Delta’s new Airbus A350s follow American’s lead among US airlines in offering a premium economy cabin that’s similar to domestic first class. It’s more space and upgraded amenities, but not the flat bed offering of business class.
Right now there’s an incredible fare of just $614 roundtrip in premium economy between Boston and Beijing, and it’s widely available through end of April. That’s flying premium economy for the same or less than coach.
American Airlines is selling business class roundtrips to China for about $2000 from either Toronto or Vancouver. If you’re positioning to one of those cities pay attention to where you connect on the way back to the U.S. because you may want to throw away the final segment.
The food is as good or better than what you’ll find at any other lounge in the United States. I’d probably wish for a bit more of a wine budget. However the seclusion in a busy airport cannot be matched by the other top lounges so to me that makes this one the best.
I realize it’s inconsistent to prize seclusion and wish for broader access at the same time, but it’s good enough that I wish more readers would be able to take advantage of it more often. That this is an American Airlines product is incredible.
Santa has been granted operating authority for his Christmas Eve sleigh ride by Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao. Santa has Global Entry, and a NOTAM has gone out about his route. But what about TSA screening with all those wrapped toys?
I flew home to Austin from Los Angeles on Wednesday night I was surprised to be offered a choice of a turkey wrap in a brown cardboard box, or a turkey wrap in a brown cardboard box.
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I’m impressed by the speed with which American has rolled out their Flagship lounges. They’re offering a high quality business class lounge product. The LAX lounge gets busy, but while I was there it wasn’t a madhouse. Food and beverage options, as well as showers, are quite good.
While I often skip the Admirals Club unless I need help with a reservation, it’s at least worth stopping in here if you’re eligible for a snack.
An Air China passenger claimed to be possessed by evil spirits, and her behavior forced the pilot of the aircraft to turn around and return to Beijing on Wednesday.
The woman in her 50s passed out about 20 minutes after takeoff, and crew determined she needed medical assistance. She regained consciousness and fold flight attendants that her body was being controlled by evil spirits.
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Allred filed suit on behalf of 3 women arguing that Spirit Airlines flight attendants were negligent in serving alcohol to the problem passengers and failing to defuse the fight. She argued the crew “had an obligation to act when the problem passengers exhibited aggressive behavior” however after a 12 day trial a jury found otherwise.
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