JFK ATC Sassily Schools Copa 737 Pilot: “I’m No Gonna Yell At You,” But…
I’ve gotta hand it to New York’s most well-known (notorious?) air traffic controller — this is how you can be sassy without being a total jerk. Well, maybe he’s still being a bit of a jerk, but it’s a…
Hawaiian Airlines Cuts Free Meals In Economy, Frames It As A Positive
It’s the end of an era when it comes to dining in economy on domestic flights in the United States. That’s sort of sad, but also logical… Hawaiian “elevates” onboard dining, by cutting free meals …
Weekly Review: May 30, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and that summer (well, at least post-Memorial Day) travels are going smoothly! I have a little over a week left at home, before we embark on a long tim…
Eek: American Airlines Passenger Finds Used (Magnum) Condom In Seat
I find this story to be interesting on a couple of levels, beyond what meets the eye. I also can’t help but wonder about the circumstances that caused this…Frustrated American Executive Platinum finds…
Reclining Your Airplane Seat: Right Or Privilege, And Why Is It Controversial?
It kind of amazes me how often we see viral stories about arguments that arise over seat recline on airplanes. Perhaps the reason this always goes so viral is because of how polarizing this topic is. …
American Airlines Flight Attendants Will Start Preparing For Landing Earlier
In the near future, American Airlines passengers may notice a subtle change to when crews prepare the cabin for landing, and it has some implications for passengers, as flagged by PYOK. American up…
Amex Application Pop-Up Warning: Why It Happens, What You Can Do About It
The major credit card issuers have various policies in place to crack down on those who apply for credit cards exclusively for welcome offers. While credit card issuers sometimes have big bonuses to g…
Is The Bilt Palladium Card Worth The $495 Annual Fee? It Comes Down To Spending
The Bilt Palladium Card has a high annual fee, and it’s a genuinely different “worth it” question from most premium cards. There’s no coupon book of monthly credits to capture here — the card’s value …
Air France Accuses Passenger Of Not Taking Flight He Took, Demands €500
Here’s a story that several OMAAT readers have now brought to my attention, as they’re wondering how something like this is possible. I can totally see how this can happen in the first place, though u…
Why Do Airlines Cap Mileage Earning? Making Sense of United’s 75K Limit
Nowadays it’s common for airlines to award miles based on dollars spent rather than based on distance flown. While it eliminates some gamification, the incentive is obvious — airlines want to encourag…
ANA introducing new 30th anniversary Pokémon liveries
ANA and The Pokémon Company have unveiled the next generation of Pokémon Jets, with three specially painted aircraft set to take to the skies as part of…
Is The World Of Hyatt Credit Card Worth It? Why I’ve Kept It Since 2018
The World of Hyatt Credit Card (application) is one of the easiest “worth it” calls of any card I hold — at a $95 annual fee, the anniversary free night award alone is worth more than the fee, so the …
AvTalk Episode 372: Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should
We’re in Stockholm for a our semi-annual Flightradar24 crew meetup this week. Ian is joined by Gabe Leigh to discuss what’s it like behind the scenes capturing the stories of aviation professionals ar…
Jekyll Island Club Resort Review: What to Expect with a Visit
Courtesy of Jekyll Island Club Resort Jekyll Island Club Resort is full of activity, but it doesn’t lose its slow pace or its appreciation for the details. A stay offers a peek into life in Georg…
9 Airbnbs in Lake Placid, New York: Cottages, Studios, & More
1920s Studio Cottage (listed last, image courtesy of Airbnb) Nestled in the lovely Adirondacks of New York, Lake Placid is one of the country’s most famous lakes. You might have heard of Lake Pla…