I am a flight attendant for a major carrier. Last week, while boarding a full flight from JFK to LAS, with each passenger having at least two bags, a man on the aisle, about 6′ 5′, was leaning inward away from a short man trying to stow his bag in the overhead bin. The short […]
Read the full post →
After a near-perfect vacation in Cancun, Mexico (early-2009), two friends and I boarded our Mexicana Airlines flight back to Texas. Our luggage contained our basic amenities and minor valuables including our phone and laptop chargers, shoes, and memorabilia purchased during our trip. For security purposes (as required by US law), each piece of luggage contained […]
Read the full post →
This doesn’t really concern a flight so much as the shady service I was subjected to at Delta’s terminal in LaGuardia on my way to Disney World. I was on my way to Florida with my fiancée, and it was 7 am. We were dropped off at the terminal and everything was going great until […]
Read the full post →
I travel quite a bit and normal delays really are just part of travel. But when I am flying on business I need my photo gear to shoot the job. I arrive early to get through TSA and wait by the gate, as the airline has computer check in and if you check in 24 […]
Read the full post →
Flight Charlotte, NC to Seattle, WA – Airline’s name changed to protect the guilty. We boarded our plane at 9:00 A M in Charlotte, NC for our short hop to Dulles in Washington, DC. We arrived and made our way to the ”American Western” terminal for the second leg of our flight. As we walk […]
Read the full post →
My wife and I packed a suitcase together. At check-in the bag as weighed. I was told it weighed 68 lbs and asked if I would like to remove anything. I could reduce the load by a few pounds but not 18 lbs. I paid the $50 fee for an overweight bag. This took some […]
Read the full post →
I love flying Southwest. I know many dislike it for various reasons but for me, $99 flights and no fees, along with the free seating arrangement which, if you know how to plan it right, actually has always worked out very well for me, cannot be beat. I normally fly out of Chicago to various […]
Read the full post →
After twenty years of flying, for the first time I’ve encountered the frustration of an airline loosing my bag permanently! It’s now been two months and there’s no sign of it anywhere! It’s just vanished! As if that’s not bad enough, this is a slightly unique circumstance. I’m at my wits end, and at this […]
Read the full post →
This took place quite a while ago, but it seems some things never change. In 1984 (yes, ’84) my husband and I went to Europe on our honeymoon, making several stops. The last visit was to London. We were booked on British Air for the return flight to the USA. I believe the plane was […]
Read the full post →
I am a loyal AA Platinum member – but still shop to make certain I have a good fare. Travelling to MCO last March I found a nice fare on AA which required two flight changes, but it was a Saturday so I was fine with that. The itinerary was MCI-ORD-LGA-MCO departing MCI at 1155 […]
Read the full post →
My first trip to Shanghai was in December 2006-January 2007 and lasted two weeks. I flew on AA to and from my town to Dallas and to and from Dallas to San Francisco, then took UA to and from Shanghai. This will become relevant soon. When I got to my local airport at some wee […]
Read the full post →
I was invited to my niece’s college graduation commencement ceremony, plus 3 formal dinners. The airline I traveled on lost my baggage. They had me go to the airport 3 different times….no baggage. We went to all the ceremonies. The relatives and friends were dressed to the nines. As for me, well I wore a […]
Read the full post →
210
