With an extended layover between flights, I had time to go lounge hopping in Buenos Aires. My first stop: the Star Alliance Lounge, now part of the Priority Pass network. Upon landing I followed the signs for “international transit”,...
Review: Aerolineas Argentinas A340 Business Class Cancún to Buenos Aires
I poked fun at Aerolineas Argentinas “Club Condor” Class in an earlier post, but was really looking forward to trying it. With a limited route map and limited award space, catching a longhaul Aerolineas Argentinas flight is not an...
I’m a Millennial. Is Joon Airlines a Sick Joke?
I’m a millennial. Is Joon a sick joke? Look at this new video just released earlier today– It tells me nothing about price. Nothing about onboard product. Nothing about loyalty. Perhaps this video will be better? Nope. So what...
An Open Letter to Hyatt’s New Head of Loyalty
Hyatt announced a new Global Head of Loyalty this morning. Here’s my open letter to Mark Vondrasek, who spent 15 years working for Starwood in a similar role. Dear Mr. Vondrasek, Welcome to Hyatt. I congratulate you on your new appointment...
What You Need to Know About New USA Travel Ban
The White House has released new travel restrictions, indefinitely banning travel and emigration from several countries and severely restricting it from others. From the NY Times— Starting next month, most citizens of Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, Chad and...
Berlin Voters: Keep Tegel Airport Open
We don’t know when Berlin Brandenburg Airport will finally open, but it’s now slated for 2019…only nine years late. Even when it finally does, Berlin voters have expressed a preference to keep Tegel Airport open. The original plan was...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: September 24, 2017
After a few weeks at home, I’ll be traveling again at the end of the week. Leaving home is always bittersweet. When you get used to your daily routine, especially with your family, it is particularly difficult to leave....
What is Biofuel? Should Airlines Embrace it?
Airlines love to tout their environmental-friendly initiatives and the new trend is biofuel. But is “biofuel” a subjective term like “all natural” or a clearly-defined, objective fuel type? Is it actually a good thing? United released the following video...
Delta Adds New Flights to Europe from Los Angeles
Over the last few years we have seen an explosive growth of transatlantic travel from Los Angeles. That growth will continue next summer, courtesy of Delta. The carrier has announced new nonstop service to Amsterdam and Paris from Los...
How United Airlines Will Empower Gate Agents with More Discretion
The Dao incident was a life-changing event at United. While the airline may not have been hurt financially by the unforced error, it is causing a change in culture. CEO Oscar Munoz has just spent three weeks in various...
Review: Aeromexico Lounge Cancún (CUN)
My connection turned out so quick that I had plenty of time to relax prior to my Aerolineas Argentinas flight to Buenos Aires. The airline uses Aeromexico’s Salon Premier in Terminal 2. The lounge is small, but access is limited...
Here’s Why Uber Will Continue to Operate in London
Keep calm. Uber will carry on in London. Transport for London (TfL) announced this morning that Uber would be banned starting next month because of safety concerns. It tweeted the announcement, just one minute after informing Uber. Transport for...
Introduction: Los Angeles to Rome via Argentina and Spain on SkyTeam
It’s time for my next trip report, a short one that will detail my trip to Italy last month. Let’s just say I took the scenic route… An ambitious goal to be sure, but it is my desire to...
Hey Saudia, Where’s My Limousine?
If you read my Saudia first class suite review yesterday, you know that I had a long but very pleasant journey from Riyadh to Los Angeles. But there were two things missing — Saudia advertises a Special Services Team...
Turkish Airlines Orders 40 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
So much for the A380 or 747-8. Turkish Airlines will order 40 787-9s from Boeing, a deal valued at $11 billion on paper. Tourism in Turkey has been hit hard by terrorism in the last two years, but the country...
Review: Saudia 777-300ER First Class Jeddah to Los Angeles
This is part two of SV41, from Riyadh to Los Angeles. In the first installment of this report, I covered the short flight from RUH to JED and the ground stop in Jeddah. This flight covers the 16hr journey...
Did You Catch These Four Inside Jokes in the New United Safety Video?
A new edition of the United Airlines safety video is out, highlighting once again United’s global route network. While not as humorous as past versions, the new video does contain a few inside jokes or “Easter eggs” that frequent...
How to Obtain a Visa on Arrival in Tajikistan
There is a lot of conflicting information on the internet about whether you can obtain a visa on arrival in Tajikistan. If you’re flying into Dushanbe International Airport (DYU), the answer is YES. I am shocked at how much...
Flight Diverts When Legless Man Attacks Cabin Crew, Launches Racist Tirade
What happens when you cross a legless man with too much alcohol and a flight on EasyJet? Answer: a diversion. I try to resist writing about these sorts of stories, but this one I cannot help but to poke...
Requesting Coach Food in First Class
Once in a while the first class meal options are simply not appealing. That leaves you with three choices: eat it anyway, skip meal service altogether, or request something from coach. Requesting meal service from economy class is the...
