I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m just kicking off the return portion of my review trip, so I look forward to sharing my thoughts on Thai Airways’ 787, SWISS’ A350, and more. I’m also excited to get back home for the holidays! On the points...

When I wrote about the two conflicting words that lead to poor customer service, I had no idea it would touch such a nerve. The comment I received the most…

I did not expect the funeral of Dick Cheney in Washington, DC this week to stir as much reflection in me as it did. But it did. And perhaps that says as much about our current moment as it does about the man whose life was honored. Reflections On The...

The recent Hilton Honors changes gain most attention for the new top tier elite status. But there's more to it than that. The post On Loyalty – Considering the Latest Hilton Honors Changes appeared first on Miles to Memories.

American Airlines wanted the members of its flight crews to both serve a pre departure beverage and address each passenger by name who was assigned a seat in the premium cabins of its fleet back in November of 2017. That a significant amount of effort was expended on a small...

Swiss has released unusually wide-open business class award space for summer 2026 — in many cases up to nine seats on the same flight. Routes from Boston, New York, Newark, Chicago, Washington Dulles and Montreal are all included, and the space is bookable through United MileagePlus, Air Canada Aeroplan and...

After a record-breaking 43 days, the government shutdown finally ended. But while it was still going on, passengers continually asked TSA workers, both online and in person, what they could…

If you want to have a happy marriage or relationship, the "airport divorce" may be a trick that you should be aware of.

The flight was short, but I enjoyed flying on Garuda Indonesia’s most premium Airbus A330 business class product. Garuda Indonesia A330 Business Class – My First Impressions Garuda has a fleet of widebody A330 and 777 jets. Those aircraft have three different business class seats. All are lie-flat, but only...

Hello from Thailand, as I just completed the outbound portion of my review trip to Bangkok! For the third segment of my trip, I flew Aircalin’s Airbus A330-900neo business class on the 11hr5min flight from Paris (CDG) to Bangkok (BKK).

You're spending big bucks for your Hawaii vacation. Don't let these traps spoil your ALOHA!

Airlines have figured out how to charge us for just about everything, including where we sit – but one “premium” spot I still don’t understand is the beloved bulkhead seat.…

My international to domestic transfer at Denpasar’s Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali was a bit odd, but overall quite smooth. International To Domestic Transfer At Bali Airport (DPS) After arriving on Aero Dili, I had to buy another visa, fill out another customs form, and go through the same...

Holiday Inn will stop offering any cooked-to-order or à la carte breakfast on December 1. Every property in the U.S. and Canada moves to a standardized buffet, and the brand’s internal guide shows just how minimal that operation can be. Hotels only need two staff to run the entire service...

Royal Air Maroc has officially filed a request with the Department of Transportation (DOT)… The post LAX Will Soon Offer Nonstop Flights to Six Continents appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Odd and antisocial behavior on airplanes is nothing new, but a recent incident on an American Airlines flight shows just how bad it can get when a flight attendant notices a problem and chooses to ignore it. American Airlines Passenger Grinds Dead Skin Off Her Feet In-Flight While Flight Attendant...

Video shows late passengers running across an active airport tarmac after their plane. It is a vivid example of how gate control, door security, and ramp safety can all fail. Continue reading Late Passengers Sprint Across The Tarmac To Chase Their Plane — As Gate Control, Door Security, And Ramp Safety...

A China Airlines Airbus A350-900 operating flight CI6 from Taipei’s Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport… The post China Airlines Airbus A350-900 Engine Ingests Debris Before Los Angeles Flight appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

British Airways has come up with a novel solution to a frustrating flight delay that could have seen as many as 469 passengers stranded in Johannesburg after the pilots and cabin crew ran out of hours to legally work. The incident unfolded on Friday night when British Airways flight BA54...

A traveler at Kuala Lumpur’s airport McDonald’s erupted at staff after realizing the burger she ordered contained beef. She insisted, “I am from India, how can you?” and argued that McDonald’s should have known she wanted a vegetarian option. Continue reading “I Am From India, How Can You?” — Airport McDonald’s...