All things considered, my family enjoyed a lovely flight from Los Angeles to Paris onboard an Air France 777-300ER in economy class. First Impressions: Air France 777-300ER Economy Class For our winter trip to Germany this year we chose...
Singapore Airlines’ Defiant New Ad Campaign
I think the new Singapore Airlines “world class” ad campaign is a masterpiece, but also adds a subtle touch of defiance that pushes back against not only Gulf carriers, but carriers that have gone woke. Singapore Airlines World Class...
SNL Pokes Fun At Southwest Airlines
Over the weekend, Saturday Night Live (SNL) ran a bit on Southwest Airlines, focusing on the meltdown that took place last month. While I was only mildly amused at the skit, there was one moment that just made me...
Review: Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
I had a spectacular stay at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea in Jordan, a lovely and tranquil resort just an hour southwest of Amman. Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Review Room rates vary from about $170-350/night during the...
Pre-Boarding With Children: How Old Until They Are Too Old?
I ran into something frustrating on my recent Air France flight and want to discuss how old is too old when it comes to pre-boarding for families with “young” children. Pre-Boarding With Children – What Should The Age Cutoff...
Dachshund Flies Business Class To Paris…In Her Own Seat
Last week I wrote about a dog who traveled onboard a Turkish Airlines 777 in economy class. Today we check on Fifi, a mini dachshund who flew from Hong Kong to Paris via Istanbul in the comfort of her...
United Airlines Polaris Meal Service: The Sad State Of Affairs
United Airlines has opened a new test kitchen near its Chicago headquarters and is rumored to be rolling out catering improvements this spring. Based upon the sad state of dining affairs in United Polaris Business Class, this cannot come...
How To Obtain A Visa On Arrival In Jordan
Obtaining a visa on arrival is (usually) quick and always easy when landing at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan or any of the land crossings. Here I will explain how to obtain the visa and why...
Southwest Airlines Lost $800 Million During Meltdown!
Remember that Southwest Airlines meltdown over the holidays that stranded tens of thousands of passengers? Southwest has confessed the computer failure cost the company $800 Million. If that is not a wake-up call, I do not know what else...
Review: Qatar Airways A330-300 “First Class” Doha – Amman
Qatar Airways sells its forward cabin as “first class” on flights within the Middle East. While the seat is identical to what is sold as business class on other routes, there are minor differences in service both on the...
How Many Cops Does It Take To Restrain A Frontier Airlines Passenger At Miami Airport?
A woman and her friend acted poorly at the Frontier Airlines ticket counter at Miami Airport. The sun also rose in the east. But perhaps the most interesting angle of the story is how many police officers it took...
Cool: Free Point.Me Award Searches Via Bilt Rewards
I’m a big fan of the point.me search engine for maximizing your points and miles and I am a big fan of Bilt, a loyalty currency that I find extremely valuable for its unique cadre of transfer partners. Not...
Review: Qatar Airways First Class Al Safwa Lounge
The Qatar Airways Al Safwa Lounge is a restful oasis for first class passengers and represents one of my favorite lounges in the world. If you are flying in first class on Qatar Airways, this lounge is worth arriving...
Trip Report: United Airlines 787-9 Diversion To Pago Pago
Last month, we covered the United Airlines 787-9 diversion to Pago Pago. A mechanical issue forced a United Dreamliner bound for Sydney, Australia to stop in the capital of American Samoa. Today, we bring you a trip report from...
Man Swats Passenger On Wrist Who Kept Opening His Window Shade
A New York real estate agency resorted to swatting the hand of his seatmate after he repeatedly tried to open the window shade…in the row in front of him. He was seated one row behind. But while this particular...
Florida Airport Evacuated After Frontier Airlines Passenger Makes Bomb Threat
Hundreds of passengers at West Palm Beach were forced to evacuate a terminal concourse after a Frontier Airlines passenger made a bomb threat. Frontier Airlines Bomb Threat In West Palm Beach, Florida The incident occurred on Tuesday evening onboard...
The FBI’s Cryptic Russian Billboard At New York JFK
The FBI has posted an odd billboard in Russian at New York Kennedy (JFK). Is this a joke or is the FBI blatantly recruiting Russian assets who are fleeing Mother Russia? Odd FBI Billboard At JFK A friend snapped...
The Deficient Union Defense Of American Airlines Pilots After JFK Incident
The union representing the American Airlines pilots implicated in the JFK runway incursion incident is trying to downplay pilot culpability through a narrative that defies all reasonableness. Union Tries To Defend American Airlines Pilots At Heart Of JFK Incident...
Woman Demands $3,000 In Compensation After Hotel Worker Walked Into Her Room At Midnight
A woman has demanded $3,000 in compensation after a hotel worker entered her room after midnight in order to deliver a platter of fruit. The hotel maintains it did no wrong and has refused not only compensation, but even...
Review: Qatar Airways 777-300ER Qsuite Business Class
Qsuite Business Class on the Qatar Airways 777-300ER is always a comfortable ride, but the excellent service and delicious catering on my flight from Tokyo to Doha made this particular journey one of my best-ever flights on Qatar Airways....
