From Brussels to Warsaw I flew on LOT Polish onboard the Embraer E-190 in business class. While not an exciting product, I appreciated the extra space and warm meal in the forward in the cabin. LOT Polish E-190 Business...
My Lufthansa Birthday Celebration Continued In Munich…
I’m not very sentimental when it comes to birthday celebrations, but this particular birthday will always be one of my most memorable. After a great morning in Frankfurt in the Lufthansa First Class Terminal, I received additional surprises, including...
Lufthansa Strikes Deals With Ground Staff After Disastrous Strike
After a crippling strike disrupted operations last week, Lufthansa and the union representing its ground staff have agreed in principle on a new contract. Lufthansa, Ground Staff Union Agree In Principle On Three-Step Pay Raise To Avoid Future Strikes...
Hilarious: Late Night Hosts Lampoon JetBlue – Spirit Merger
Late night hosts wasted no time in lampooning JetBlue’s decision to acquire Spirit Airlines, offering a hilarious take on the deal that is not without a degree of truth. Late Night Hosts Weigh In On Lampoon JetBlue – Spirit...
My Unforgettable Birthday Surprise In Lufthansa First Class Terminal
I had little doubt that I would receive a birthday rubber duck when visiting the Lufthansa First Class Terminal on my birthday, but I did not expect to receive a very special additional one. Birthday Surprise In Lufthansa First...
United Airlines Warns Employees About Monkeypox
Could we be on the cusp of the next pandemic? United Airlines had advised its employees to educate themselves concerning monkeypox and take steps to avoid its spread. The warning comes as the monkeypox case count continues its rapid...
Booked: Lufthansa First Class Birthday Duck Trip!
My birthday is coming up. A trip to Croatia is coming up. That got my mind racing. What better way to reach Croatia than via Frankfurt in Lufthansa First Class? Why the extra stop? To secure a very special...
Marriott “Ching And Chong” Controversy Is Loaded With Bigotry
A couple was shocked to receive an anti-Asian slur on their hotel folio after checking out out of a Marriott property in Pennsylvania. But their disinterest in holding the culprit accountable demonstrates a softer bigotry that also merits our...
Aeroplan Award Chart Changes: Winners And Losers
Aeroplan is updating its award chart next month for the first time since the new program launched. While the changes are mostly negative and penalize some heavily-used redemptions, I’m thankful that Aeroplan remains a standout among peers in offering...
Lessons From Pope Francis On Healthy Travel
After his recent trip to Canada, Pope Francis is pooped out, lamenting that he can no longer travel like he used to. Not to denigrate the Bishop of Rome, but his plight offers a helpful lesson to all of...
Nancy Pelosi Arrives In Taiwan On Boeing C-40C, Ignoring Chinese Warnings
Nancy Pelosi, the U.S. Speaker of the House and second in line to the presidency, has arrived in Taiwan with a congressional delegation onboard a Boeing C-40C aircraft. Her visit comes during a period of escalated tensions between the...
Russia Invites You To Emigrate With Bizarre Video
A very strange promotional video encouraging emigration to Russia leaves me wondering whether this is serious or parody. Russia Entices You To Emigrate With “Beautiful Women, Cheap Gas, And No Cancel Culture” The Russian Embassy in Spain posted the...
Review: Diamond Lounge Brussels (BRU – Terminal B)
While not worth arriving early for, the Diamond Lounge in Brussels (BRU) is a decent premium class lounge in Terminal B (the non-Schengen area) of Brussels Airport. Diamond Lounge Brussels Review (BRU – Terminal B – Non-Schengen) This is...
Introduction: A Solemn Trip To Poland
I made a solemn trip to Poland to visit Auschwitz, a moving experience that was even more harrowing than my visit to Dachau a few months earlier. This trip report will recount my journey to Warsaw, Krakow, and finally...
United Airlines’ Controversial Flight Attendant Promoter Score (FPS)
Flight attendants at United Airlines remain unhappy with long hold times to reach the crew scheduling desk and have devised a controversial new Flight Attendant Promoter Score (FPS) scheme as a way to hold management accountable. New Flight Attendant...
Influencer Recklessly Claims “My Plane Ran Out Of Fuel Over The Atlantic Ocean” After Delta Pilot Makes Sensible Decision To Return To JFK
In a precautionary move, a Delta Air Lines flight turned back over the Atlantic and returned to New York JFK after pilots detected a fuel imbalance. The plane was not out of fuel. No one was in any danger....
What I’d Love To See In New Chase Travel Portal
JP Morgan Chase is venturing deeper into the travel agency business, with plans to offer a host of travel services ranging from simple flight bookings to complex full-service trip planning. Chase has a chance to revolutionize the market…but it...
Review: United Airlines A320 First Class
For my trip home from New Orleans, I chose United Airlines and flew an Airbus A320 aircraft in first class from MSY to DEN. United has made great strides in wi-fi and despite a weather-related delay, I enjoyed a...
ConciergeKey Status On American Airlines For Buying Cheap Miles…
I think a second round of congratulations are in order. Not only has American Airlines inaugurated a new class of ConciergeKey members, but these are the same people that so richly benefited by donating to charity in exchange for...
Review: United Club New Orleans (MSY)
I spent an hour in the New Orleans United Club before my flight to Denver and give it a very positive review thanks to the great staff and respectable selection of food, including some local favorites. United Club New...
