In early February 2026, we saw a wild incident, whereby a Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) plane attempted to takeoff of on a taxiway at a major airport. This incident was truly a head-scratcher, so I’d like to provide an update, as authorities have now published their preliminary report into the incident…...

The CEO of India’s largest airline has just announced his resignation, in a development that I imagine is related to the carrier’s meltdown several weeks back…

United Airlines is facing a growing backlash from MAGA loyalists after grassroots supporters of President Trump discovered that chief executive Scott Kirby had seemingly and dramatically changed his political beliefs after the Republican victory in 2024. Of particular concern to vocal MAGA influencers like Laura Loomer is United’s prior record...

If you play videos out loud on a plane without headphones, you deserve to be thrown off the flight. That is exactly what happened on a recent American Airlines flight after a passenger refused to stop blasting videos on her phone when asked by the crew. Good. American Airlines Passenger...

American’s Heathrow catering meltdown forced the airline into bare-minimum meals flown in from the U.S., but the pendulum may be swinging back fast in premium cabins. DO & CO is stepping in on London routes—an upgrade that could leave American’s long-haul meal service meaningfully better than what passengers were getting...

In 2025, SWISS introduced all new cabins for its long haul aircraft (including a new first and business class), in a project that’s known as SWISS Senses. SWISS is part of Lufthansa Group, so these cabins are essentially identical to the new Lufthansa Allegris concept, but with different branding.

A few months ago, Marriott announced that they’d be enhancing their app to allow Bonvoy members to save Marriott gift cards to their account for easier redemption on stays. That change was meant to take place on March 2, but when I checked to see if that functionality was working...

In January 2026, Starbucks announced major changes to its Starbucks Rewards loyalty program. While I can’t say I’m some diehard Starbucks fan, or that this is directly airline or hotel related, it’s still a major loyalty program, and it’s interesting to see the changes. I’d like to provide an update...

In January 2026, Starbucks announced major changes to its Starbucks Rewards loyalty program. While I can’t say I’m some diehard Starbucks fan, or that this is directly airline or hotel related, it’s still a major loyalty program, and it’s interesting to see the changes. I’d like to provide an update...

Thrifty Traveler says it’s raising prices on March 14, but anyone who subscribes before then locks in the current annual rate for life as long as the membership stays active. If you’ve ever wanted a steady stream of premium-cabin award alerts and mistake-fare texts without monitoring deals all day, this...

British Airways is coming to the rescue of its transatlantic joint venture business partner, American Airlines, to help solve a catering meltdown that the Texas-based carrier has been suffering in London Heathrow for more than a week. Since around March 1, American Airlines has been forced to ‘double cater’ its...

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) has officially opened its new US Customs and…

While the impact on the average passenger may be limited, Southwest Airlines is updating its employee travel policy in an interesting way, which is good news for some employees, and bad news for others.

United didn’t just cut MileagePlus flight earnings by as much as 40% for customers without a co-branded credit card — it’s now spending ad dollars to underline the message that cardholders matter more. The new ad makes the “no card, fewer miles” reality explicit, even though a huge share of...

United States Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has Preclearance facilities at select foreign airports, whereby passengers clear customs and immigration prior to boarding their US-bound flight. The intent is that this is supposed to enhance security, and also be a competitive advantage for an airport.

Reports of hours-long TSA lines at U.S. airports are beginning to circulate just as the busy spring break travel season ramps up. Some observers are already blaming the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. That may ultimately prove correct, but it is still a little early to draw firm...

Many travel loyalty programs offer the ability to earn lifetime elite status. Ordinarily elite status has to be earned on an annual basis, so it sure is nice to be able to not worry about requalifying for status anymore.

Southwest Airlines employees are said to be up in arms after the Dallas-based carrier banned anyone apart from flight attendants and pilots from using a jumpseat on any of its flights. Free or deeply discounted flights are one of the best perks of working for an airline, but non-revving, as...

American Airlines has extended its Middle East suspensions again, pushing Philadelphia–Doha out to May 7 and delaying New York JFK–Tel Aviv until April 23, as Iran’s attacks keep much of the region’s airspace largely unusable.

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