An Air China flight from Paris to Beijing returned to Paris 40 minutes after taking off due to a bomb threat…that was never actually made. When I worked at Frankfurt Airport, we would receive “alert” emails no less than...
Booked! Aeromexico + Air France Business Class
Last week I wrote about my dilemma over an expiring Korean Air award. I’ve now found a solution and thankfully salvaged the ticket. Since Korean Air SkyTeam partner award tickets must end in the same country as they begin,...
Ghost Flights From London Heathrow
Three of the most valuable commodities in the world: gold, silver…and LHR slots? Take a worldwide financial hub and throw in an airport bursting at the seams and you have a classic supply and demand dilemma. But the ironic...
Deplorable: Bed Bugs Invade Business Class!
Bad service and poor food are one thing, but bed bugs? It takes “horrible flight” to a whole new level. Several passengers aboard an Air India 777-300 from Newark to Mumbai found their business class seats infested with bed...
A Golden Shower at 40,000 Feet
No, not that golden shower. Please… Instead, we’re talking about glitzy and gaudy Emirates, where golden shower takes on a whole new meaning. Emirates (and Etihad) offer first class passengers the chance for a five minute shower aboard the A380....
How I Saved $600+ On Aeroplan And STILL Booked Lufthansa
While there is no way to fully avoid fuel surcharges when using Aeroplan miles to book Lufthansa, there is an easy way to at least reduce them. An Award Expert client earlier this week needed a round-trip from Washington,...
Last Chance: How To Claim Your British Airways Lawsuit Cash Settlement
If you are party to the British Airways class action lawsuit, don’t forget you only have until July 29th to file your clam. Here’s how to do it. If you are a member of the class action, you should...
United Airlines Cuts Strategic Silicon Valley Flight from Newark
Just a year and a half after entering the market, United Airlines will end daily service between Newark, New Jersey and San Jose, California. The route has not performed as hoped for. In March 2017, I wrote about United’s...
Review: Emirates A380 First Class Los Angeles to Dubai
Emirates First Class is rite of passage for any aficionado of miles and points. I was absolutely giddy with anticipation for my flight. But were my expectations too high? Check-in was easy at LAX and the the agent did...
United Teases Premium Service Between Los Angeles And Boston
United is testing out lie-flat beds for a couple months on flights between Los Angeles and Boston. United Airlines operates premium transcontinental service routes between three city pairs: Los Angeles ⇄ Newark San Francisco ⇄ Newark Boston ⇄ San Francisco > Read More: Premium...
Even With New Photo Policy, I Still Would Have Been Kicked Off United Flight
Yesterday, I wrote about United’s loosened new onboard photo policy, which now permits other passengers and FAs to be captured without consent. It’s a positive development and I give United credit for the update. In thinking more about this...
Review: LuxxLounge Frankfurt (FRA)
The LuxxLounge in Frankfurt (FRA) is hardly a spectacular lounge and yet serves a very useful purpose. This Priority Pass lounge is located landside, meaning it is before security. As you enter Terminal 1 (Lufthansa Terminal), follow the signs...
U.S. Airlines Will Kowtow To China On Taiwan
U.S. airlines including American, Delta, and United are poised to capitulate to Chinese demands to remove references to Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau as separate nations. Last time I wrote about this, U.S. airlines had collectively deferred to the...
Be Very Afraid: United Airlines Loosens Onboard Photo Policy
Take it from the guy who was thrown off a plane for taking a picture of his seat…there is going to be stiff flight attendant resistance to United’s updated onboard photo policy. And maybe some passenger pushback as well....
Review: SkyTeam Lounge London Heathrow (LHR)
UPDATE: The SkyTeam London Heathrow (LHR) lounge is permanently closed. The SkyTeam Lounge London Heathrow is an excellent Priority Pass Lounge in LHR’s Terminal 4. After passing through the security checkpoint, the lounge isn’t far. Look up for the Etihad/SkyTeam...
Saving My Expiring Korean Air Award…
Like most airline tickets, both award and revenue, Korean Air tickets expire one year from date of issue. That presents quite a problem for me… You might recall that Ben from One Mile at a Time and I flew...
Review: Emirates Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
While not as fancy as other top-tier first class lounges, the Emirates Lounge at LAX offers a truly exceptional buffet and plenty of room to spread out prior to your trip to Dubai. The lounge is only open between...
Lufthansa Confirms Interest in Alitalia Investment
Lufthansa’s position has not changed: it wants to invest in Alitalia. Last week I wrote about the latest plan in Italy to re-nationalize Alitalia. Fulfilling a campaign promise, the recently-elected government is essentially saying Alitalia is as part of...
A Pricey New Dutch Air Passenger Duty Like The UK?
The Dutch government wants to add an air passenger tax to airline tickets starting in 2021. Will the Netherlands embrace a controversial scheme like the UK Air Passenger Duty? The proposed plan will start modestly: €3.80 on flights within the...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: July 23, 2018
Greetings from sunny Los Angeles. I’m in a holding pattern this week. I thought I was going to have to leave for Europe tomorrow, but that trip has been postponed. I’m both relieved and disappointed. I never like leaving...
