I try “Mexican” food around the world, often for sport, but rarely do I find excellent Mexican food or Tex Mex outside of North America. But I certainly found wonderful Mexican food in Siem Reap. Best Mexican Food In...
US Travel And Tourism Sets New Record For GDP Contribution
In 2023, a new record was set for the United States Travel and Tourism sector for its GDP contribution and 2024 looks to be even higher. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
DOT Probes Frequent Flyer Programs In Futile, Pointless Effort
The United States Department of Transportation announced a probe into the largest rewards programs of four airlines in the country. But it’s entirely pointless and will change nothing. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Basic Business Class Might Be Better Than We Think
Delta Air Lines announced it was pursuing a less premium version of Business Class with fewer amenities, here’s why I might welcome such an option and you might too. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
What Morbidly Obese “Passengers Of Size” And Loud Babies Have In Common On Airplanes
Why do we generally handle morbidly obese passengers with delicacy and compassion on airplanes? It is for the same reason we afford such treatment to babies who are crying uncontrollably: both are members of the human race and therefore...
Longest Qantas Flight Diverts To India, Then Diverts Again To Singapore…
Passengers onboard Qantas flight 10 from London to Perth, the Australian carrier’s longest commercial flight, already had a long journey ahead of them, but no one imagined that included extra stops in Bengaluru and then Singapore in a story...
Simply Perfect: Bircher Muesli On SWISS
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Sprüngli Bircher Muesli, A...
American Airlines Takes A Conservative Approach To European Growth In 2025
American Airlines has announced five new routes to Europe in 2025, the return of all 2024 routes, and a wider season for travel. The conservative growth marks the practical reality of an airline that is still struggling over both...
Sickening: Spirit Airlines Passengers Show Up Late For Flight, Pull “I’m In The Military” Card, Curse Out Gate Agent
After showing up late to board a Spirit Airlines flight in Los Angeles, a couple demanded that the boarding door be reopened to let them on, offering two bizarre reasons as to why including pulling the military card. Spirit...
Chicken Schwarama Wrap + Falafel In Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia is exploding with tourism and it is also a city full of expats. For that reason, you’ll have no trouble finding a wide range of cuisine from around the world, sometimes in eclectic combinations like the...
Review: Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor – Siem Reap
I began my time in Cambodia at the historic Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the original luxury hotel in Siem Reap. This is a very special hotel with much to love about it. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Review – Siem...
United Airlines Premier 1K Upgrades: A Reality Check
In my experience, the days of complimentary upgrades for Premier 1K members on United Airlines continue to wane, changing my loyalty valuation. Why United Airlines First Class Upgrades Are Harder For Premier 1K Members My friend Ben from One...
United Airlines Declares Victory In Campaign To Reduce Sick Leave Abuse By Flight Attendants
UPDATE: United Airlines has declared victory in its campaign to curtail the abuse of sick time among flight attendants and now rolled back its “absence certificate” requirement for those who call in sick on a weekend. Live And Let’s...
Review: Singapore Airlines 737-8 MAX Business Class
From Singapore to Siem Reap, Cambodia I flew on Singapore Airlines on a beautiful new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft in business class. For someone who mostly flies within the USA, it’s simply amazing what Singapore Airlines manages to pull...
Diversion: American Airlines First Class Passenger Attacks Flight Attendant When She Tells Him To Stop Vaping Onboard
An American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas diverted to Tulsa after a first class passenger purportedly became enraged when told to stop vaping onboard and responded by attacking the flight attendant. American Airlines A319 Diverts After First Class...
Ex-Continental Airlines CEO Laments That “Biden And Buttigieg Are Reregulating The Airlines”
An opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal written by former Continental Airlines CEO Frank Lorenzo laments that the Biden Administration and Pete Buttigieg’s Transportation Department (DOT) threaten to ruin the airline industry with unnecessary regulation. Let’s take a...
NY Congressman’s Latest Bizarre Charge Against United Airlines Over Israel Service
Congressman Ritchie Torres (D – NY) is at it again, this time accusing United Airlines of a “thinly-veiled boycott” against Israel for the oddest of reasons. Congressman Torres Claims United Airlines Is Boycotting Israel Because It Flies Over Israel,...
Gross: Delta Air Lines Passengers Overwhelmed By Stench After Parents Change Baby’s Diaper On Seat
It is never okay, even during turbulence, to change a baby’s diaper on your airplane seat. Passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight were treated to the nasty stench of feces after parents decided it was a good idea...
Request Your Free Copy: Final United Hemispheres Magazine Final Print Issue
United Airlines is giving away 50,000 editions of its final printed Hemispheres Magazine to its top flyers…here’s how you can request your free copy. United Airlines OFfering Free Mailed Copy Of Final Hemispheres Magazine Print Issue I recently shared...
US Seizes Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s “Air Force One” In Dominican Republic
US authorities have seized the Dassault Falcon 900EX jet of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, alleging it was illegally obtained in violation of sanctions placed against the Bolivarian Republic. US Seiezes “Air Force One” Jet Used By Venezuelan Strongman Maduro...
