Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Flight Attendants Lose Legal Battle Over ‘Reprehensible’ Sickness Policy
Flight attendants at United Airlines have lost a legal battle to overturn a controversial sickness policy that requires crew members to have a doctor’s note if they call out sick over the weekend. The Chicago-based carrier introduced the new rule last July after witnessing a surge in flight attendants calling...
ATX Jetsetter
Weekly Recap: June 14, 2025
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending June 14, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: June 14, 2025 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Live and Let’s Fly
Too Lit To Lift Off: Man Kicks Himself Off United Flight After Booze Denial
An already-tipsy man was so insensed that he was cut off from more alcohol before the flight even took off that he grabbed his belongings and kicked himself off the flight before flight attendants could… Man Kicks Himself Off United Airlines Flight After Flight Attendant Denies Him More Alcohol… The...
One Mile at a Time
Foul-Mouthed Frontier Passenger Leaves Disruptive Man Speechless
Every so often, we see viral videos of passengers being disruptive. However, here’s an unusual twist on that, as flagged by View from the Wing.
One Mile at a Time
Air India’s Chilling Mayday Call: “No Thrust, Losing Power, Unable To Lift”
A couple of days ago, we saw the tragic crash of an Air India Dreamliner, as the plane struggled to gain altitude after takeoff. As of now, there are a lot more questions than answers. However, as authorities continue releasing more information, we have more clues as to what was...
Your Mileage May Vary
15 Surefire Ways To Spot British People At The Airport
A while back, I wrote a piece about how you can spot an American tourist from a mile away. It went into several ways that people from the U.S. are,…
View from the Wing
Frontier Airlines Flight Delayed By Disruptive Passenger—Until A Woman Snaps And Tries To Throw Him Off
Frontier Airlines tied to remove a miscreant passenger from a flight heading to Florida, only he wouldn't go. That delayed the flight and all of the passengers on it. One woman wasn't having that - and she decided to take it upon herself to eject the man. ...
Monkey Miles
Expiring soon! June and Semi-Annual American Express statement credits
Several Amex cards have statement credits that need to be used each month, but also every 6 months. Here's a list to help you The post Expiring soon! June and Semi-Annual American Express statement credits appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Qantas Lounge Hong Kong (HKG)
While Cathay Pacific has many excellent lounges at Hong Kong International Airport for oneworld flyers, Qantas offers a lounge of is own and it is a superb lounge with excellent food and drinks (including the best coffee in HKG) and great service. Qantas Lounge Hong Kong Review (HKG) After visting...
One Mile at a Time
Lol: Ryanair Threatens £500 Disruptive Passenger Fee
Ryanair is known for its low base fares and high ancillary fees. Well, the carrier has just added its most expensive ancillary fee to date, though I can’t imagine that all that many passengers will actually be paying this.
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Airlines Adds Four New and Returning Routes
Spirit Airlines is tinkering with its schedule once again and adding four new and… The post Spirit Airlines Adds Four New and Returning Routes appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Blocking Air India Award Space
If you’re trying to book an Air India award seat using your United MileagePlus miles, you’re not going to find space…it’s all blocked. All Air India Award Space Blocked Via United MileagePlus This award space blocking is unrelated to the Air India 787-8 crash that occurred earlier this week, as...
View from the Wing
Ice Cube Says TSA Took His iPad—It’s Back Now, But He’s Not Letting It Go [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Ice Cube Says TSA Took His iPad—It’s Back Now, But He’s Not Letting It Go [Roundup]...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
War in Israel: June 2025 Travel Alert
Because of a heated war in Israel June 2025, you may want to consider delaying your travel — or, at least, keep yourself updated as to the latest information pertaining to the unrest — if Israel and other locations in the Middle East that are near that country are in...
One Mile at a Time
How Concerned Are You About Hotel Room Safety? Here’s My Approach…
OMAAT reader Julie asked me a question about hotel room safety and security, and what precautions I take, if any. It’s a great question, so let’s talk more specifically about that, as I’m also curious to hear how others handle this kind of stuff.
TravelUpdate
Revealed: The colourful business class amenity kits at Ethiopian Airlines
Business class passengers on long-haul flights usually see amenity kits handed out by the crew. These are either…