It’s no coincidence that nearly every one of these wardrobe-related stories involves Southwest Airlines. Friendly service, jokes, and an intolerance of any sort of revealing attire seems to be coded into the DNA of the Dallas-based airline. Today we...
Review: British Airways A319 Business Class
From London to Basel, we flew on British Airways in Club Europe business class on the Airbus A319, a short but pleasant flight. Business class is arguably unnecessary on these short flights, but it is certainly appreciated to guarantee...
Expedited Passport In Less Than 4 Weeks Using This Method
A few weeks ago we applied for my son’s first passport on short notice prior to a trip. Lo and behold it returned less than four weeks later. Here’s how we processed the application. If you are considering booking...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Really Aren’t Happy
American Airlines flight attendants overwhelmingly made their feelings clear, they aren’t happy and they are willing to strike. What does this mean for flights? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: Home2 Suites (Orlando) Near Universal
As we continue to try out more hotels in the Orlando area, we came across Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando Near Universal. Here’s how our stay went. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Great Idea: Mandatory Community Service For Delta Flight Attendants
The move by Delta Air Lines to require newly-hired flight attendants to complete mandatory community service in order to pass their probationary period is a great idea that I hope other US carriers will adopt. Community Service For Flight...
LOL: Special Meals On British Airways In Business Class
For our “dinner” flight in British Airways Club Europe Business Class from London to Basel, I ordered three special meals. I had to laugh when they were delivered… Special Meals In British Airways Club Europe Business Class Shorthaul service...
British Airways Restores Free Food And Drinks In Economy Class On Two Routes
Is British Airways wisely beginning to realize that if you want people to pay more to fly BA than easyJet or Ryanair, you better offer them a good reason why? In what is hopefully a sign of things to...
Review: British Airways Galleries Lounge South – London (LHR – T5)
I never much cared for the British Airways Galleries South Lounge at LHR in the past, but it proved to be an ideal venue to efficiently feed my family ahead of our late evening flight to Switzerland. British Airways...
Heathrow Express – Too Much For Families?
After a pleasant stay in London, my family returned to LHR via the Heathrow Express for our onward flight. Despite a delay, we saved time versus using London Underground or a taxi in the height of rush hour. Heathrow...
Exclusive: The Appalling Treatment Of A Woman At LAX By Misogynistic US Border Agents
A dear friend from Austria recently endured a humiliating experience while entering the United States at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). I will tell her story here, in hopes that it will raise awareness over the horrible way women...
The Coffee At Buckingham Palace…Is Not Fit For A King
Props for the effort, but the coffee at Buckingham Palace is not fit for a king…or even a commoner. (Not So) Great Coffee At Buckingham Palace Earlier I outlined our tour of Buckingham Palace. As you exit the place...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Protest Across USA
Flight attendants for United Airlines assembled yesterday to protest at major airports for a new contract, which they claim is two years overdue. United Airlines Flight Attendants Protest For New Contract, Work Improvements The AFA-CWA union representing flight attendants...
Guide: Touring Buckingham Palace
My son Augustine requested two activities during our two days in London: visit Buckingham Palace and the British Museum. We did both in a single half-day. This post will highlight the logistics of touring Buckingham Palace with a family....
