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...
Pimento Pretzel Burger On United Airlines

Each month United slightly modifies its burger offering on its buy onboard menu in economy class. This month’s burger includes pimento and bacon jam, which sounds like an interesting combo but turned out to be somewhat of a nothingburger....
Pilots Fly 747 From Seattle To Pittsburgh…For A Sandwich

I recently had the chance to try out the famed Primanti Brothers reuben sandwich and can now better understand why pilots at Boeing flew over 2,000 miles from Seattle to Pittsburgh…for lunch. Boeing Test Pilots Fly 747-8 From Seattle...
Beautiful: New AA Admirals Club In Denver

I had a chance to visit the brand new American Airlines Admirals Club in Denver this week and walked away very impressed. AA has done a tremendous job with this lounge, which marks a huge leap forward in design...
Singapore Airlines Announces Sale, Including Business Class Tickets

Singapore Airlines has announced that it will discount 170,000 tickets next month, including a sale on business class tickets. Scoot tickets will be discounted as well. Singapore Airlines Fare Sale (Including Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class) Launches On November...
What Is This Suspicious Blotch Around My First Class Window?

Earlier today I published a review of my brief American Eagle flight from Pittsburgh to New York. One thing I neglected to mention was a suspicious blotch around the window. What could it have been? Was it really what...
Air Canada Lawsuit Seeks To Stop Award Seat Scraping

Air Canada has filed a lawsuit against Seats.areo, an online search engine that helps users quickly identify award space across multiple dates. Air Canada alleges that the company’s screen scraping violates law and places tremendous strain on its systems....
Review: American Eagle E-175 First Class (PIT-JFK)

From Pittsburgh to New York City, I flew on an American Eagle Embraer 175 (E-175) operated by Republic, a short and very scenic flight from Western Pennsylvania to Eastern New York. American Eagle E-175 First Class Review (PIT-JFK) Buying...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Pittsburgh (PIT)

The American Airlines Admirals Club in Pittsburgh (PIT) is a better lounge than The Club and was a nice place to wait for my flight to New York. American Airlines Admirals Club Pittsburgh Review (PIT) I typically fly United...