I promised I would rotate between old and new trip reports as I clear the backlog of previously written reports that were never published on UPGRD. Even so, I am selectively omitting certain portions of this report because some...
Why the In-Flight Electronics Ban Represents Poor Public Policy
The USA has blocked electronic devices larger than mobile phones onboard flights from eight nations to the USA. Now the UK will also join the bandwagon. Here’s why the new electronics ban is a beautiful political ploy but poor public policy. Let’s...
Monkey See, Monkey Do: UK Will Copy USA In-Flight Electronics Ban
Travel is about to get even more aggravating. I just received a BBC alert on my phone that the UK will be instituting an in-flight electronics ban similar to what the USA formally announced this morning. As a reminder, the...
More British Airways First Class Cuts
More cuts at British Airways, this time in the first class cabin. Amuse-bouches – CUT Fresh flowers in lavatories – CUT Amenity kits – DOWNSIZED Slippers + blankets – ONLY UPON REQUEST Three minor cutbacks, but another sign that British...
Official Details on New USA Electronics Ban
Electronic devices larger than a mobile telephone are now banned on flights from eight predominantly Muslim nations to the USA. Officials called the directive an attempt to address gaps in foreign airport security, and said it was not based on any...