Airbus is on the verge of passing Boeing to hold the best selling aircraft in the history of the world. But it’s shaping up to be a photo finish. How the Boeing 737 Became the Workhorse Long before streaming took over your seat‑back entertainment, the Boeing 737 was already flying high. First rolled out in […]
Canadian Government Moves To End Air Canada Strike And Restore Flights
The Canadian government has moved to end the Air Canada flight attendants’ strike, invoking its authority to force binding arbitration after thousands of cabin crew members walked off the job on Saturday. Canadian Government Moves To End Air Canada Strike, Force Binding Arbitration On Flight Attendants Patty Hajdu, Canada’s Minister of Jobs and Families, announced […]
United Airlines Faces Class Action Lawsuit For Selling “Window Seat Without A Window”
Is it false advertising for an airline to sell a so-called window seat that does not actually have a window? United Airlines is facing a class action lawsuit in California over this very issue. United Airlines Faces Class Action Lawsuit For Selling “Window Seat Without A Window” According to multiple reports, United Airlines is the […]
Franz Kafka Museum In Prague: A Fascinating Journey Into His Life And Works
Franz Kafka is a fascinating figure and the museum in Prague that traces his story is well worth a visit. Visiting The Franz Kafka Museum In Prague Franz Kafka was born in 1883 in Prague, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, into a middle-class Jewish family. He grew up speaking German but was also fluent […]
Is U.S. Senator Slandering Delta Air Lines?
Slander–the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation–is a serious charge, but has a U.S. Senator crossed the line in his attacks against Delta Air Lines? U.S. Senator Blumenthal Makes Serious Charge Against Delta Air Lines Senator Richard Blumenthal (D – CT) is the ranking Democrat on the […]
Do You Opt Out Of TSA Facial Recognition?
Maybe I’m hopelessly jaded, but I’m happy to trade privacy for convenience when it comes to TSA secrity checkpoints at US airports. That said, the crusade of one U.S. Senator to remind Americans of their privacy rights is commendable, even if naive. One U.S. Senator On A Crusade Against TSA Facial Recognition U.S. Senator Jeff […]
IndiGo Passenger Has Panic Attack, Gets Slapped…Then Vanishes
A bad situation only became worse onboard an Indigo flight when a man suffering a panic attack was slapped by his seatmate. IndiGo Passenger Slaps Fellow Traveler Amid Panic Attack—Victim Goes Missing, Then Found On July 31, 2025, an unsettling episode occurred aboard IndiGo flight 6E‑138 from Mumbai (BOM) to Kolkata (CCU). A passenger, identified […]
Delta’s AI Partner Scrubs “Individualized Pricing” Blog Post
Questions are swirling over the controversial use of artificial intelligence (AI) by Delta Air Lines to set ticket prices after its development partner whitewashed a blog post that boasted of individualized airfare pricing based on a number of factors like purchase history and “lifetime value.” Delta AI Partner Quietly Edits Blog Post After Exposing Individualized […]
Is United Airlines Bringing Back McDonald’s Onboard?
A teaser post on Instagram has me wondering if United Airlines might be bringing back McDonald’s onboard? Let’s take a look at the history of their past partnership and whether it could return. Is McDonald’s Making A Comeback On United Airlines Flights? Back in the 1990s, United Airlines partnered with McDonald’s to offer “Friendly Skies […]
Delta Denies Using AI For Personalized Ticket Pricing, Despite Executive’s Remarks
Delta Air Lines has denied using or plotting to use AI pricing to set individual ticket prices based on what the algorithm presupposes people will pay. Delta Pushes Back On AI Pricing Claims Amid Backlash Over Executive Comments Delta responded to a letter from a trio of US Senators skeptical of recent comments made by […]
“I Want To Send A Message To Trump!” Man Tackled After Shouting “I’ve Got A Bomb” And “Death To America” On Scotland Flight
Panic erupted onboard an easyJet flight when a man stood up and shouted that he had a bomb and wanted to “send a message to Trump.” easyJet Passenger Tackled After Yelling “I’ve Got A Bomb” And “Death To America” Passengers onboard easyJet flight U2 6477 from London Luton (LTN) to Glasgow (GLA) on Sunday, July […]
Review: SAS A350 Business Class (Los Angeles – Copenhagen)
My 10.5-hour SAS A350 flight in business class from Los Angeles to Copenhagen was another excellent overall experience on Scandinavian Airlines, though a trio of factors onboard limited my rest on what is ordinarily a flight perfectly timed for sleeping. SAS A350 Business Class Review (LAX-CPH) I prefer flying nonstop from Los Angeles to Europe […]
American Airlines 737 Fire, Idiots Escape With Bags, Lives
An American Airlines 737 in Denver experienced a fire that forced an evacuation. Some passengers escaped with their bags, were lucky to make it out alive. American Airlines Fire Incident In Denver On Saturday, July 26th, 2005 American Airlines flight 3023 suffered an apparent fire underneath the aircraft. It may have been the tires or […]
Chicago O’Hare Turf War: United And American Fight For Gates
United Airlines and American Airlines continue to battle fiercely over gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), with both carriers vying for growth in one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. While the details matter, the good news is that consumers will ultimately benefit no matter who wins the war. The Ongoing Gate Battle Between […]
United Airlines CEO Says Focus Is On Profitability, Not Beating Delta
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby claims he is focused on absolute profitability, not surpassing industry leader Delta Air Lines, even while candidly admitting Delta is the blueprint United has followed in recent years to increase revenue and profitability. United CEO Scott Kirby: It’s Not About Beating Delta, It’s About Absolute Profitability Kirby was asked by […]
Delta Air Lines Challenges United Airlines With New Los Angeles – Hong Kong Route
UPDATE: The new Delta Air Lines route from Los Angeles – Hong Kong is officially confirmed. The 7,260-mile flight will launch on June 6, 2026. Flights will operate daily. Delta will utilize an Airbus A350-900 on the route with: 40 “Delta One” business class seats 40 “Premium Select” premium economy class seats 36 “Comfort+” extra […]
Air India Flight 171: Profiles Of The Pilots Involved In 787 Crash
As pilot error emerges as the likely culprit for the crash of Air India 171 (if for nothing else than via process of elimination), here’s what we know about the two pilots who were at the controls when the Air India Boeing 787 crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. Profile Of […]
Ride-free Theme Park, Puy Du Fou, Voted Best In The World
The theme park most have never even heard of, Puy du Fou, was voted best theme park but doesn’t have a single ride. The Anti-Theme Park If you’ve never heard of it, you’re in good company, I hadn’t until this week. Despite hosting millions of visitors annually and being named “Best Theme Park in the […]
American Airlines Adds Pajamas And Mattress Pads To Business Class
As it attempts to re-establish itself as a premium carrier, American Airlines is adding pajamas and mattress pads to its international business class product. Pajamas And Mattress Pads Return To American Airlines Business Class After years of waffling under Vasu Raja, American Airlines is seemingly making a 180º turn under the leadership of Chief Customer […]
Sad Report: Hyatt Outsources Call Center, Fires US Phone Support Agents
Hyatt has reportedly terminated hundreds of its remaining US-based call center agents, moving their jobs to El Salvador and the Philippines. That explains a recent call to make a date change to a reservation that left me scratching my head. Hyatt Outsources Call Center I recently picked up the phone to make a simple date […]
