property and part of the World of Hyatt program. Here’s the review in a nutshell: this is a hotel that you sleep in…not a hotel...
United Flight Attendant Refuses To Help Disabled First Class Passenger Store Her Cane, Then Tries To Throw Her Off Flight
A United Airlines flight attendant purportedly refused to help an elderly disabled passenger store her small purse and cane in the overhead bin, then tried to get her thrown off the flight when she complained. United Flight Attendant Says...
American Airlines No Longer Collects Bang & Olufsen Headphones Early In Premium Cabins, A Small But Important Win
American Airlines has stopped collecting Bang & Olufsen headphones early on many premium flights with plans to fully scrap this annoying practice later in 2025. Bang & Olufsen No Longer Collected Early On American Airlines In my flight review...
Scandinavian Airlines Brings The World To Your Tray Table: Introducing “Flavors By SAS”
The longstanding Nordic-focused inflight catering menu on Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is about to change. SAS Retires “New Nordic” And Goes Global With Inflight Dining SAS is spicing up its onboard menus, the first major update in eight years. Starting...
Bizarre: More United MileagePlus Partner Awards By Adjusting One Setting
Upgraded Points notes an odd phenomenon on united.com: more United MileagePlus partner awards appear by making one small adjustment to the settings. Glitch? More Partner Award Space With United MileagePlus After One Easy Adjustment To Settings Partner awards are...
European Demand For U.S. Air Travel: Crashing In West, Climbing In East
An interesting turn of events: European demand for air travel is crashing in the West but growing in the East. What does this mean for transatlantic travel this summer to the U.S.? A Tale Of Two Europes: East Vs....
11 Hours In KLM 787-10 Business Class…
After an evening flight from Prague and an overnight at the Hyatt Place AMS, it was time for my 11-hour KLM flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles on the 787-10 in World Business Class. The flight was smooth, comfortable,...
Alaska Airlines Cuts Transcontinental Routes, Adds San Diego Service
Alaska Airlines is retreating from Washington Dulles, blaming slowing demand and economic uncertainty, but building up its network in San Diego with the addition of three more routes from a station where Alaska is competing with Southwest Airlines for...
Review: Royal Air Maroc 737-800 Economy Class
Stepping onto a Royal Air Maroc 737-800 was like stepping back in time to a different era of flying…but the heat was a little intense. Royal Air Maroc 737-800 Economy Class Review I booked a ticket on Orbitz the...
German Teenagers Denied Entry To US, Jailed After Confessing To Remote Work While Backpacking
German teenagers were denied entry to the US, jailed, strip-searched, and deported after admitting to the high crime of doing remote work while backpacking. This story presents an important reminder for foreign travelers to the USA and will, unfortunately,...
Confirmed: United Airlines Will Debut 787-9 With New Business Class Suites
For months, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has been hinting about a big new announcement this year and we now have a better idea of what it will be: a new Polaris business class seat and ultra-premium configuration on...
“It’s A Boy And We’re Naming Him Ryan” – Woman Fakes Pregnancy To Avoid Baggage Fees On Ryanair
A woman disguised her excess carry-on items as a pregnancy bump in order to avoid extra baggage fees on Ryanair. I’m not so convinced about this particular incident though this trick has certainly been tried (successfully) before… Woman Fakes...
Review: Royal Air Maroc L’Oasis VIP Lounge Marrakech (RAK)
Unlike the pitiful domestic lounge in Casablanca, the Royal Air Maroc L’Oasis VIP Lounge in Marrakech (RAK) was very pleasant, with friendly service and a nice selection of food and drinks. Royal Air Maroc L’Oasis VIP Lounge Review –...
