When an American Airlines flight to Honolulu was canceled on Christmas Eve, American Airlines thought outside of the box and displayed the Aloha Sprit rather than leave passengers stranded. American Airlines Shows Aloha Spirit With Re-Route Of AA1859 After...
How To Obtain A Visa On Arrival In Togo
The process of obtaining a visa on arrival to Togo was simple and straightforward, but I came prepared. Instructions: Visa On Arrival In Togo After stamping out of Ghana in Aflao, I walked directly across the road (sorry, no...
No Room At The Inn? My 2020 Christmas Reflection
On this very turbulent Christmas in this very turbulent year, I’m drawn back to the first Christmas. Stick with me. I’m not a theologian or a pastor. This is still a travel blog. But I want to work through...
All The 2020 Airline Holiday Videos
Christmas has arrived and despite the pandemic, a handful of airlines have released holiday videos for 2020. I have compiled them into one place for your viewing pleasure. I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas. Aegean Aeromexico Air Canada...
Delta’s Christmas Operational Meltdown Is A Familiar Tune
Once again, a major holiday is marked by major cancellations at Delta Air Lines. This time, however, Delta had a month to prepare and seemingly failed to do so. But today’s Christmas cancellations at Delta go much deeper than...
FAQs: Air Passengers From UK Will Require Negative COVID-19 Test To Enter USA
All inbound passengers from the United Kingdom will be required to present a negative COVID-19 ahead of their trip to the United States. The new mandate from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will take effect on Monday, December...
Delta A321 Diverts After Passenger Disturbance
Delta Air Lines flight 335 returned to Atlanta after a “nutty passenger” created a disturbance onboard. Delta A321 Diverts Due To “Nutty” Passenger Onboard DL335, an Airbus A321 with 95 passengers onboard, was flying from Atlanta to Los Angeles...
I’ll Be Home For Christmas (Europe Trip Cancelled)
The Bing Crosby “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” song takes on a whole new meaning in the year of the pandemic. We’ve made the difficult decision to cancel our trip to Europe and will not be leaving the house...
Christmas Eve Breakfast In United Polaris Lounge LAX
I’m looking back fondly this morning on one year ago, when I enjoyed a tasty breakfast in United’s Los Angeles (LAX) Polaris Lounge after a 13-hour flight from Sydney, Australia. Christmas Eve Breakfast @ LAX United Polaris Lounge In...
Detained At The Ghana-Togo Border…
You would think I might have learned my lesson in Cuba. Or in Uzbekistan. Or in Montenegro or El Salvador. But no, I had to take a picture… This picture, to be precise: Trouble At The Ghana Border Outpost In Aflao...
Qatar Airways Teases New First Class Suites On 777-9
Qatar Airways has hinted that its new Boeing 777-9 aircraft may have an exclusive four-seat first class cabin. As more carriers move away from first class, will Qatar Airways invest in a luxurious new product? Qatar Airways 777-9 First...
Trump Supporters Flout Mask Policy On United Airlines
A pair of Trump supporters filmed themselves flouting the onboard mask policy on United Airlines earlier this week. One has already been banned from American Airlines for the same offense. Now it is time to ban these selfish halfwits...
Yum: United Airlines Adds Crockett Cookies In Airport Lounges
If you’re traveling through Denver or Chicago O’Hare on United Airlines this week, the United Clubs will features a special holiday treat: Crockett Butter Cookies. Crockett Cookies In United Clubs This Week Chicago entrepreneur Cheryl Crockett started her own cookie company...
Overland Journey From Accra, Ghana To Lomé, Togo
I really hated to leave the Kempinski, but around 2:00pm I ordered an Uber and headed over to the bus station. Yes, I planned to take public transport on a 200km (124 mile) journey from Accra to Lomé via...
Justice? Jail Sentence Reduced For Teen Who Flouted Cayman Islands Quarantine Rules
Skylar Mack, the 18-year-old American who faced four months in jail for violating the quarantine law of the Cayman Islands, has just had her sentence halved to two months. Does she deserve any jail time at all? Jail Sentence...
The Hero Of United Flight 591
Tony Aldapa is a hero. He risked his own health and well-being to help another foolish and irresponsible human being in great need. Now Aldapa is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Tony Aldapa, The Hero Of United Flight 591 Aldapa is...
United Airlines Warns Recalled Employees They Will Soon Be Furloughed Again
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is already warning furloughed employees that United will recall them on a “temporary” basis then furlough them again in March. Demand won’t recover before then and their services are simply not needed. So why...
British Airways, Delta, Virgin Atlantic Mandate Negative COVID-19 Test For UK To New York Flights
Bowing to pressure from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, three airlines will require all passengers traveling from the UK to New York to present a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding. Three Airlines Add COVID-19 Test Requirement To UK...
Israeli Travelers Race To Avoid Strict New Quarantine Measures
Israeli airlines are launching a massive airlift ahead of strict new quarantine measures set to begin on Wednesday. Israelis from the around world are rushing home in order to avoid mandatory hotel stays upon arrival. New Israeli Quarantine Measures...
Parents Of Two-Year Old Thrown Off United Flight Head To Florida In Delta First Class…Without Daughter
A couple who were forced off a United flight after their two-year-old daughter was unable to keep her mask on are heading to Florida in Delta First Class…without their daughter. Ironic: Couple Ditches Daughter To Fly Delta First Class...
