The story of how deposed Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad escaped from Syria first via private jet and then via Russian military transport is eye-opening not only for the stealth manner in which it was done, but for what…and who…was...
A Syrian Dinner To Commemorate Syrian Revolution
We raised a glass (of water, because the restaurant is dry) to the Syrian people at Aleppo’s Kitchen, praying that the new government would not be worse than the last and that peace would return to that afflicted land....
Booked! The Final SAS Million Mile Jaunt Begins…To Mexico We Go!
I may have needlessly complicated this, but I’ve booked the final flights for our SAS Million Mile challenge on Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines and I’m looking forward to a little adventure in Mexico. A Trip To Mexico To...
Woman Stands For 7-Hour Flight, Watches Movies From Aisle
Is it okay that a woman stood for the entire time the seatbelt light was off on a 7-hour overnight flight and watched movies while standing in the aisle? My answer is a qualified yes. Woman Watches Movies From...
Air Canada Adds Free Onboard Wi-Fi Starting In 2025
Air Canada will gradually roll out fast and free Wi-Fi across its route map, starting in the spring of 2025. Free Wi-Fi On Air Canada Coming In 2025 Fast, free Wi-Fi sponsored by Bell is coming to North America...
American Airlines Improves Million Miler Program
American Airlines is adding two additional lifetime thresholds to its AAdvantage Million Miler program, making what has been an uncompetitive program more competitive, even as it still lags such benefits on United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. American Airlines...
Absurd: How To “Blag” An Upgrade “Because You Deserve To Travel Like Beyonce”
It’s time for my annual “you can’t get an upgrade by dressing nice or flirting with the flight attendant” post. No, that simply will not work. The best upgrade advice remains to be loyal to your airline or at...
Flight Attendants Lose Control: Passengers Party On Seats, Gyrate From Overhead Bins
As a party broke out on a budget carrier in South America, the question is where were the flight attendants? Flight Attendants Nowhere To Be Seen As Passengers Party On Seats, Swing From Overhead Bins Flight attendants were nowhere...
Korean Air Woke Me Up For A Corn Dog?!
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. One aspect...
The Omnipresent Margot Robbie
It seemed as if the face of Chanel was just about everywhere we looked as we traveled around the world over the last couple of weeks. Margot Robbie For Chanel No. 5 – A Familiar Face In Every Airport...
11 Hours. Middle Seat. My Korean Air A380 Economy Class Flight To LA…
As far as longhaul economy class flights go, my Korean Air A380 flight in economy class from Seoul to Los Angeles was excellent…with one glaring exception. Korean Airlines A380 Economy Class: My First Impressions Let’s talk about what was...
Korean Air KAL Prestige Class Lounge Seoul Incheon Review (ICN – T2)
We stopped at the very busy but spacious KAL Lounge in Seoul Incheon Terminal 2 West prior to our Korean Air flight to Los Angeles. While this lounge will certainly not win any “best of” awards, it did offer...
JetBlue Will Introduce “Mini Mint” Premium Cabin Across Airbus Fleet
In July, I exclusively reported that as JetBlue seeks to innovate in response to persistent losses and a blocked merger with Spirit Airlines, it plans to introduce a domestic first class cabin it will call “Mini Mint” across its...
Great Coffee In Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Seoul Incheon Airport Terminal 2 is not only beautiful but also has a beautiful coffee shop where I enjoyed a stiff espresso drink ahead my long flight to Los Angeles. In Terminal 1, the best coffee I’ve found is...
International Transit In Seoul Incheon Terminal 2: Luxe And Efficient
I’m sharing in real-time style about my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. Our transit and layover in Terminal 2 of Seoul Incheon could not have been easier and was...
Review: Korean Air 737-8 Economy Class
The Korean Air 737-8, also known as the 737 MAX 8, was a comfortable ride in economy class, including a seatback screen and wi-fi internet (a relatively new thing for Korean Air) on the short 511-mile journey from Shanghai...
JetBlue Adds Service To Madrid And Edinburgh From Boston
Last week JetBlue teased an imminent longhaul route announcement and today new service has been announced between its Boston hub and both Madrid, Spain and Edinburgh, Scotland. JetBlue Announces Service To Madrid, Edinburgh From Boston JetBlue continues to tinker...
Alaska Airlines Plans 12 Longhaul Destinations From Seattle: Why It Chose The A330-200 Over 787-9
In a move that was not totally unexpected, Alaska Airlines announced that it would establish its Seattle hub as a global gateway, adding 12 longhaul flights by 2030, including service to Tokyo Narita and Seoul Incheon in 2025. Let’s...
Review: No. 39 VIP Lounge Shanghai (PVG – T1)
The No. 39 VIP Lounge was a crowded Priority Pass Lounge with amenities very similar to the next-door No. 36 China Eastern Lounge. No. 39 VIP Lounge Shanghai Review (PVG -Terminal 1) While I am glad I checked out...
Review: China Eastern Lounge Shanghai (PVG – T1)
We stopped at the China Eastern Lounge (No. 36) in Shanghai Pudong Terminal 1, which turned out to be a pleasant SkyTeam lounge that was oddly packed on the ground floor but almost empty on the upper level. China...
