Imagine a flight where flight attendants impeccably describe the wine list onboard, knowing how to pronounce each choice, the origin, ingredients, and what to pair it with. Gulf carrier, right? Or maybe an East Asian carrier? How about United...
Spirit Airlines Passengers Enraged After Flight Leaves Early
I witnessed something yesterday that was both sad and instructive: you need to monitor boarding closely for your flight, especially in a crowded gate area. A group of passengers missed their flight to Las Vegas when their flight left...
Great Coffee In Mombasa, Kenya
I enjoyed a superb cup of coffee in Mombasa, Kenya and also found a place in the Old Town I hope to return to during my next visit. Best Coffee In Mombasa, Kenya After a long day, we stopped...
My Thoughts On The Coronation Of King Charles III
My six-year-old son Augustine and I sat transfixed this morning from my home office in Los Angeles, watching the coronation of King Charles III. How the world has changed since a four-year-old boy named Charles watched his mother’s coronation...
United Airlines Upgrades Wine Menu
United Airlines has restored a separate wine menu in Polaris Business Class and will trial a number of new wines in the weeks ahead. United Airlines Reintroduces Separate Wine Menu, Refreshes Selection, Plans For More Upgrades One of the...
Prince Harry Chooses British Airways For Coronation Return Flight
12:15 PM ET UPDATE: Speculation as to what flights Prince Harry would choose for the historic coronation of his father in London have now been fully answered: he flew American Airlines for the outbound and is now flying British Airways...
Mida Creek – Watamu, Kenya
Mida Creek is a must-see stop if you visit Mombasa, Kenya. After a day of church visits, we enjoyed a late afternoon stroll and picnic seafood dinner on a beautiful stretch of Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast. Mida Creek: Must-See...
Thousands Line Up For Jobs At United Airlines
As United Airlines ramps up its hiring, a recent job fair in Houston–with thousands lining up for a potential job–showcases United’s plan to hire 15,000 new workers in 2023. Job Openings Galore: United Airlines Will Hire 15,000 New Employees...
Frontier Airlines Passengers Literally “Vote Off” Obnoxious Woman From Flight
Deregulation may have democratized air travel in the US, but it was a different type of democracy that sprang forth on a recent Frontier Airlines flight, when passengers literally voted off an obnoxious woman. Frontier Airlines Passengers Rally Together...
Border Bribes And My “Invalid” Visa In Kenya
As if my visa application troubles were not enough, there was drama at the border in Mombassa, with an official declaring my visa to Kenya invalid, leading to 90 minutes of apprehension and utter frustration in a stifling hot...
Review: Qantas Hong Kong Lounge (HKG)
The Qantas Lounge in Hong Kong (HKG) has re-opened after being “permanently” closed during the pandemic. I’m quite excited to return to this lounge, as it was always one of my favorites. Here’s an idea of what to expect....
How I Maneuvered My Way Onboard And Saved My Trip To Kenya After I Forgot To Apply For Visa
Earlier today I laid out how to obtain an e-visa to Kenya. In 2021, Kenya abandoned its visa-on-arrival program. For most nationalities, that means that you need to arrange your visa before stepping onto a flight to Kenya. That...
United Airlines Will Serve French Fries With Cheeseburger In First Class
In a rather daring move, United Airlines will start offering crinkle-cut French fries with its first class cheeseburgers starting later this month. Will United be able to pull off decent French Fries? French Fries On United Airlines The domestic...
Don’t Bee Stupid: Delta Flight Needlessly Delayed Over Bee Swarm
A bee swarm on the winglet of Delta Air Lines Airbus A320 was problematic, but the solution was rather simple: just turn on the engine. Instead, Delta delayed the flight for four hours as it sat wondering what to...
How To Obtain An E-Visa To Kenya
The Republic of Kenya no longer issues visas on arrival, but does offer an e-visa system online, but you need to prepare for it in advance. Don’t let your Kenyan visa go to the last minute or else you might...
Man Repeatedly Punches United Airlines Gate Agent After She Asked Him To Vacate First Class Seat He Poached
An ugly situation unfolded prior to a United Airlines redeye flight to Houston after a man became agitated when asked to move out of a first class seat that was not even his own. Before the dust settled, the...
Review: Eurowings Discover A330-200 Premium Economy
I enjoyed a very pleasant flight on Eurowings Discover onboard an A330-200 in premium economy class and found the service, amenities, and even the food excellent. Eurowings Discover A330-200 Premium Economy Review Eurowings Discover is owned by the Lufthansa...
Dueling Ads From United Airlines And Southwest Airlines In Denver
In the fight over Denver International Airport, size apparently does matter. First Southwest Airlines claimed to be the “most-flown” airline in Denver, Now United Airlines says it is the top carrier in Denver. Both ads were not wrong, though...
Review: Lufthansa Bistro Lounge Frankfurt (FRA)
Nestled in the wilderness of the C Gates of Frankfurt is a fairly innovative Lufthansa lounge called the Bistro Lounge. Lufthansa Bistro Lounge Frankfurt Review (FRA) I visited this lounge prior to my flight to Kenya. An A380 Lounge...
White House Ends Vaccination Requirement For Foreign Visitors To USA
At long last, the United States is scrapping the vaccination requirement for foreign travelers who enter the US by air. It’s about time. Vaccination Requirement Ends For Foreign Travelers To USA Via Air The Biden Administration is ending vaccine...
