United Airlines is testing out the opportunity for first class passengers to pre-order meals. If the trial is successful, it may eventually roll out systemwide. The first phase of the trial will occur tomorrow, only on select flights from...
Trump’s Anger Over Delta CEO Torpedoes Protectionist Cause
It’s amazing really to think that one man’s absence may have lurched a White House meeting from one outcome to another. But we live in the age of Donald Trump. That’s not mean as a compliment or an insult,...
First Impressions: Virgin Australia 777-300ER Business Class
Hello from Brisbane! After 14 hours onboard Virgin Australia I am relaxed and ready for the day ahead. Brisbane is merely a transit point on this trip–my end goal is Singapore–but I could not pass up the opportunity to...
Thai Airways: We Need To Restructure To Survive
A high-ranking official at Thai Airways has conceded that only serious reforms will save his airline from continued financial losses. Thai Airways President Sumeth Damrongchaitham said his airline needs to restructure in order to “survive” in the “highly competitive...
Turkey Threatens To Cancel Boeing Orders
Beleaguered Boeing could find itself as collateral damage in an escalating war of words between the United States and Turkey. Turkish Airlines, the 49% state-owned flag carrier of Turkey, has orders for 100 Boeing aircraft on the book. That...