Any publicity is good publicity, right? Perhaps not if every time your name is mentioned its turning you into a dead man walking. That certainly feels like what is happening to Robert Isom, the embattled chief executive of American Airlines. Ever since the Fort Worth-based carrier announced its disappointing annual...

As I’ve written about a few times, United Airlines is making an aggressive play… The post United Snaps Up Spirit’s Last Two Chicago Gates, Ramping Up Fight With American appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

As anyone who follows the airline industry knows, American Airlines is horribly lagging Delta Air Lines and United Airlines when it comes to financial performance. The airline saw profits plummet by 87% in 2025, and American’s CEO didn’t really have much of a narrative for how things are going to...

Delta launched another three day award sale yesterday and there are some good deals available. For example, you can book round trip tickets to Europe from only 26K SkyMiles round trip from the east coast and only 28K from the west coast. Even better, these are Main Classic rather than...

United Airlines will purchase the last two Spirit Airlines Chicago O'Hare gates for $30 million, significantly escalating its strategic battle to push American Airlines out of the critical hub. With both airlines locked in an intense fight and billions in loyalty revenue at stake, United’s aggressive move sharply raises the...

Atlas Ocean Voyages is clearly trying to move upmarket. The press releases are glossier, the language is more “boutique,” the pricing is firmer, and the hardware roadmap is screaming aspirational luxury. Just check out the new Atlas Adventurer if you don’t believe me. And yet… the real story isn’t that...

In 2024, Cathay Pacific announced plans to introduce a new regional business class product. The carrier’s current regional business class seat isn’t terribly competitive, but we’ve known that the airline wants to introduce flat beds. There’s now an exciting update, as the new seat has been unveiled (thanks to Mike...

A viral video captures a surprising scene on a recent British Airways flight: passengers turning part of a long journey into an improvised church service, singing and allegedly preaching for three hours. It’s not every day you hear an airborne version of a street evangelist at 35,000 feet, but that’s...

An FAA safety inspector is suing United Airlines for $12.75 million, claiming he was banned for life from flying the airline after reporting a torn seat pocket—a violation of safety regulations. He had been investigating United's 737 MAXs and was taken off that duty.

Last month, I wrote about  JetBlue (the largest US carrier serving the Dominican Republic)… The post JetBlue Announces Winner of Dominican Republic-Inspired Livery Contest appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Spirit Airlines launched a new sale yesterday which is giving 90% off base fares when using promo code 90PCT. You have until February 5, 2026 to redeem the promo code, but be aware that there are lots of limitations regarding eligible travel dates. The Deal Save 90% off Spirit Airlines...

Let’s hope the stereotypes of Germans being organized and efficient are true, as the country’s flag carrier, Lufthansa, is embarking on a mammoth mission to replace a staggering 184 million items of crockery, flatware, and other service items as it readies for its biggest onboard shakeup in decades. Anyone who...

Airline trading cards have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Frontier Airlines… The post Spirit Airlines Introduces First-Ever Collectible Trading Cards appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

The months roll along. I’m back to daily blogging. Here’s the best from January: World Cup Day 4: Portugal vs. Switzerland Jamaica Carnival Review: My Fault Or Miserable Party? BlackBerry Reboot? TPOL Pre-Orders The Communicator Guns & Butter: Philadelphia Travel Guide (Political Edition) Recap! Jamaica Carnival   Missed Flight? How Much...

Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines launched operations in early 2020, and has been growing rapidly ever since. While the carrier has an extensive intra-Asia route network, long haul service has been centered exclusively around North America, up until now.

Speculation about American Airlines CEO Robert Isom’s future has reached fever pitch at the airline’s headquarters, distracting employees as rumors swirl about possible replacements. With unions demanding change and recent operational failures shaking confidence, the conversation inside American Airlines isn't about whether Isom will go—but who might be next in...

While the Air France-KLM Group primarily consists of (you guessed it!) Air France and KLM, the company also has a low cost subsidiary, Transavia. That subsidiary has both a French and Dutch division, with the former operating primarily out of Paris Orly (ORY), and the latter operating primarily out of...