I finally took the opportunity to fly JetBlue in “Core” (economy class) on a transatlantic journey and while there was one huge disappointment, so much about the A321neo flight from London to New York was simply superb. JetBlue A321neo...
The 10 Most Popular Live And Let’s Fly Posts Of 2023
What is “popular” should help you understand why I tend to focus on the stories that I do. As we close out the year of 2023, I’m looking back at the 10 most popular posts of 2023 in terms...
My Top 10 Hotel Stays In 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on my 10 favorite hotel stays from 2023. My Top 10 Hotel Stays In 2023 As a reminder, this is...
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge – London Heathrow T2 (LHR)
We stopped at the Plaza Premium Lounge in London Heathrow T2 and enjoyed a nice brunch prior to our flight. Plaza Premium Lounge London Heathrow T2 Review This lounge has been an on-again, off-again part of the Priority Pass...
Fabulous: Elizabeth Line From Heathrow To Central London
I finally tried the new Elizabeth Line (with family in tow) from Heathrow Airport into London (and back) and it worked out flawlessly…this is a great way to travel, even with large baggage. Elizabeth Line Review: Heathrow – London...
My Top 10 Airline Meals Of 2023
For this year’s final Meal of the Week, I count down my top 10 airline meals of 2023. To be clear, these are only the best meals I have enjoyed over the last year, not my top 10 all-time...
My Top 10 Airline Lounges Of 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on the top 10 airline lounges I visited in 2023. Note, this is not my all-time “top 10” list, but...
Review: British Airways A320 Economy Class [2023]
We flew from Basel to London on British Airways in economy class…a comfortable flight with well-intentioned service, despite an annoying delay. British Airways A320 Economy Class Review [2023] I usually book business class for these short segments under 651...
Review: EuroAirport Skyview Lounge Basel (BSL)
Prior to our flight to London, my family spent an hour in the EuroAirport Skyview Lounge in Basel. This is a very solid Priority Pass Lounge. EuroAirport Skyview Lounge Review Access is granted for Priority Pass members and some...
French Chef At Upscale Hyatt Resigns After Naked “Hazing” Incident
Aurelien Largeau, a celebrity French chef based at Hyatt’s upscale Hotel du Palais in Biarritz, has resigned after a humiliating “hazing” incident in his kitchen prompted outrage. Aurelien Largeau Resigns From Hyatt’s Hotel du Palais Afer Alleged Hazing Of...
11 Hospitalized After Freak Turbulence On Airbus A330 Over Atlantic
An Airbus A330 charter flight operating from Barbados to Manchester was forced to divert to Bermuda after severe and unexpected turbulence injured many onboard, resulting in 11 passengers being hospitalized. A330 Diverts To Bermuda After Severe Turbulence On December...
Delta Air Lines Encourages Employees To Save Money
Kudos to Delta Air Lines for helping their employees to save and encouraging a lifestyle of saving. It’s a great move and a timely reminder, as we reach the end of the year, that we should make a concerted...
Our Two Busy Afternoons In Basel, Switzerland
While we did not do much in Germany during our recent holiday, we did quite a lot of museum hopping in Basel in just two afternoons… Museum Hopping In Basel Most museums in Basel offer free entry on the...
How I Spent My Holiday In Germany
These days, when I go to Germany I go to relax rather than sightsee…there’s something about the rhythm of life in Germany that makes it both productive yet calming. This was once again true for my Autumn 2023 trip...
Crazy: Man Has Meltdown At Charlotte Airport, Cursing Out Woman In Wheelchair And Screaming At American Airlines Gate Agent Over His Dogs
To Charlotte, where a man from Florida went ballistic over his “girls” (dogs)..or something like that…in a meltdown that included cursing out a woman in a wheelchair and screaming about how horrible American Airlines is as his husband desperately...
When Middle Seat Passenger Takes Over Your Window Seat…
A female traveler seated in a window seat found a man in the seat next to her reaching over her to take pictures out the window with his mobile phone. No, that was not okay. But perhaps she could...
Delta Air Lines Gate Agent Pushes Back After Being Accused Of “Misgendering” Trans Passenger
A trans activist snapped at a Delta Air Lines agent in New York, accusing him of repeatedly “misgendering.” But the agent pushed back, dismissing that claim and then threatening to have the activist thrown out of the airport. Who...
Semmelknödel In Lufthansa Business Class
I tend to view the Lufthansa “Heimat” menu in regional business class as a downgrade over what preceded it, but I enjoyed a very nice lunch in business class on my short sector from from Copenhagen to Frankfurt including...
Review: SAS Gold Lounge Copenhagen (CPH)
The core essentials of the SAS Gold Lounge in Copenhagen (CPH) remain unchanged, but I want to provide an updated review of the meal options you can expect when visiting this flagship SAS lounge. SAS Gold Lounge Copenhagen Review...
Photo Essay: Beautiful Malmö, Sweden
For my final post on Malmö, I want to share a photo essay from my brief visit. This is a city I hope to return to and take my family along. Malmö Photo Essay Malmö made headlines for its...
