According to Smart Tray International, sales of devices like iPad and tables exceeded 65 million in 2011. They forecast that by 2015 sales will exceed 287 million and more than 780 million devices will be in consumer hands by 2016….
Today the TSA announced, and it has been heavily reported, that they will drop efforts to allow small knives on-board aircraft in carry-on luggage. The reversal came after lobby groups representing flight attendants, airlines, pilots and relatives of terror victims…
If you read regularly you know I’ve been awaiting a reply from Virgin Atlantic’s customer service team. Early in May I took a flight on Virgin Atlantic from New York to London and decided on the day of the flight…
In mid-April I reported that US Airways was running a 100% Bonus Miles promotion, for shopping! I love to shop and I love US Airways miles, so this was an easy way for me to earn extra miles. So, one-month…
Yes, there, I said it. I can’t believe I said it. How is it possible that an airlines premium economy product is better than it’s business class product? Well, let me tell you . I flew Virgin Atlantic Upper Class…
“You never forget your first time.” The slogan used by Virgin Atlantic when it introduced direct service from Toronto to London. ” Flying in the face of ordinary.” The current slogan in use by Virgin Atlantic which suggests its flight…
You thought the ban of alcohol on certain flights was bad? Well today there’s news via Reuters that Turkish has banned their female flight attendants from wearing red lipstick or nail polish. Turkish Airlines told Reuters the move was about “improved…
Sharron Livingston, of Travel Magazine, wrote a piece this week outlining why the end of business class upgrades may be a thing of the past. I have to admit, the headline caught my attention! Austrian, Air New Zealand, El Al,…
TEMPE, Ariz., April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — US Airways is making international travel more comfortable and convenient with several in-flight enhancements starting this spring and summer. Beginning May 1, passengers traveling in the Economy cabin will receive complimentary headsets and complimentary wine with…
Saturday, May 4th is Holy Saturday and Aegean Airlines, a Star Alliance Partner, has rescheudled 4 domestic flights due to the transfer of the Holy Light. Apparently, the Holy Light, also referred to as Holy Fire, is flown to several…
You’ve got to give it to the Asia-Pacific market for best branding, naming and uniform design. Recently I had the pleasure…hmmm…I had the opportunity?? Let’s just say I had some really bizarre flights recently. Tiger Air flight crew wears black and yellow…
Budget Airline Lion Air, which I wrote about in December, lost a plane today when it crashed near Denpasar, Bali. All 101 passengers and 7 crew on the Lion Air flight survived, although dozens were injured and at least 7 were…
We all know that there are some things we can’t bring on board an airplane. What are the most common restricted items on airlines? Explosives, fireworks, gasoline, etc… But what else is limited? I recently discovered some countries and some airlines…
If I were judging an airline by one trip, I’d say Air China is bipolar. The experience with customer service, on the ground and in the air varies greatly. The call center, whether you’re in the US or China, is…
I’ve had three encounters now with Air China, and each time, I acted surprised when I’m horribly disappointed with their customer service. You’d think I’d learn my lesson sooner or later. I won’t completely rehash the old issues, but I’ll…
This weekend I had the opportunity to go to the movies at a theater in Bangkok. It’s one of the most unbelievable movie theaters I’ve ever seen in my whole life. Scratch that, it is the most incredible movie theater…