Each week, 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. EasyJet is...
United Makes 1K Status More Exclusive, But Less Valuable
Yesterday, United Airlines announced a number of changes for MileagePlus members with elite status. While not all bad news, I’d say the changes are more negative than positive. Let’s analyze each one. Better boarding Effective on September 18, 2018...
Review: No1 Lounge London Gatwick (LGW – South Terminal)
Before my Norwegian Air flight from London Gatwick to Los Angeles, I spent about 15 minutes in the No1 Lounge South Terminal…boy was it crowded. When checking in for my flight, a Norwegian Air staff member presented me with...
United Flight Attendant Removes Woman From Business Class Due To Her Crying Baby
For all the noteworthy progress United Airlines had made over the last year, it just takes one bad story to sink the ship. We may have our story… Imagine you are a young mother and step onto a 14-hour...
Gatwick Express From Central London To LGW
On my home from London last week, I took the Gatwick Express from London Victoria Station. It was quick and easy. I always struggle whether to use Uber or public transport in London. London is a well-connected city and...
United Makes Searching For Award Space More Difficult
It’s a small extra step, but an annoying one… Traditionally, you’ve been quickly able to check award space on United Airlines without logging in. Simply enter your airport city pairs, check off the award search box, and click “find...
Book Singapore Airlines A380 First Class Awards With Partner Miles!
Ever wanted to fly the on the Singapore Airlines A380 in first class but don’t have any Singapore Airlines miles? Now you have other options. The floodgates of award space available to Singapore’s own KrisFlyer members has not been...
I Just Divorced T-Mobile
I warned about ending my relationship with T-Mobile a couple weeks ago, but now have followed through. Our differences were irreconcilable. Over the last month, I have traveled to Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Spain. While...
German Appeals Court Rules Kuwait Airways Cannot Be Forced To Carry Israeli Passengers
While condemning the discriminatory policy, a German appeals court in Frankfurt nevertheless ruled that Kuwait Airways cannot be forced to carry Israeli passengers. An Israeli student in Germany had purchased a ticket in 2016 on Kuwait Airways to travel...
New Jersey Compromise: All Airlines Will Be Taxed
It’s compromise in New Jersey: all airlines will be taxed, not just United Airlines. Earlier this month I wrote about United’s threat to abandon its Newark Liberty International hub due to a proposed fuel tax increase from the Garden...
Review: Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill
Two nights at the Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill gave me a chance to try out the hotel’s newly remodeled room and older room. I arrived late in the evening from Heathrow Airport and was informed that the...
Breaking: Nationwide Delta Ground Stop
UPDATE 09:40 P.M. ET – Delta flights are back in the air. Delta teams have restored all IT systems after a technology issue briefly affected some systems this evening. Delta employees are now working diligently to accommodate customers whose travel...
La Compagnie Reveals New Business Class Seat
Earlier today I wrote about the new lie-flat business class seat that will appear on La Compagnie’s new A321neos. The seats have now been revealed. La Compagnie just posted the following image on Instagram: Thus, we now have our...
Review: Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
As I reflect upon my time at the Miraval Resort & Spa in Arizona, I am thankful for the great food, amazing massage, and luxury accommodations. Service was great and I enjoyed the time with my wife. That said,...
La Compagnie Is Suddenly Looking Attractive
La Compagnie, the all-business-class airline operating between New York and Paris, is making two key improvements that actually have me wanting to fly them. First, the airline is transitioning to A321neos next spring. These new aircraft will feature 76...
Review: Air France Lounge Frankfurt (FRA)
Before my KLM flight to Amsterdam, I had a half hour to check out the Air France Lounge in Frankfurt’s Terminal 2. Note this lounge is also a Priority Pass lounge, but was not crowded at all around 6:30...
KLM’s Las Vegas Gamble
KLM is betting on Las Vegas as its latest North American destination. The Dutch airline announced new service starting next June aboard its latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner KL0635 will depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 12:30 hours and arrive...
What The Heck Is Lufthansa Thinking?
When is a bad seat better than no seat at all? You can soon fly eight hours aboard a Lufthansa A319 between Frankfurt and Pune. I can think of much better ways to torture yourself. Some background, though. Lufthansa...
Mistake? Singapore Airlines Award Space Appears And Vanishes Using Partner Miles
Last week, Singapore Airlines premium cabin award space suddenly popped up on Star Alliance partner redemption websites. Was this an error a new trend? First, note the space is gone as of this morning. I just spent 20 minutes...
Review: KLM ERJ-190 Business Class Frankfurt To Amsterdam
KLM offers a competitive product in shorthaul business class. Ordinarily I would not upgrade an intra-Europe flight (unless flying into London or as part of a longhaul premium cabin journey). The value proposition often is not there since I...
