In the world of deceptive marketing, resort and destination fees at hotels win the prize. One Hyatt in Boston is charging you extra for the views from your room and the right to photograph them. Hyatt “Destination Fee” Includes...
New Hurdles For Unvaccinated Americans Returning To USA
In addition to rolling back travel restrictions for travelers from the United Kingdom and European Union, the Biden Administration announced that new travel restrictions will be coming to to unvaccinated Americans returning to the USA as part of a...
Details: U.S. Relaxes European, UK Travel Restrictions
In a long overdue move, the Biden Administration is set to announce today that travelers from the European Union and United Kingdom will once again be allowed to travel directly to the United States starting in November. Biden Administration...
Why Is United Airlines CEO Carrying Water For Biden Administration?
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is a pragmatic and shrewd leader, but an extended interview yesterday made me think he works for the Biden Administration instead of the shareholders and employees of United Airlines. Or was he already aware...
Onboard Explosion Rocks Air France 777-300ER, Forces Diversion
An Air France Boeing 777-300ER enroute from Beijing to Paris returned to Beijing after an explosion onboard purportedly sent passengers scrambling. Onboard Explosion On Air France 777-300ER, Smoke, Burning Smell Prompts Diversion Air France 393 had left Beijing Capital...
United Airlines To Launch New West Africa Flight On November 29th
With the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority finally approving the new route, United Airlines will launch its new Washington, DC – Lagos, Nigeria service in late November. Tickets are now on sale. United Airlines Washington – Lagos Route Now Approved,...
Prediction: France Will Ban U.S. Citizens Due To “Coronavirus Concerns”
I predict France will respond to the new U.S.-Australian nuclear submarine deal by blocking American travelers from Metropolitan France, under the guise of rising coronavirus numbers in the United States. Will France Ban U.S. Citizens Over “Coronavirus” Concerns (i.e....
When Uber Drivers Drive Under The Speed Limit, Do You Speak Up?
Do you ever question your Uber driver for driving under the speed limit? What is the line between cautious and too slow? I was recently on a fairly long (100km) Uber journey in a place in which the speed...
United Airlines’ Cargo Division Bans The Shipment Of Firearms And Ammunition
If you want to ship your firearm, weapon, ammunition, or even parts using United Airlines’ Cargo division, you will have the find another carrier. United has just announced that it is suspending the transport of such items. United Cargo...
United Airlines Resumes Flights After Ground Stop
United Airlines flights over the United States and Canada are back in the air after a technical issue this morning briefly grounded all flights. United Airlines Ground Stop – What Happened? From 6:45AM to 7:30AM ET, no United Airlines...
Singapore Airlines Plans 787-10 Service To Bali In November
With the public health situation improving, Singapore Airlines plans to resume passenger flights to Bali, Indonesia starting in November. The moves comes as Indonesia sent its strongest signal yet the entire nation will reopen to foreign travelers later this...
The Netherlands Backtracks On Quarantine Requirement For Vaccinated Americans
UPDATE: The Netherlands has backtracked on a new quarantine quarantine requirement for vaccinated travelers from high-risk countries, including the United States. Effective September 22, 2021, fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed to enter the Netherlands without quarantine. Live and Let’s...
How I Spent My 24-Hour Layover In Frankfurt
On my recent duck trip, I spent about 24 hours in Frankfurt, well Mainz to be precise. But I have to confess, I mostly just slept. Sometimes we need to catch up on our ZZZs… My 24-Hour Layover In...
Man Dragged Off JetBlue Flight After Assaulting Flight Attendant
In another savage incident of air rage, a man and his companion launched a foul verbal tirade against two JetBlue flight attendants after they were ejected from a flight over mask compliance issues. In the end, the man was...
KLM Rejects Vaccine Mandate For Employees
While many airlines are requiring employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination or penalizing them for refusing, KLM has told employees it will not force them to receive the jab. KLM: No Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has...
Two-Year-Old With Asthma Thrown Off American Airlines Flight Over Mask Compliance
Another chapter in our volume of stories on two-year-olds being thrown off airplanes for not being able to keep on a mask. The twist this time, however, is that the child suffers from asthma and his mother tried very...
Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez Involved In Airport Skirmish In Venice
Ben Affleck and his new (and old) girlfriend Jennifer Lopez were involved in an airport skirmish at Venice Marco Polo Airport on Saturday after an aggressive fan would not give them space. Ben Affleck + Jennifer Lopez Vs. Aggressive...
Review: United Airlines 777-300ER Economy Plus
For my duck trip, I “cheeped” out and flew United Airlines from San Francisco to Frankfurt in EconomyPlus. As much as I love to travel in premium cabins, it’s nice to travel in the back once in awhile so...
Review: United Club Houston (IAH – C33)
When I step into this lounge, it feels like old times flying on Continental Airlines. The core of the lounge has not been updated in years, though it has aged well. I also found this lounge less busy than...
Dr. Fauci Hints At Air Travel Vaccine Mandate
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden, has expressed support for a vaccine mandate for all commercial air passengers. Is Fauci testing the waters for an upcoming announcement from the Biden Administration? Fauci In Support...
