I’ve stayed in some fairly deplorable Hilton Garden Inns over the years, but the Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands was a spectacular property that represented an excellent value and greatly exceeded my expectations, particularly in terms of the breakfast....
Photo Essay: The Pulchritudinous Faroe Islands
You need to visit the Faroe Islands at least once in your lifetime because the photo essay below simply does not give the beauty of these islands justice. The breathtaking beauty of this place fused with its Scandinavian charm...
No, The Overhead Bin Above Your Seat DOES NOT Belong To You!
An interesting side discussion broke out last week in the context of a story I wrote about an American Airlines passenger purportedly booted from a flight for placing his bag in the “wrong” overhead bin. Just who does the...
United Airlines Adds New Visible Recognition Of Employee Longevity
Look a bit more closely at your United Airlines gate agent, flight attendant, pilot, or other customer-facing employees and you might soon be able to tell how many years they have been with the company. It is part of...
Great Coffee On The Faroe Islands
Despite being a remote chain of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, there is no shortage of great coffee on the Faroe Islands. In this post, I’ll highlight three favorites. Best Coffee On The Faroe Islands The capital city of...
Air India 787-8 Diverts After Deranged Man Pulls Hair Of Female Flight Attendant
An Air India 787-8 was forced to divert after a deranged man onboard pulled the hair of a female flight attendant then attacked other cabin crew members shortly after takeoff. Man Attacks Cabin Crew On Air India 787-9 Dreamliner,...
Easter Monday: Friendship, Betrayal, And Forgiveness
Today is a holiday in much of Christendom known as Easter Monday. What can Easter teach us about friendship, betrayal, and forgiveness? Friendship, Betrayal, And Forgiveness In The Context Of Easter One highlight of Eastertide for me is the...
Driving On The Faroe Islands
As you explore the Faroe Islands, driving is essential. Nothing is very far, but a car makes it possible. I’ve driven through many beautiful places around the world, but the Faroe Islands was unmatched in beauty. A Guide To...
New Book On United Airlines By Ex-CEO Oscar Munoz
Oscar Munoz, the beloved former CEO of United Airlines that helped to turn the culture of the airline around after the merger with Continental Airlines, is releasing a book next month about his time at United. New Oscar Munoz...
Spirit Airlines Flight Attendant Mocks How Her Employer Nickels And Dimes
A Spirit Airlines flight attendant took to the PA system to let passengers know how nothing is free onboard, sparking laughter. Is this a new dispensation of the sort of humor first pioneered by flight attendants at Southwest Airlines...
THE TARV, Faroe Islands (Restaurant Review)
I was pleasantly surprised by the number of wonderful restaurants on the Faroe Islands. For dinner the first night we dined at a seaside restaurant called THE TARV Grillhouse. Restaurant Review: THE TARV, Faroe Islands We did not have...
Crazy: American Airlines Passenger Kicked Off For Putting Bag In Wrong Overhead Bin?
If a man really was kicked off a flight for “accidentally” using the wrong overhead bin space, I hope the flight attendant who works for American Airlines loses his job and is forever banished from the industry. Claim: Man...
Renting A Car On The Faroe Islands
Renting a car on the Faroe Islands was a bit old school and quite expensive, but easy enough. Guide To Renting A Car On The Faroe Islands First, you need a car on the Faroe Islands. It is a...
The Most Beautiful Flight Of My Life
Earlier I offered a review of my SAS flight from Copenhagen to the Faroe Islands, merely glossing over the beautiful views out the window. Now, I want to focus on the majestic views out the window and why the...
American Airlines First Class Passenger Dragged Off Plane After Demanding Pre-Departure Beverage
David Dao 2.0? An American Airlines first class passenger was purportedly dragged off a flight after becoming irate when flight attendants refused his demand for a pre-departure beverage. Who is at fault here? First Class Passenger On American Airlines...
Review: SAS A320 Plus Copenhagen – Faroe Islands
From Copenhagen to the Faroe Islands I flew on an SAS A320 in Plus, which is a hybrid product that incorporates many business class elements without actually being business class. SAS A320 Plus Review (CPH-FAE) Flying from Copenhagen to...
Incredible: FBI Raids Wrong Hotel Room, Handcuffs Delta Pilot
Nothing like a botched middle-of-the-night raid that resulted in a Delta Air Lines pilot being dragged into his hotel bathroom, handcuffed, and interrogated for an hour to inspire confidence in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). FBI Raids Hotel...
Norse Atlantic Passengers Should Not Feel Compelled to Return To JFK After Skipping Immigration
While I’m not offering legal advice, passengers who were allowed to enter the United States without clearing passport control and customs on a Norse Atlantic flight from Paris to New York should not feel compelled to return to the...
Lufthansa Ticket Counter Horror Story
A passenger shares a disturbing story about trying to standby for an earlier flight on Lufthansa. Ticket counter agents purportedly mocked his request, belittled him, and called the police at Frankfurt Airport. Was the passenger justified in being upset?...
Review: SWISS A320neo Business Class
From Zurich to Copenhagen I flew in SWISS Business Class on the A320neo. It was another typical SWISS flight, which is to say another solid flight. SWISS A320neo Business Class Review SWISS Business Class has not changed in years,...
