Aug
09
2015
“Trying to figure out how to get from Cleveland OH to Moorea and Bora Bora using United (or Star Alliance) miles. Can you help? Thanks”
Getting to French Polynesia Using Miles
General
Category Archives for General.
First Class Passengers Get First Dibs on Overhead Bins
Aug
09
2015
American Airlines frequently begins boarding prior to posted boarding time, so when I am going to need overhead space I’m not just boarding 30 minutes prior to departure… I’m showing up at the gate several minutes before that.
Last Tuesday, though, my flight was nearly completely boarded when it was more then 35 minutes prior to departure. I got on and found all of the first class overhead bins closed. A flight attendant opened one for me, directly above my seat. It was empty.
Jennifer Aniston Paid $5 Million to Endorse Emirates, Honeymoons on an Airbus A380?
Aug
09
2015
Jennifer Aniston is apparently being paid $5 million to endorse Emirates according to Page Six.
Delta’s Richard Anderson vows never to watch Friends re-runs again.
Of course as with all things aviation-related in non-specialized media, there’s a bit of misreporting…
Tinder for Pilots and Flight Attendants (“Don’t Waste Your Time in Transit”) and More!
Aug
09
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Oh, Hi Teens! TSA Here. We Have an App Listing All Sort of Forbidden Toys.
Aug
08
2015
A 12 year old boy’s toy grenade was found by the TSA last week at Jacksonville airport.
And since a toy hatchet was also found on a teenager last week in Orlando the TSA is reminding parents and teens not to bring ‘realistic’ looking toy weapons through the checkpoint.
Happy 50th Birthday to Singapore: the Most Underrated Highly Rated Destination
Aug
08
2015
I haven’t spent as much time in Singapore as I have in Hong Kong or Bangkok, although it’s probably getting to be close. So many people tell me that they think of Singapore as ‘just a stopover’ or as ‘Asia light’ and I think they completely miss the point.
Fuel Dumps Explained, the Value of Airplane Poop, and the Whole Cabin Crew is Drunk
Aug
08
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Don’t Believe Delta: Eliminating LaGuardia’s Perimeter Rule Will Reduce Service to Small Cities. And That’s Ok.
Aug
08
2015
Immediately after plans were announced to remake LaGuardia airport, there was speculation about a side deal with Delta to get the airline to pay for part of the renovation in exchange for lifting the perimeter rule at the airport.
And indeed, the Port Authority is now considering lifting the rule.
Denied an Upgrade When a First Class Seat is Available: Did the Gate Agent Go Too Far?
Aug
08
2015
I saw something happen on an American Airlines flight last night that I haven’t ever seen happen before: departing with an empty first class seat when passengers were on the upgrade list.
American’s New Meal Service, and Why Food Matters on a Plane
Aug
08
2015
At the end of June I got a preview of Ameican’s new meal service which rolled out domestically August 1st.
The changes were a continuation of improvements that began May 1 when the airline introduced entree salads.
But why does meal service even matter on a plane, at least for relatively short domestic flights?
