I had one primary goal: to sleep, and in that sense, I could not have asked for more on my American Airlines A321T redeye flight in “Flagship” business class from Los Angeles to Boston. But it sure would be...
Can Gate Agents Please Enforce Carry-On Bag Limits?
Even as overhead bins grow larger, it’s time for airlines (gate agents in particular) to start enforcing carry-on rules. You know it really is possible to do this and not make every flight late… It’s Time To Start Enforcing...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Los Angeles (LAX) – Terminal 5
American Airlines operates three Admirals Club lounges at Los Angeles International Airport: this review will cover the Terminal 5 location. American Airlines Admirals Club Los Angeles – Terminal 5 (LAX) The lounge is located in Terminal 5 near the...
Introduction: Greener Pastures On American Airlines And Delta Air Lines?
Welcome to my next trip report, a brief recount of my recent transcontinental trip to the East Coast on American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. As a loyal United Airlines flyer, it’s nice to check out the competition once...
“I’m An American Citizen!” Woman Denied Boarding On Delta Air Lines Unloads On Gate Agent
Oh dear, even in this political climate, pulling the “I’m an American citizen” card is not a good way to get onboard a Delta Air Lines flight when you are intoxicated. Intoxicated Woman Denied Boarding On Delta Air Lines...
Review: Hyatt Regency Deerfield, Illinois
I’ve made several recent trips to Chicago and my go-to hotel has been the Hyatt Regency Deerfield. It’s nothing fancy, but does the job and is quite convenient to the northern suburbs of Chicagoland. Hyatt Regency Deerfield Review My...
United Airlines 787-9 To London Diverts After Onboard Fire
A United Airlines 787 Dreamliner en route to London diverted to Chicago after an entertainment unit caught fire, sparking swift action from flight attendants to extinguish the flames. United Airlines 787-9 Diverts To Due To Entertainment System Fire The...
Hey Hyatt Globalists, Do You Add Gratuity To Your Free Breakfast?
A question to my readers who are World of Hyatt Globalist members, do you add gratuity when signing your breakfast bill even though gratuity is included? Hyatt Globalist Breakfast Gratuity: Do You Add It? For years, I’ve added gratuity...
No-Brainer: 5 Reasons The World Of Hyatt Credit Card Is Worth Keeping In Your Wallet
I’m a big fan of the World of Hyatt Credit Card and this is one of the few hotel credit cards that makes sense whether you are loyal to Hyatt or not. It’s a card that, when used correctly,...
Great Coffee In St. Louis, Missouri
It’s rare that I enjoy a conversation more than coffee, but I got both at an unexpectedly delightful third-wave coffee shop on a cold and gray winter afternoon in St. Louis, Missouri. Best Coffee In St. Louis, Missouri It...
My Latest Pathetic Flight In American Airlines “Flagship” Business Class…
Oh, American Airlines…you have such potential, but you have to get the little things right. My latest “Flagship” business class light on the A321T from New York to Los Angeles is another case study of AA not even trying…...
Thank You United For Bringing Back My Favorite Treat!
After nearly a year-long hiatus, United Airlines has brought back the beloved stroopwafel to its lineup of free snacks on onboard. Stroopwafel Returns To United Airlines Last week I wrote about United dropping hints about a big announcement. This...
The Insane Reason Man Told Judge Why He Got So Drunk On His Flight That Cops Had To Drag Him Off
There are two stories in one here. The first is how an inebriated man had a total meltdown on a flight, so bad that he had to be dragged off the flight by several cops. But the second story...
United Airlines Grants Me 1K Status Extension…
United Airlines has extended my MileagePlus Premier 1K status for another year… How I Received A Premier 1K Status Extension From United Airlines When I wrote in late 2024 about how I was losing my United 1K status, some...
Honoring The Life Of Ian Epstein, Flight Attendant Who Died in American Airlines 5342 Crash
When deaths occur on a mass scale, there is a tendency to focus on numbers rather than people. But every life has a story and today I want to focus on Ian Epstein, one of the flight attendants who...
United Airlines Fuels More Speculation After “Denial” Of Merger Talks With JetBlue
United Airlines’ denial of merger talks with JetBlue won’t do much to silence rumors that United is actively considering the acquisition of JetBlue. Is United Airlines Considering A Merger Or Acquisition Of JetBlue? Chatter about a JetBlue – United...
Review: Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch
Yes, there are better hotels in St. Louis, but I thought the Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch served its purpose well and was quite convenient with friendly service and a nice gym. Hyatt Regency St. Louis At...
Photo Essay: My Reflection On The California Wildfires
I spent a couple of weeks in Pennsylvania for work and missed the recent fires in Southern California…it was only this week that I finally took a moment to drive through Altadena, California (just eight minutes from my home)...
Irregularities Emerge In Aftermath Of American Airlines 5342 Crash
As investigators begin to put the pieces of the puzzle together concerning the collision of an Army Black Hawk helicopter with an American Airlines regional jet, there are several key details that have emerged that make it impossible to...
British Airways Backpedals On Meal Service Cutbacks
British Airways will complete its rollback of two unpopular meal service experiments in its business and first class cabins next month that left its premium passengers angry and upset. British Airways Ends Unpopular Meal Service Experiments In Business +...
