I spent two nights at the Hyatt House in the Rosebank neighborhood of Johannesburg. While the hotel had a couple of unsavory quirks, I was happy to have a reasonably-priced Hyatt to rest in. Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank Review...
Great Coffee In Johannesburg (Rosebank)
On my last visit to Johannesburg, I stayed in Melrose Arch and found a few great coffee shops. On this trip, I found a couple more great ones in the trendy Rosebank suburb. Best Coffee In Johannesburg (Rosebank) In my...
Will United Airlines Add More Transatlantic Flights From LAX?
Last week, United Airlines announced that its service between Los Angeles and London Heathrow will go double daily starting next spring. Will United add any additional transatlantic routes from LAX? Beyond London, Will United Airlines Add More Transatlantic Flights From LAX?...
Man Claims He Found Cockroach In Airline Meal. Airline Says It Was Just Sautéed Ginger.
A Vistara passenger claims his vegetarian meal onboard included an unwanted animal product: a dead cockroach. But the airline claims it was just sautéed ginger. Cockroach Or Ginger In Airline Meal? Airline And Passenger At Odds Nikul Solanki posted...
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines Delay Resumption Of Cuba Service
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines were granted a reprieve by the U.S. Transportation Department, allowing both to delay the resumption of service to Cuba. United, Delta Delay Relaunch Of Cuba Service Per Reuters, under current guidelines United must...
United Airlines Credits “Hybrid Work” For Higher Travel Demand
United Airlines is attributing “hybrid work” to what it has called a “permanently higher” demand for travel. United Airlines Credits “Hybrid Work” For Fundamentally Transforming Air Travel Patterns Despite fear over inflation and recession, United reported strong third quarter...
Nightmare: British Airways 777-300 Pulled Out Of Service After Crazed Naked Passenger Defecates On Floor, Chases Other Passengers
Passengers will always remember their British Airways flight to Lagos…and the memory will not be a savory one after a disturbed passenger defecated on the galley floor, smeared it around the cabin, and even chased other passengers with it....
Review: Airlink ERJ-135 Economy Class (PZB-JNB)
From Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg we flew on Airlink, the only game in town. Even with a monopoly on the route and a small ERJ-135 regional jet, the carrier really impressed me. Airlink ERJ-135 Economy Class Review With South African...
Review: Pietermaritzburg Aero Club (PZB)
We arrived at Pietermaritzburg Airport about two hours before our Airlink flight to Johannesburg, which was far too early. Thankfully, we were invited to use the Pietermaritzburg Aero Club, which served as a very comfortable lounge to wait for...
Emotional Support Fish On American Airlines
I’m not a pet owner and not really interested in being one, but I do understand the affection many have for their “children” and I had to chuckle at how well a fish was looked after on a recent...
Etihad Trolls Us: The “New Constellation” Is A Nothingburger
Ok Etihad, very funny. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has been building up momentum for a huge announcement and we’ve just received the official news. It’s just new bedding and plates from Etihad Armani / Casa. Well done Etihad for...
My Chinese Car Rental From Avis
For the first time in my life, I got to test drive a Chinese car, a Haval Jolion, while in South Africa. The verdict? It felt no different than many others SUV crossovers I have driven over the years. Driving...
An Austrian Lunch In The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands Of South Africa
South Africa really is a beautiful country. After morning meetings in Pietermaritzburg, we drove out into the country and enjoyed lunch at a quaint Austrian pub called The Bierfassl. It felt like I had stepped into the Germanic world....
“For My Next Trick, I’m Going To Make Your Legroom…Disappear!”
The New Yorker magazine is running a cartoon caption contest with an airline theme. How would you caption the picture above? New Yorker Caption – What Is The Airline Flight Attendant Saying? I was alerted to the contest by...
Man Dumps His Wife In Economy Class While He And His Friend Sit In First Class…
I have only been married for eight years, but here is one thing I learned really quickly: only the best for your spouse. A sacrifice is an act of love. Today we explore this issue in the context of...
Will Etihad Join Star Alliance?
We’ve heard rumors and rumblings for years that Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways will be joining Star Alliance. Will this finally be the week or are we just being teased once again? Etihad Hints It Will Join Star Alliance, But...
Review: Southern Sun Pietermaritzburg Hotel & Casino
We stayed at the Southern Sun in Pietermaritzburg, a comfortable and convenient hotel for our meetings in the city. Breakfast was a real treat. Southern Sun Pietermaritzburg – Golden Horse Casino Review While $89/night is on the higher side...
Yerevan, Armenia to Tbilisi, Georgia by Taxi (Yandex)
Getting home from Armenia was a challenge, but an opportunity arose at the last moment. The only problem was that my flight would depart from another neighboring country that I couldn’t reach by flight, bus, or train due to...
JetBlue Mosaic “Enhancements” Coming
JetBlue Airways sent out an email announcing “enhancements” to its Mosaic elite status program before the end of the 2022 calendar year, but it doesn’t bode well for members of the loyalty program. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Would You Risk Flying To Or Through Amsterdam Right Now?
Amsterdam is continuing its summer of operational issues with extensive waiting times but also presents some great availability for travel in the next few months – would you risk flying to or through Amsterdam right now? If you are...
