I’ll admit, the Australian accent is my favorite accent in the world. But I love the Kiwi accent as well and love a new Air New Zealand Christmas ad poking fun at it. There’s not much commentary I can...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: December 03, 2017
I’m in LA tonight…the question is for how long. I’m hoping I’ll be able to stay home this week, but I may be on a plane to New York tomorrow, then Hong Kong, then Zurich…maybe even Las Vegas. We’ll...
Aeroplan Issues Statement on Cancelled SWISS First Class Awards
Last post of the day on this, but Aeroplan sent me a statement concerning the cancelled SWISS First Class award bookings and I want to share it with you. I can assure you that we are not pleased with...
Let’s Help Aeroplan Take the Moral High Ground (RE: SWISS First Class Awards)
Yesterday, after learning that my SWISS First Class tickets from Zurich to Los Angeles had been cancelled, I quickly issued a legal threat. My point was not to be unnecessarily combative, but to underscore the seriousness of this matter and...
Photos: Beautiful New Qantas Lounge in London (LHR)
As I mentioned yesterday, Qantas just opened a beautiful new lounge in London Heathrow (LHR). Here are some pictures from the new lounge. Qantas credits its new London to Perth service, commencing on March 24, 2018, as the reason...
Dear Aeroplan, If You Cancel My SWISS First Class Tickets, I Will Sue You
I hope you felt the excitement in my two posts yesterday and post earlier today about flying with my family in SWISS First Class. I was truly ecstatic. So you can imagine how I felt when One Mile at...
Booked! Family Trip in SWISS First Class
When SWISS First Class award space suddenly appeared yesterday, I knew I had to act fast. I figured it might be available for mere moments. Thankfully, I quickly found the prefect booking. My wife is German and we both...
50% Off Turkish Airlines Awards to Eastern Europe and Balkans
Turkish Airlines is discounting awards by 50% from its Istanbul hub to destinations in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Through May 31, 2018 all tickets to the following destinations are 50% off in economy or business class. Bookings must...
A Hamburger and French Fry Smoothie and Other Odd Airline Lounge Requests
This is not my Meal of the Week post, but rather something that made my smile. A hamburger and French Fry smoothie? Qantas just opened a beautiful new lounge in London Heathrow ahead of the commencement of its new nonstop...
Why I Disagree with Lucky on Air Canada’s Strict Lounge Access Policy
Fundamentally, a business class ticket is a business class ticket…confirmed passengers who paid with miles instead of dollars should not be treated as second class citizens. From all initial reports, it appears Air Canada’s new Signature Suite in Toronto...
Hilarious Commercial Pokes Fun at Classism on Emirates
I was working out last night and the following commercial caught my attention– I don’t watch TV when I workout — usually I am just listening to something — but I quickly pulled off my headphones… I thought it...
How to Beat Fuel Surcharges on Emirates Using JAL Miles
Japan Air Lines (JAL) has just added massive fuel surcharges to Emirates award redemptions made using JAL miles. While it is little consolation to those wanting to start their trip in the USA, there are a few ways to...
SWISS First Class Award Space Wide Open
Earlier today I wrote about SWISS First Class award space popping up on Aeroplan. This space is now bookable for other Star Alliance carriers as well. We’ll eventually find out…maybe…if SWISS meant to release this space or not, but...
Hurry! Aeroplan Allowing SWISS First Class Bookings!
Several years ago, SWISS stopped releasing first class awards to partners on a regular basis, generally reserving that award space only for elite members of its own Miles & More loyalty program. But sometimes the door is temporarily opened…and...
Toronto is a Hip, Cool City
I visited Toronto for the first time recently (sadly, not for a flight simulator) and enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. I’ve flown Pearson International Airport many times but never stepped out until I arrived a...
My Favorite Hyatt in California
I’m just back from a relaxing long weekend at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands, my favorite Hyatt in the state of California. To be fair, I have not stayed at every Hyatt property (yet) in CA, but I’ve been to...
The World’s Most Traveled Man
There are 193 UN-recognized countries on Earth, but some people don’t stop there. One Chicago man, named the most well-traveled man in the world, has been to 852 unique destinations. It’s one thing to visit all 193 UN-recongized countries....
Free Tickets on Delta – A Facebook Scam
Online scams are nothing new…but one keeps rearing its ugly head. No, Delta is not giving away free tickets. If you see an advertisement on Facebook that looks too good to be true…it is. Although this has been going...
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Toronto (YYZ)
Executive summary: a perfectly comfortable lounge with a decent food spread, showers, and fast wi-fi. Before my flight on Ethiopian Airlines from Toronto to Addis Ababa I spent an hour in Air Canada’s Terminal 1 Maple Leaf Lounge. An...
Admission to Harvard is Easier than Becoming a Delta FA
Want to be a Delta flight attendant? The Atlanta-based carrier is hiring, but be warned…admission is more difficult than getting into Harvard or Yale. Delta will hire 1,000+ FAs in 2018. Last year, the airline hired 1,250 FAs. For...
