The first leg from New York to Frankfurt was great, but the long 12-hour leg from Frankfurt to Singapore onboard the Singapore Airlines A380 in Suites Class was simply sublime. Singapore Suites A380: 12 Hours Of Bliss After a...
Ricotta-Filled Crepes In United Airlines First Class (A Decadent But Deficient Delight)
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. Right off the bat,...
Why People Risk Their Lives For Adventure Travel
The sad demise of the five men exploring the Titanic wreckage in a submersible two miles below the Atlantic also brings out another interesting dimension of travel: there is reason to believe that each person onboard would have weighed...
Review: Park Hyatt Washington DC (Suite)
I’ve stayed at the Park Hyatt Washington DC many times over the years, but my last visit marked the first time I have ever been upgraded to a full suite (versus a junior suite). My stay at the hotel...
For Trump Foil Chris Christie, Rest Comes In A First Class Airplane Seat
Chris Christie will not become the GOP presidential nominee and he’s not even practically pursuing it. Instead, he sees his role as serving as a foil to derail Donald Trump from becoming president again. And that apparently is hard...
American Airlines A321 Captain Greets Passengers Wearing Tefillin
Too often we hear ugly stories about discrimination or alleged discrimination on the basis of race or religion onboard an airplane. Today, we share a story on American Airlines that could have turned out bad, but ultimately turned out...
The Implosion Of Titanic Sub
The story of the missing Titanic submarine has no happy ending: debris has been recovered bearing the signs of a violent implosion onboard. On Sunday, the US Navy detected a sound consistent with that of an implosion. In this...
Dinner At Blue Duck Tavern – Washington, DC
Heavy rain meant my father and I did not leave the Park Hyatt Washington, DC and enjoyed a succulent dinner at Blue Duck Tavern. Blue Duck Tavern Review – A Washington, DC Gem When I lived in the District,...
Superlative Singapore Suites: An Amazing A380 Flight
My first leg on the Singapore Airlines A380 in Suites Class was from New York to Frankfurt. While very short and not without flaws, it was still an excellent flight. Singapore Airlines A380 Suites: What A Treat! Years ago...
Chilling: Tailstrike On United Airlines A320 Causes Severe Damage, Yet Aircraft Operates Eight More Flights
A United Airlines Airbus A320 aircraft has sat idle on the ground at Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston since late April, but the facts surrounding this aircraft are quite unsettling. Not only did this aircraft suffer a tailstrike upon...
Premium Cabin Meal Preorders On United Airlines Expand To Widebody International Flights
After rolling it out and then promptly pulling it back, United Airlines will again offer meal preorders in Polaris Business Class on international widebody flights. United Airlines Will Offer Polaris Cabin Meal Preorders On Widebody International Flights Starting July...
Booked! Singapore Airlines A380 Suites + Nepal And Bhutan
For years, the “new” Singapore Airlines a380 Suites has been at the very top of my airline bucket list. Before Singapore Airlines pulled the A380 off of its New York JFK route, I took advantage of an opportunity to...
Delta Air Lines Passenger Demands Extra Seat For Her Massive “Emotional Support” Pitbull
A teenage girl flying on Delta Air Lines asked her seatmate to move in order to accommodate her large “emotional support” pitbull and became indignant (and vaped onboard) when her seatmate refused. Pitbull On Delta Air Lines Flight Annoys...
Latina Passenger Claims American Airlines Gave White Family A Hotel Voucher But Not Her
Never assume racism is the root cause of poor airline customer service when a bad agent or a rude passenger may be the far more likely culprit. Woman Claims American Airlines Gave Hotel Vouchers To White Passengers But Not...
Review: Hyatt Regency Dulles
After arriving into Washington Dulles after 11:00 pm, we spent our first night at the Hyatt Regency Dulles, just five minutes from IAD. The hotel features modern rooms and is quite convenient. Hyatt Regency Dulles Review I booked a...
Qantas Plans To Fight Jet Lag With Chili And Chocolate
As it prepares to launch new ultra-long-haul flights to London and New York, Qantas commissioned a study to probe which foods aided in the fight against jet lag. The results give us a hint of what the in-flight cuisine...
Review: United Airlines 737 MAX 8 First Class
From Houston to Washington I had the chance to fly on a 737 MAX 8 for the first time on United Airlines in first class. The return of seatback screens is a great addition to the aircraft and the...
Ritz-Carlton Maldives Butler Accused Of Raping Female Guest
In a startling claim that has played out on Twitter, a Chinese female guest at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives has accused a hotel staff member of raping her in her villa. Claim: Ritz-Carlton Maldives Butler Raped Female Guest, Then Hotel...
Justice? Man Gets Slap On The Wrist For Groping Two Women On JetBlue Flight
A man who groped two women on a JetBlue flight, including one who was holding an infant, has been spared jail time and sentenced to one year of probation for his poor behavior onboard. Twice As Nice: Man Who...
Review: KLM Crown Lounge Houston (IAH)
After my father and I arrived in Houston, we spent a few minutes in the KLM Crown Lounge during our layover, which gives me a chance to update my review. KLM Crown Lounge Houston Review In short, this lounge...
