I’m in need of my Star Alliance Gold fix. Anyone know a good dealer? I have lifetime Premier Gold status with United Airlines, which also gives me lifetime Star Alliance Gold status. But that does not help me gain...
Why Flight Attendants Make You Raise the Window Shade
Have you ever wondered why flight attendants force you to raise your window shade prior to takeoff or landing? I always knew it had to do with safety, but never thought through why. The answer, per Condé Nast Traveler, makes...
Twice As Nice: China Airlines A330 Business Class
My Jakarta award via Flying Blue included CI679 from Taipei to Jakarta. When booking, there was no indication the flight was not non-stop. I later found the flight made a ground stop in Hong Kong. That meant even an even longer...
Turkish and Air Namibia Join Forces
Turkish Airlines and Air Namibia have announced a codeshare agreement (effective 01 March 2017) on a limited number of routes with hopes of further collaboration. Air Namibia has only one longhaul international route — to its former colonial overlord in...
