During my visit to Tunisia I enjoyed a lovely stay at the Four Seasons, a five-star hotel in the seaside town of Gammarth just outside of Tunis. A Short But Sweet Stay At Four Seasons Tunis I chose the...
Republican Senators Oppose “No-Fly” List Because It “Equates” Mask Opponents To Terrorists
A group of eight Republican U.S. Senators is opposing the creation of a new federal “no-fly” list for unruly passengers, arguing that it would equate mask opponents to terrorists. Republican Senators Argue New No-Fly List Would Equate Mask Opponents...
A New Approach To Prayer On EL AL Israel Airlines
If you’ve ever flown on EL AL Israel Airlines, particularly on a transatlantic flight, you know that prayer is a big part of the in-flight experience. In an effort to avoid disrupting non-observant passengers, EL AL is trialing a...
It’s Time To Unmask Fear And Start Traveling
I read a very depressing opinion column this week in the New York Times by Charles Blow, who argued that there will be no post-COVID return to normal…that our lives are forever transformed: Covid has made us reconsider everything, the...
Even In Lufthansa First Class, You Can’t Smoke Pot In The Lavatory…
Flying Lufthansa First Class affords you many privileges onboard, but does not bestow you the right to smoke pot in the spacious onboard lavatory. One passenger learned the hard way. Dumb: Man Smokes Pot In Lufthansa First Class My...
First Impressions: Air France A330 Business Class
From Paris to Tunis I flew on an Air France Airbus A330, a very comfortable ride despite business class being tighter than the French carrier’s flagship product. Air France A330 Business Class – My Initial Thoughts Air France recently...
Turkish Airlines’ 2022 Super Bowl Ad With Morgan Freeman
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...
