Morgan Freeman returns after a five year hiatus to star in Turkish Airlines’ annual Super Bowl Ad. The 2022 ad once again opts to highlight the breadth of Turkish Airlines’ route map over its product onboard. Morgan Freeman Stars...
A Gut Punch From Hyatt (2022 Devaluation)
Dear Hyatt, Your latest redemption changes to the World of Hyatt program are very disappointing, albeit hardly surprising. But what am I going to do, defect to Hilton or Marriott? The sad reality is that you made these changes…because...
The Airbus A318 Eludes Me Yet Again
For years I’ve been trying to fly on the Airbus A318 and for years I have failed. Once it was due to a flight cancellation. Once due a schedule change. This time it was due to a last-minute equipment...
American Airlines Flight Attendant Strikes Passenger On Head With Coffee Pot Who Tried To Breach Cockpit Mid-Flight
I love coffee more than most…but I prefer not to be struck on the head with a coffee pot! One passenger, however, received a blow on the head with a coffee pot by a flight attendant after he tried...
Was British Airways Justified In Throwing Off Power Couple Who Demanded Their Nanny Be Upgraded To Business Class?
British Airways ejected a family when they demanded that their nanny be upgraded to business class…but this isn’t a case of unbridled entitlement. Rather, the family had paid for a business class seat for their nanny and offered a...
The Simple Pleasure Of A Coffee-Warmed Stroopwafel On An Airplane
One of the simple joys of life is a hot cup of coffee with a warmed stroopwafel, something I recently enjoyed on a short afternoon United Airlines flight. My wife and I have a “coffee break” with my son...
United Airlines Finds Itself At War With Flight Attendants Union
In all my years of covering United Airlines on Live and Let’s Fly, I cannot recall ever seeing such a public and bitter war of words between the airline and the union representing its flights attendants. But is the...
Super Bowl Brawl On Frontier Airlines
An alcohol-fueled discussion over the upcoming Super Bowl turned ugly when a Frontier Airlines gate agent boarded the flight to remove one of the passengers. When the passenger protested and lunged at the gate agent, another passenger jumped up...
KLM Crown Lounge In Amsterdam Is Spectacular
After my Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam, I visited the KLM Crown Lounge 52 (international) ahead of my connection to Paris. I was blown away by how superb this lounge was. Spectacular: KLM Crown Lounge Amsterdam (International) I...
Join Me For Frequent Traveler University In Chicago!
Next weekend, I’ll be speaking in Chicago at Frequent Traveler University (FTU) and extend an invitation to join me for a great day of discussion on miles and points. Frequent Traveler University Chicago 2022 I’ll be speaking on stage...
First Impressions: A350 Delta One Suites (Business Class)
I had a wonderful flight from Detroit to Amsterdam onboard Delta’s A350-900 in Delta One suites (business class). Delta does so many of the little things right and I appreciated warm service and truly delicious food onboard. Delta A350...
Shocking: Woman Kicks Baby In Face On Flight To Barcelona When He Won’t Stop Crying
Annoyed by a baby that would not stop crying, a senior citizen allegedly kicked him in the face during an Avianca flight to Barcelona then defended her action based upon on her age. Report: Baby Kicked In Face On...
A Quaint Beer Garden In Historic Worms, Germany
On our drive home from Düsseldorf to Basel, we stopped for dinner at a cute little beer garden in Worms, Germany called Kolb’s. Kolb’s Biergarten In Worms – Delicious German Food Worms is a historic city in Germany, one...
United Airlines Adding “Earner Starter PQP” Deposit To MileagePlus Accounts
United Airlines is adding what it labels as an “Earner Starter PQP” deposit to MileagePlus accounts this morning, giving members a jump start on earning elite status for 2023. United Airlines “Earner Starter PQP” Hits MileagePlus Elite Accounts It...
United Airlines Makes Cape Town Route Year-Round
United Airlines will makes its Newark to Cape Town service year-round, offering a near-interrupted link to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Cape Town Service Now Year-Round On United Airlines United’s Cape Town service was set...
Review: The Wellem Düsseldorf (Hyatt Unbound Collection)
The Wellem offers spacious, apartment-like accommodations with a flair of old world luxury in the heart of Düsseldorf’s Altstadt. This former Hyatt House property is now part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and my family greatly enjoyed our...
Man Accused Of Raping Business Class Seatmate On United Airlines Flight To London
A British man has was detained upon arrival in London Heathrow for allegedly raping his seatmate in United Airlines Polaris business class. Woman Alleges Man Raped Her In Business Class On United Airlines Flight To London The incident allegedly...
United Airlines Will Resume Flying 777-200 With Pratt & Whitney Engines
After nearly a year, the Federal Aviation Administration has signed off on a plan that allows United Airlines to restore service on its Boeing 777-200 aircraft with Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines. 777-200 With Pratt & Whitney Engines Will...
Drunken Party On Delta Air Lines Flight Ends After Racial Slur
The drunkenness was bad enough. Refusing to wear a mask was even worse. But when a group of business travelers traveling on Delta decided to direct their ire toward a black flight attendant, with one uttering a vulgar and...
Delta’s Misguided Effort to Create New No-Fly List
While Delta CEO Ed Bastian means well in trying to prevent disruptive passengers from simply going from one airline to the next to wreak havoc, the dragnet approach is not the right one, as the current no-fly list clearly...
