The point of my series of coffee posts is always to go back and add to them as I find more great cafés in any given city. During my recent trip to Istanbul, I found another great coffee shop...
First Class Passenger Assaults American Airlines Flight Attendants, Then Is Surprised When She Is Arrested
There are so many lessons here, but 1.) drinking and flying can be a very dangerous combination, 2.) you cannot throw things at flight attendants even if you are a first class passenger, and 3.) if the cops tell...
Review: Grand Hyatt Istanbul
The Grand Hyatt Istanbul is both an affordable and centrally-located hotel in the heart of Istanbul. Grand Hyatt Istanbul Review I spent my first night in Istanbul at the Grand Hyatt, located in the Taksim Square area. At $130/night...
Woman Finds Goldilocks In Her Bed At Las Vegas Hotel
Imagine you walk into your hotel room and find a man sleeping in your bed…let’s call him Goldilocks. Just another day at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino In Las Vegas? Goldilocks Invades Excalibur Hotel In Las Vegas Back when...
Review: Turkish Airlines A350 “Turkoflot” Business Class
The Airbus A350-900 remains my favorite aircraft in the Turkish Airlines fleet and I quite enjoyed flying the ex-Aeroflot (so-called “Turkoflot”) configuration of the aircraft on a longhaul flight in business class. This review covers my journey from Los...
Dirty Aircraft Cabins Undermine Confidence In Airline Safety
I’ve flown several airlines so far this year and have noted a concerning trend: the relatively clean cabins of the pandemic era have given way to dirty aircraft cabins that often look like no one has bothered to clean...
Rampant Thievery On Air Force One…By White House Press Corps
When I worked at the White House I always dreamed of a ride on Air Force One but the closest I ever got was several hundred yards away…who knows what kind of glasses or dishes or blankets I might...
Review: Star Alliance Lounge LAX
The Star Alliance Lounge at LAX does not change much…and that is a good thing. Star Alliance Lounge LAX Review I wanted to refresh my review below with more recent pictures of the food and drink options available in...
United CEO Scott Kirby Tells Employees: Don’t Be Defensive, But Focus On Safety
We’re seeing a concerted effort across every department at United Airlines to renew and refresh a focus on safety, an effort spearheaded by CEO Scott Kirby as negative headlines concerning maintenance on United Airlines continue to make headlines around...
“Curation Fee” Is The Latest Hotel Junk Fee
A New York hotel may not charge a “resort” fee but now passes on a $30 daily “curation” fee to its guests. But clever names do not mask the stench of mandatory hotel junk fees. NYC Hotel Debuts “Curation...
Introduction: Forbearance On Turkish Airlines + Three Nights In Istanbul
Welcome to my next trip report, a recount of my late winter trip to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines 2024 Trip Report I’m not going to rehash the saga of actually booking this ticket, but it was quite...
Heartwarming Kindness From A Southwest Airlines Gate Agent
Usually, when an airline employee is captured on video by a passenger it is not because they are being nice. But a Southwest Airlines gate agent was captured on video for her display of kindness and it is truly...
KLM A330 Business Class: Solid, But Uninspiring
From Amsterdam to Washington Dulles I flew onboard a KLM A330 in business class. The flight was pleasant enough, but these aircraft are long overdue for a retrofit. KLM A330 Business Class – My First Impressions I grabbed a...
Crazy Plane Lady Shares Amusing Stalker Police Report
For all we like to joke about “crazy plane lady” Tiffany Gomas and her “fake” seatmate on American Airlines, she went through a lot after her freakout video went viral around the world…including having to endure stalkers camped out...
United Airlines 787-10 Diverts After “Roller Coaster” Turbulence Injures Several Onboard
A United Airlines 787-10 bound for Newark was forced to divert after encountering severe “roller coaster” turbulence during final approach. United Airlines 787-10 Diverts After Strong Winds, “Roller Coaster” Turbulence Over Newark Scuttle Landing Heavy winds and turbulence that...
Woman Removed From Delta Air Lines Flight For Not Wearing A Bra Now Demands Meeting With CEO Ed Bastian
I’ve updated this story with information concerning Ms. Archbold’s legal representation and her demands to meet with Delta CEO Ed Bastian. A woman who claimed she was (temporarily) removed from a Delta Air Lines flight for dressing like a...
My Lovely “Private Jet” Experience On Bulgaria Airlines A220 In Business Class
One of the highlights of my trip to Romania and Bulgaria was the chance to give Bulgaria Airlines a try, particularly on its brand new Airbus A220 jet in business class. Not only was the flight superb, but I...
American Airlines Makes It Easier To Bring Dogs Onboard
American Airlines is making it easier for passengers to bring their dogs or cats onboard through an important change to its carry-on policy. Will this reduce the number of people gaming the system with fake service dogs? With Carry-On...
United Airlines Makes Wheelchair Travel Easier
United Airlines has launched a new digital tool on its app and website that makes it easier for passengers who use a wheelchair to identify flights that can best accommodate the specific dimensions of their mobility device. United Airlines...
The “If It’s Boeing, I’m Not Going” Canard
Everyone has now become a junior aviation safety expert and the number of “if it’s Boeing, I’m not going” quips have become nauseating. What a luxurious world we live in… “If It’s Boeing, I’m Not Going” Hysteria As Led...
