JetBlue continues to offer a consistent product in Mint Business Class with warm service and excellent food. My A321 journey from Los Angeles to Newark was not without issue, but flying JetBlue was once again a pleasure. JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class Review (LAX-EWR) I parked at Mark’s house in Westchester (near In-N-Out) and walked […]
Review: Delta Sky Club Seattle A11 (SEA)
The newest Delta Sky Club in Seattle (SEA) in Concourse A near gate 11 provides welcome relief to overcrowding several nice amenities. Delta Sky Club Seattle Review (SEA) – A11 I visited this lounge during my multi-hour layover while traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago. Hours + Access + Location The lounge is located in […]
Review: Delta One Lounge Seattle (SEA)
Consider the Delta One Lounge in Seattle (SEA) like a fancy restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. I very much enjoyed my time here, enjoying a multi-course lunch and excellent service during a four-hour layover. Delta One Lounge Seattle Review (SEA) Delta invited me to the grand opening of this lounge earlier this year and […]
United Airlines Adds New Service To Bari, Glasgow, Split, And Santiago De Compostela
United Airlines announced four new transatlantic routes set to launch in 2026, including destinations in Croatia, Italy, Scotland, and Spain. The carrier also plans a new route to Iceland and South Korea and increased service to Israel. United Airlines Adds New Intercontinental Routes In 2026 Let’s review each new route and then I’ll offer some […]
United Club Philadelphia Reopens After Health Department Closure
UPDATE: The United Club reopened on October 7, 2025 after the health issues flagged in a September 2025 inspection were corrected. Per the latest inspection report: The Cease Operations Order has been lifted and the sticker can be removed by the establishment based on inspection results. A reinspection to assess compliance will be conducted at […]
Steelers Fly Aer Lingus Coach, Vikings Delta One To Ireland
The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings play a regular season NFL game in Dublin, Ireland today – but the flights over were very different experiences. NFL International Series The NFL’s international series has transformed from a quirky experiment into a steady piece of the league’s schedule, delivering regular season football to fans far from […]
Turkish Airlines Orders 225 Boeing Jets After Trump–Erdogan Meeting
In a move that is more about geopolitics than aviation, Turkish Airlines has agreed to purchase 225 Boeing aircraft, a massive order announced the day after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with President Donald Trump in the White House. While the deal signals modernization at the Turkish flag carrier, its scale and timing suggest […]
KLM Plans Major Longhaul Cabin Changes: More Seats, Fewer Galleys
KLM will introduce a new longhaul “service concept” starting in 2027 that it says will create more room for personal contact while also increasing the number of seats across its intercontinental fleet. The plan spans World Business Class to Economy Class, and includes layout changes that add capacity, particularly in Premium Comfort (premium economy). KLM […]
Is United Airlines Poised To Use AI For Personalized Award Pricing?
We’ve talked a lot about Delta’s AI pricing plans, which invited a lot of scrutiny, even from the U.S. Senate. But if any U.S. airline is positioned to push “next-gen” pricing into the world of airline tickets, I suspect it’s actually United Airlines, especially now that MileagePlus requires you to be signed in to even […]
Points and Miles Credit Card Earning Limits Self-Defeating
Many miles and points credit cards offer bonus earning categories but then get in their own way with earning caps – why do they do this? Earning Category Limits One of the strongest draws of those in our hobby that use credit cards to earn miles and points are the multipliers for certain categories. These […]
Southwest Airlines Explores First Class, Lounges, And Europe Flights
Southwest Airlines says it is exploring adding “first class, airport lounges, and flights to Europe,” but in chasing everything, it risks becoming nothing to anyone. The era of being loved for simplicity and reliability may be slipping away under pressure from Wall Street and I just don’t see this ending well. Southwest Chasing Premium Looks […]
Why U.S. Pilots Need The 1500-Hour Rule More Than Ever
In Part 1, I debunked the myths around the 1500-hour rule. Here in Part 2, I examine why this rule still matters: what experience truly brings to safety, judgment, and operational resilience. Why The 1500-Hour Rule Is Worth Defending So, since there are no studies that show the 1500-hour rule has made aviation safer, why […]
Kirby Says United’s Aggressive Growth Could Push American To Dehub O’Hare
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is turning up the heat, at least in terms of rhetoric, on American Airlines in Chicago, suggesting his competitor could eventually be forced to dehub Chicago O’Hare as United ramps up to 600 daily departures. Kirby also provided a United fleet update as the carrier accelerates delivery of new aircraft. […]
Passenger Hijacks O’Hare PA, Tells American Airlines Agents “You Can’t Be That Inept”
Passengers stranded at Chicago O’Hare International Airport finally heard an announcement at their gate…but it did not come from American Airlines staff. Instead, one frustrated traveler grabbed the microphone and told employees exactly what he thought of the situation. Passenger Hijacks O’Hare PA, Tells American Agents “You Can’t Be That Inept” American Airlines customers were […]
Idiotic American Airlines Passenger Tells Flight Attendant To “Shut Up” During Safety Briefing, Forcing Plane To Return To Gate
A passenger who rudely defied flight attendant instructions and constantly interrupted the safety video was booted from his American Airlines flight. Who tells a flight attendant to “shut up” while she is performing the safety briefing? Passenger Tells Flight Attendant To “Shut Up” During Safety Demo, Forcing American Airlines Plane Returns To Gate To Dump […]
Yum: Swedish Sour Gummy Worms On United Airlines
It’s hard for me to recommend junk food, but the new strawberry lemon flavored Swedish sour gummy worms on United Airlines are a really delightful treat. Taste Test: Swedish Sour Gummy Worms On United Airlines As a general rule, I’ve eliminated candy from my diet. One thing that held me back for years from having […]
What Do You Wear When You Fly?
When it comes to travel, one of the most common questions I get is: what do you wear when you fly? I’m now rethinking my standard answer. Comfort Or Class? What To Wear When You Fly I’ve long believed that how you dress matters, even when boarding an airplane. While airlines no longer require a […]
United Airlines Will Return To Greenland In 2026
United Airlines will once again operate flights between the United States and Greenland, with seasonal service returning in 2026. United Airlines Will Fly Nonstop To Greenland Again In Summer 2026 In June 2025, United launched a seasonal nonstop flight from Newark (EWR) to Nuuk (GOH), becoming the first U.S. airline ever to offer direct service […]
Uber, Like Delta, Should Testify To Congress Over Pricing
Uber has been shown to charge different pricing based on the airline chosen for airport drop-offs. Like Delta, they too should be called before Congress. Uber Charges Different Prices For The Same Airport Drop-Off We have seen dynamic pricing include a litany of new models in an attempt to extract every last dime from willing […]
Review: KLM 737-800 Business Class (Below Average)
My KLM 737-800 flight from Prague to Amsterdam in business class was uneventful. While the service was excellent, KLM offers a below-average business class product within Europe. KLM 737-800 Business Class Review (PRG-AMS) I booked my return ticket from Prague (PRG) to Los Angeles (LAX) via Amsterdam (AMS) for only 50,000 Flying Blue miles plus […]
