I’ve had consistently good experiences with SAS longhaul business class over the years and this flight was no exception…not just because of the comfortable seat and excellent food, but because of the timing. Flying to Europe on Christmas Eve...
Where Your Pet Can Actually Sit On United Airlines…And Why So Many People Cheat The Rules
If you’re planning to fly with a pet on United Airlines, where you sit matters more than you might think. Where Your Pets Can Actually Sit On United Airlines A new internal memo for flight attendants shared with Live...
Frontier Pilot Slams On Brakes At LAX After Trucks Nearly Cause Catastrophic Collision
A Frontier Airlines flight encountered a terrifying incident at Los Angeles International Airport when a pair of service trucks failed to yield as the aircraft was taxiing for departure. Frontier Pilot Slams On Brakes After Trucks Cut Off Plane...
Why I Keep Going Back To Germany And Switzerland, A Spring Photo Essay
I had a great week in Germany and Switzerland and want to share photos from my time there, which capture better than words why I love these little getaways to Europe. Spring Break Germany & Switzerland – A Photo...
Delta SkyMiles Sale To Malta Is Surprisingly Good, Even In Delta One
Delta Air Lines is offering a limited-time SkyMiles award sale to one of my favorite destinations in Europe…and it’s a good one. Delta SkyMiles Sale To Malta Is A Great Excuse To Visit One Of Europe’s Best Islands For...
Natasha Lyonne Removed From Delta Flight After Bizarre Behavior In Seat
A Delta Air Lines flight in Los Angeles was delayed to remove a celebrity who would not follow flight attendant instructions. Natasha Lyonne Removed From Delta Flight After Refusing To Follow Crew Instructions Actress Natasha Lyonne was reportedly removed...
Delta Air Lines Signals Permanently Higher Fares, Fewer Flights, And A New Wave Of Airline Mergers
Delta Air Lines just offered a candid look at how it is thinking about pricing, capacity, and competition…and none of it points toward cheaper travel anytime soon, regardless of oil prices. Several comments were made in its latest earning...
American Airlines Strips Basic Economy Perks From Elites, Raises Bag Fees
After Delta, United, JetBlue, and even Southwest raised checked bag fees, American Airlines has now followed suit…while also making its most restrictive basic economy fares even worse. American Airlines Raises Bag Fees, Adds Basic Economy Surcharge And New Restrictions...
American Airlines Flight Delayed Because Pilot Was In Line At Starbucks…That’s How Bad AA Coffee Is
Airlines delay flights for all kinds of reasons…weather, maintenance, late inbound aircraft. But a pilot stuck in line at Starbucks? American Airlines Flight Delayed Because Pilot Was In Starbucks Line A reader of View From The Wing shares a...
Delta, Southwest Match $45 Bag Fee As Airlines Once Again Move In Lockstep
Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are the latest two U.S. carriers to raise baggage fees in the face of rising fuel costs and uncertainty in the Middle East. Delta, Southwest Raises Checked Bag Fees, The Latest Carriers To...
Delta Air Lines Beats Q1 Earnings, Plans To “Meaningfully” Cut Growth As Fuel Costs Surge
Delta Air Lines has reported its 2026 first quarter earnings, offering an early look at how U.S. airlines are navigating rising costs, geopolitical uncertainty, and still-strong travel demand. As expected, it was a strong quarter for Delta, but the...
Exit Row Drama On United Flight: Laptop Rule Ignored, But The Bigger Problem Was The Self-Appointed Enforcer in 21C
Airplane etiquette debates are nothing new, but a recent exit row incident on a United Airlines flight raises a more interesting question: where does safety enforcement end and self-appointed policing begin? Exit Row Passenger Refuses To Stow Laptop For...
“Trump Loves To See Big Deals Happen” As Administration Signals Openness To Airline Mergers
I sense a growing fever pitch for consolidation in the U.S. airline industry, and now a key member of the Trump administration is signaling openness to it. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Signals Openness To Airline Mergers, Says “Trump Loves...
TSA Quietly Sharing Passenger Data With ICE, Leading To Arrests At U.S. Airports
If you think airport security screening in the United States is only about keeping flights safe, think again: the mission has secretly expanded. TSA Quietly Feeding Passenger Data To ICE, Leading To Hundreds Of Arrests A Reuters report reveals...
Review: Air France Lounge Chicago (ORD)
The Air France Lounge in Chicago O’Hare (ORD) is a small but comfortable SkyTeam lounge in Terminal 5 with a selection of food and drinks that satiated my family ahead of our transatlantic flight. Air France Lounge Chicago Review...
United A321neo Redeye Economy Review: I Didn’t Sleep, But Landed To A Perfect “Hallelujah”
I enjoyed a comfortable redeye journey on United Airlines onboard an Airbus A321neo in economy class from Los Angeles to Chicago, with an unexpected moment of sublimity after landing. United Airlines A321neo Economy Class Review (LAX-ORD Redeye) Despite the...
United Airlines Unveils Adidas Sneakers For 100th Anniversary But You Probably Can’t Get A Pair
United Airlines has unveiled a sharp new pair of Adidas sneakers for its 100th anniversary…but good luck getting one. It is also marking its centennial with a collectible vinyl record tied to the song that is inextricably linked to...
Trump Administration Floats Pulling Customs From Major Airports In Sanctuary Cities, Threatening To Shut Down International Flights
The Trump administration’s new Department of Homeland Security Secretary has floated the idea of pulling customs officers from airports in so-called sanctuary cities, effectively shutting them down to international traffic. While this is simply the latest unserious idea from...
Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant Wears “ICE OUT” Pin Onboard, Reigniting Debate Over Politics In The Cabin
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant is facing backlash after wearing an “ICE OUT” pin while working onboard a recent flight, raising the perennial question of whether airline crew should be displaying political messages in the cabin. Alaska Airlines Flight...
American Airlines Reassigned Confirmed Business Class Seats To Employee Standbys During Boarding: Here’s How To Avoid It
Here’s a cautionary tale that should make you think twice about when you board your next flight. Checked in, confirmed seat, and still almost left behind on American Airlines… When Confirmed Seats Aren’t Really Confirmed (American Airlines Edition) A...
