View from the Wing
Screaming Child Melts Down on a Flight, Then Another Passenger Screams Back—And It Worked
A screaming child meltdown on a Phoenix–New York flight took an unexpected turn when another passenger—off camera—screamed back, and the child abruptly calmed down. It “worked,” but it’s still not okay to yell at someone else’s kid—and there are better ways to break the pattern without crossing the line.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Social Media Ruthlessly Mocks Influencer Who Screamed Her Lungs Out On Singapore Airlines Flight
Social media has ruthlessly trolled a young influencer who filmed herself screaming aboard a Singapore Airlines flight after becoming terrified by turbulence… It turns out, however, that Mia You, a 27-year-old Korean who now lives in Singapore, has a very good reason for her extreme fear of turbulence. Six days...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Complimentary Elite Upgrades: Eligibility, Rules, And Odds
At least on paper, one of the biggest perks of having elite status with an airline in the United States is being eligible for complimentary, space available first class upgrades. Admittedly these aren’t nearly as useful as they used to be, given that airlines have gotten much better at monetizing...
Live and Let’s Fly
Why Elon Musk Should Buy Ryanair
If Elon Musk were to seriously consider buying a major airline, Ryanair might not be the fantastical choice critics would expect. The Irish ultra-low-cost carrier isn’t just cheap on ticket prices; it’s one of the most profitable and operationally robust airlines in the world. Musk has the capital and appetite...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (Has Potential, Good Value Option)
We just wrapped up a trip to Deer Valley, Utah. We traveled with our older son, Miles, as it would be his first time ”skiing,” so we enrolled him in ski school (which… is an adventure when we’re talking about three year olds, but that’s a different story).
View from the Wing
Elon Musk Mulls Buying Ryanair and Putting “Someone Named Ryan” in Charge [Roundup]
Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s Starlink spat has spun into a new bit: Musk musing about buying Ryanair and “putting someone whose actual name is Ryan in charge.” Plus: JetBlue’s JSX partnership ending, a near tail strike involving American’s new A321XLR, Scott Kirby praising Flighty, meal-voucher strategy during...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Towel Bar in Ushuaia in Argentina. Sunday Morning Photograph.
Sometimes something as simple as a towel bar in Ushuaia in Argentina can seem more like modern fine art when photographed a certain way — and that was the case with this photograph, which...
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One Mile at a Time
Drama In Air France La Premiere: “Don’t Film Me,” “Shut Up,” “You’re Racist”
We see passengers get into arguments with one another on planes all the time. However, this is the first time I’ve ever seen something like this in Air France’s La Premiere, which is without a doubt the world’s most exclusive (and expensive) first class product.
View from the Wing
Bilt Platinum Comes With Free Blade Helicopter Transfer—I Skipped Traffic and Was at JFK in 5 Minutes
Bilt Platinum’s annual free Blade helicopter transfer is still one of the best perks in points, and I just used my third ride—skipping the inevitable Manhattan traffic and getting to JFK in about five minutes. Here’s what the Blade Lounge West experience is like, how my rebooking played out, and...
Sam Chui
Photo Report: Philippine Airlines A350-1000
On 17th January, 2026, Asia's oldest airline, Philippine Airlines, celebrates its 85th Anniversary. The President of the Philippines, H.E. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., unveiled PAL’s first Airbus A350-1000 during the event. I was invited, along with other aviation media and colleagues, to attend the event at Lufthansa Technik Manila. Here are some photos...
Eye of the Flyer
Airlines Avoid Latin America, Horrible WestJet Coach Seats, NCL Charging Hawaii Blocked Taxes, Airports Clash Over New EU Rules, Delta’s Next Billion Dollar Business and More Travel News
Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: US Warns Airlines About Military Activity in Parts of Latin America WestJet dropping non-reclinable economy seats after passenger backlash, viral videos Courts Blocked Green Fee For Cruises. This Company [NCL] Is Still Charging It...
One Mile at a Time
Air France Flight Delayed 21 Hours, Then Diverts To Mysterious Turkmenistan
It’s a small world. A few days ago I saw reports of an Air France flight diverting to Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most closed off countries. I thought that was pretty fascinating, but didn’t write about it at the time. Well, now an OMAAT reader shared that he was...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United CEO Scott Kirby Admits He Wanted To Buy ‘Flighty’ To Transform His Airline’s App
Airlines aren’t generally renowned for their technology. Ageing legacy systems have caused an untold number of operational meltdowns in recent years, while passengers are left navigating websites and mobile apps that look good but lack the functionality that is really needed. United Airlines is, however, a rare exception. Things are...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United CEO Scott Kirby Admits He Wanted To Buy ‘Flighty’ To Transform His Airline’s App
Airlines aren’t generally renowned for their technology. Ageing legacy systems have caused an untold number of operational meltdowns in recent years, while passengers are left navigating websites and mobile apps that look good but lack the functionality that is really needed. United Airlines is, however, a rare exception. Things are...
