Supreme Court Deals Final Blow To American Airlines’ Northeast Alliance

In a significant blow to American Airlines, the U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday it will not hear the carrier’s appeal over its Northeast Alliance with JetBlue Airways. The decision puts a definitive end to a partnership that American once considered vital to competing in the Northeast United States. Supreme Court Kills American Airlines’ Northeast…

Introduction: A Dark Trip To Germany With A Detour To The City Of Lights

Welcome to my next trip report, a brief series that will recount my autumn trip to Germany and France, with flights on Virgin Atlantic and JetBlue and a nice stay at Hôtel du Louvre in Paris. Autumn Trip To Germany, Switzerland, France On Virgin Atlantic, Eurowings, JetBlue A very dear family member on my wife’s…

Even Europeans Can Be Rude (Like My Seamate On Finnair…)

As a conscientious world traveler with an American passport, I take exception to the arrogant belief that Americans are rude travelers while enlightened Europeans are models of politeness and civility. My Finnair flight from Helsinki to New York demonstrates exactly why. The truth is a bit more complicated. My Rude Seatmate On Finnair You can…