Houston’s airports seem to be producing a steady stream of ugly behavior lately, and a recent incident involving Frontier Airlines is another example of how quickly entitlement can turn into something worse. Passengers Misses Frontier Flight In Houston, Demands...
China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan Are Causing Widespread Flight Disruptions

China’s latest round of offensive military drills around Taiwan is causing flight delays and reroutes, disrupting thousands of travelers. China’s Live Fire Drills Around Taiwan Disrupt Flights And Force Airline Reroutes China has launched a large-scale series of live...
My Top 10 Airline Lounges Of 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on the top 10 airline lounges I visited in 2025. Note, this is not my all-time “top 10” list, but...
Review: Ethiopian Airlines A350-900 Economy Class

My overnight journey from Addis Abba to Frankfurt on an Ethiopian Airlines A350-900 was quite anti-climatic, which I guess is all I could have wanted on a longhaul flight in economy class. Ethiopian Airlines A350-900 Economy Class Review I...
Sean Duffy Is Pushing Healthier Airport Food And Spotlighting Farmer’s Fridge

I have already covered Secretary Sean Duffy’s new “family friendly airports” initiative and his not-so-subtle obsession with getting Americans to eat better while they travel, but one detail from the rollout is worth a closer look. Sean Duffy Wants...
Croatia Airlines Bets On Airbus A220, But I Don’t See A Future Without Subsidies

Croatia Airlines is swapping out its aging fleet for shiny new Airbus A220s, but it is trying to do so while the business itself remains stubbornly unprofitable. Croatia Airlines Bets On The A220, But I Don’t See A Path...
American Airlines: Flagship Lounge Philadelphia Lags Others

The introduction of American Airlines new Flagship lounge at Philadelphia is an utter disappointment and lags significantly behind the competition. New Flagship Lounge Open In Terminal A the American Airlines lounges (Philadelphia) are open for business and on a...
A Two-Star Hotel Stay at the World’s Biggest Luxury Conference

In the most conflicted possible experience, I found myself in a two-star hotel during the world’s largest luxury travel conference, ILTM Cannes. But why? Why I Intentionally Booked A “Two-Star” Hotel Location, location, location. For this particular event, ironically...
Spirit’s Engine Deal Buys Time

Spirit’s new Pratt deal and $140M cash boost buy breathing room, but survival still hinges on running a tighter airline, not just signing smarter contracts. A Lifeline Arrives, Quietly Spirit Airlines has spent the better part of the last...
Hero: Norse Captain Faces Angry Passengers To Explain Flight Cancellation

I feel both sympathy and gratitude toward a Norse Atlantic Airways captain who was delegated the uncomfortable task of informing his passengers that their flight was canceled. Rather than hide from the angry mob, he faced it, and in...
If You Want First Class, Buy It: The Collapse Of Airline Upgrades

For frequent flyers, the promise of upgrades was once a cornerstone of airline loyalty in the USA, but for most, that promise has eroded into frustration and cynicism. It’s time to fundamentally rethink upgrades once again. It’s Time For...
United Airlines Pilot Turns Denver Airport Layovers Into Piano Concerts

A United Airlines captain is reminding travelers that airports do not always have to feel chaotic or impersonal, even during the busiest travel season of the year. Captain Beau Brant Brings Music And Calm To Denver Airport United Airlines...
Review: Ethiopian Airlines Star Gold Lounge Addis Ababa (ADD)

I found the Ethiopian Airlines Star Gold lounge at its Addis Ababa hub to be quite underwhelming in terms of amenities, but still a huge upgrade in space and decor versus its prior generation of airport lounges. Ethiopian Airlines...
“Well, Are You Going To Get It For Me?” When Helping Turns Into Entitlement On A Flight

On a recent trip, I had to chuckle at the way a helping hand quickly morphed into entitlement in the form of helping an older woman lift her carry-on bag. When A Simple Favor Becomes An Expectation At 35,000...
Karen Melts Down On Frontier Airlines, Flight Attendant Calmly Ends The Drama

A woman was removed from a Frontier Airlines after cursing out a flight attendant, accusing her of “triggering” her and having an “issue” with minorities. Frontier Airlines Flight Attendant Shuts Down Profanity-Filled Passenger Outburst I wish we had a...
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Addis Ababa (ADD)

The Plaza Premium Lounge in Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD) is a unique lounge and among the most disappointing Plaza Premium lounges I have visited. Plaza Premium Lounge Addis Ababa Review (ADD) I stopped here briefly on my...
Pakistan Sells 75% Of PIA: Can The New Owners Turn Losses Into Profit?

Pakistan has completed a long-delayed and politically contentious privatization of its national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), marking a major shift in how the loss-making airline will be owned and operated going forward. Can PIA move from pariah to...
On The Eve Of Destruction. My 2025 Christmas Reflection

Although I am not a theologian or pastor, I like to offer an annual Christmas reflection. This year, I focus on how obedience is at the heart of the Christmas story and should be part of our story, especially...
Are All Hallmark Movies This Bad, Or Did United Airlines Make It Worse?

Are all Hallmark movies this bad, or did United Airlines just help make a particularly cringeworthy one? United Airlines, Hallmark Team Up To Make “Miles Apart” Holiday Movie United Airlines has officially entered the Hallmark Christmas cinematic universe with...
“You’re Ruining Christmas!” Passenger Explodes After Alaska Airlines Blocks Blocks Her Cats From Boarding

She wanted to take two cats with her in one carrier on an Alaska Airlines flight. When the airline wouldn’t allow it, her claim of “Christmas ruined” became a viral and pathetic holiday spectacle. “Two Cats Karen” Melts Down...

