Qatar Airways to Join JFK’s New Terminal One in 2026, Introduce Dedicated Lounge
The airline will move away from the Greenwich and Soho Lounges in Terminal 8 and open its first dedicated lounge in the United States.
The Drawbacks of the Late Night JFK Flights From Terminal 8
Terminal 8's TSA PreCheck closes at 21:00, which I think is way too early for the amount of widebody flights still to go.
The One Thing I Miss Most About the Shinkansen Since Moving to the US
All cars aboard the Shinkansen maintain a library-like atmosphere, kind of like the quiet car on Amtrak back home.
Air Canada Flight Attendants Begin Strike, Cancelling Hundreds of Flights
Air Canada is strongly advising passengers not to go to the airport unless they have a confirmed booking on another airline.
The Japan Airlines “Meal Skip Option” Does Not Make Sense
From a pure passenger experience standpoint, there's no benefit in cancelling your meal in advance. During delays and travel plan twists, you may end up wanting that meal after all.
Which Airlines Have Banned Power Banks From Flights?
Emirates is the latest airline to place a ban on the use of portable power banks during flights.
A Drive Through Rural Northern Japan & a Stop at an Ice Cream Shop Beloved by Locals
A scenic drive through the Japanese countryside took us to a local ice cream shop and a store selling local foods and goods.
United Adds Apple TV+ Originals to its Inflight Entertainment
United passengers will now have more options, with the chance to binge-watch full Apple TV+ seasons on flights.
World of Hyatt Members Can Now Earn and Redeem at Bunkhouse Hotels
Hyatt has integrated The Bunkhouse Hotels brand into its World of Hyatt program and is offering FIND experiences in celebration.
ANA Passengers Forced to Leave Checked Bags Behind for Aircraft Weight Due to Russian Volcano
Some passengers on NH211 to London and NH221 to Stockholm had to leave their checked bags behind in Tokyo, and had them shipped separately to their final destination.