A point of frustration as we bid adieu to the Airbus A380 on Singapore Airlines’ flagship JFK-FRA-SIN route. Is Singapore so stingy or just so successful that it simply will not release first class award space on this route?...
Where To Smoke At Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
I am not a smoker, but provide airport smoking guides in an effort to help smokers and reduce second-hand smoke. My views on smoking at airports remain unchanged. Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) claims to be a “smoke-free facility”...
Review: Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Business Lounge Doha (DOH)
The Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Business Lounge in Doha (DOH) remains a superb lounge and is now open to all oneworld business class travelers. I recently spent several hours here prior to my Qatar Airways flight to Copenhagen and...
United Airlines’ New Egg Frittata Breakfast In First Class
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. I had the chance...
World Cup 2022 Lufthansa First Class Duck
Lufthansa has unveiled another special-edition World Cup duck in its First Class Terminal in Frankfurt. Time to head off to Frankfurt? Sporty 2022 Lufthansa World Cup Duck I’ve collected rubber ducks from the Lufthansa First Class Terminal for 15 years,...
Jailing Innocent LATAM Pilots Was A Miscarriage Of Justice
As if the stress of being involved in a collision with a fire truck was not bad enough, two LATAM A320 pilots spent a portion of their weekend in jail despite all evidence suggesting neither was at fault. LATAM...
United Airlines Forecasts Busy Thanksgiving Travel Week
With Thanksgiving approaching and travelers jetting across the nation to be reunited with loved ones, United Airlines is adding flights and predicting a very busy travel period. United Airlines Expects Busy Thanksgiving Travel Period As we enter the busiest...
Want To Sit Next To Your Child On Airplane? Pay For It…
I’m all for holding airlines accountable, but I do not appreciate hatchet jobs by cheap parents who either should pay up to ensure they are sitting with their young children or not fly in the first place. Mother Angry...
Review: Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha
As the World Cup gears up in Doha, I offer a review of my recent stay at the Hyatt Regency Oryx during a long layover in Qatar. Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha Review After landing at Hamad International Airport (DOH)...
Stowaway Pigeon Ejected From Flight
As we end the week, let’s end it on a lighter note and turn our attention to Mexico, where a pigeon has made headlines around the world for his failed attempt to be a stowaway on a flight. Unsuspecting...
Inexcusable Debauchery At The Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
Debauchery is an excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures like partying, alcohol, and drugs. A wild party inside the pricey Waldorf Astoria hotel in Bangkok may have been fun for the youth who attended, but when it came at the expense...
The End Of First Class On Thai Airways?
While Thai Airways is still selling first class tickets on at least two routes, I do wonder what kind of first class experience it can offer if its first class lounge and spa are permanently closed. Permanent Closure Of...
Fire Truck Strikes LATAM A320-200 In Lima, Killing Two
A freak accident in Lima, Peru that saw a fire truck collide with a LATAM Airbus A320-200 on an active runway has resulted in the death of two firemen, although all passengers and crewmembers onboard survived. Fire Truck Strikes...
Review: Chef Geoff’s IAD (Priority Pass Restaurant)
I returned to Chef Geoff’s at Washington Dulles last week for dinner and wanted to update my review of this Priority Pass restaurant. I’m happy to report the food was excellent. I arrived at 8:45 pm ahead of my...
United Airlines Promises Better Onboard Meals. Here’s A Preview.
United Airlines has acknowledged that its in-flight meals have been slow to change but is promising new choices with more variety in the weeks ahead. Let’s take a look at what United Airlines is saying and preview five new...
Review: Air Algérie A330-200 Business Class
A big part of my visit to Algeria was flying the Algerian flag carrier, Air Algérie. While my expectations were frankly low, especially after my ground experience at the airport, I was very pleasantly surprised with the onboard product...
Star Alliance Loyalty Program Offers Great Arbitrage Potential
I suppose I’m just dreaming, but dormant Star Alliance could really differentiate itself with its own loyalty program and a transferable currency that would build serious brand engagement and loyalty. While unlikely to ever happen, there is great potential...
Why Dual Citizens Should Avoid Travel To Russia
Dual citizens who may be considering a trip to Russia should think twice. A new decree signed by Vladimir Putin may put them on the front lines in Ukraine. Putin Signs Orders Making Dual Russian Citizens Eligible For Military...
United Airlines Will Reintroduce Polaris Ice Cream Sundae Service On Select Routes
At long last, the full ice cream sundae service is returning to United Airlines Polaris business class…but only on a few routes to begin. “Signature” Ice Cream Sundae Service Returns to United Airlines Polaris Business Class…On Four Routes To...
The Captain Has Turned On The Fasten Seatbelt Sign…Now Obey!
Cheat sheet for flying: when the captain turns on the fasten seatbelt sign, you fasten your seatbelt. A group of travelers on a flight to Singapore must have slept through that day in class and now find themselves in...
