I understand the video below is probably meant to be a joke, but I’ve seen so much of this sort of thing over the years that I have to wonder whether it really is so far-fetched to watch a...
Review: Lufthansa Panorama Lounge Frankfurt (FRA)
We stopped by the Lufthansa Panorama Lounge before our flight out of Frankfurt and this remains an odd lounge compared to other Lufthansa lounges, but a very nice one with a generous spread of food and drink. Lufthansa Panorama...
Review: Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
We spent a short night at the Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport and had a very nice stay. With the S-Bahn station literally right outside, this hotel is one of the most convenient off-site properties at Frankfurt Airport. Hyatt Place...
Three Things I Want From Flight Attendants
A flight attendant has told us three things she hates about passengers. Here are three pet peeves I have against flight attendants. Three Reasonable “Pet Peeves” I Have Against Flight Attendants An American Airlines flight attendant named Ally Case...
American Airlines Economy Class Passenger Kicked Off After Using First Class Overhead Bin
Should a passenger have been kicked off the flight for becoming snippy with flight attendants after he was admonished not to use a first class overhead bin when traveling in economy class? Economy Class Passenger Kicked Off After Quibbling...
Review: Lufthansa A321-200 Economy Class
To begin our journey home, we flew from Malta to Frankfurt on a Lufthansa Airbus A321-200 in economy class before connecting the following morning on the same aircraft type to Copenhagen. The flights were pleasant and (mostly) uneventful. Lufthansa...
Delta Adds More Transpacific Service From LAX
Delta Air Lines is ramping up transpacific service from its Los Angeles (LAX) hub with more service to the South Pacific and a return to Mainland China. Delta Adding More LAX Transpacific Flights The fight for supremacy in Los...
David Brooks’ Whopper About His Newark Airport Hamburger
In another clarifying cultural moment, New York Times columnist David Brooks lamented about his $78 “meal” at Newark Liberty International Airport. Turns out 80% of that bill was due to his alcohol consumption. David Brooks Laments His $78 “Meal”...
Crunchy Chicken Bowl From Lufthansa “Onboard Delights” Menu
Lufthansa has ditched complimentary food in economy class in favor of a buy-on-board menu its calls “Onboard Delights.” I tried the crunchy chicken bowl from dean&david on my Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt. But was it worth the €10.90? Lufthansa...
Review: La Valette Club Malta (MLA)
We were pleasantly surprised by the nice spread of food and comfortable indoor and outdoor seating at the La Valette Club, a Priority Pass lounge in the departures area of Malta (MLA). La Valette Club Malta Review (MLA) Malta...
Rude: Jumping Up And Running Down Aircraft Aisle To Be First Off
I know that waiting to exit an aircraft can become very tedious, especially if you are in the back of the plane, but jumping up and bounding past other folks is just plain rude. It is RUDE To Jump...
United Airlines Will Not Fly From Chicago To South Africa (Yet)
Rumors broke yesterday that United Airlines would be launching nonstop service from Chicago to South Africa next spring. But United has confirmed no such route is planned at this time. United Airlines Denies Rumors Of Chicago – Johannesburg, South...
Review: Hyatt Regency Malta
My family enjoyed a lovely stay at the Hyatt Regency Malta and found the accommodations and amenities superb for our long weekend in Malta. Hyatt Regency Malta Review The Hyatt opened during the height of the pandemic in October...
A Clever Trick To Secure An Open Middle Seat On Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines has open seating onboard, with seats available on a first-come, first-served basis upon boarding. There are no reserved seats. But one guy has an admittedly clever trick for ensuring that your middle seat stays open on Southwest....
Great Coffee In Malta
Even though I want to bring your attention to two great places for coffee in Malta, I have a confession. Best Coffee In Malta Usually one of the highlights of my travels around the world is seeking out the...
John Fetterman Doppelgänger Trudges Au Naturel Through DFW Airport
When Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer loosened the informal dress code on the Senate Floor, I don’t think he had naked in mind (leave that to Majorie Taylor Green and her hearings on Hunter Biden). Even so, I could...
Silence Is Not Golden: Delta Air Lines Made Critical Communication Error
Jonathan Jacobs offers an interesting take on the recently announced changes to the Delta Sky Miles program, focusing not so much on the changes themselves as on the way in which Delta communicated them. The idea that Delta showed...
Singapore Airlines Offers Refund To Couple Seated Next To “Snorting, Farting” Dog On 13-Hour Flight
Kudos to Singapore Airlines for properly addressing a very hairy situation on a 13-hour flight. Any dog that snorts or farts does not belong on a flight…and that really goes for humans too. A “Snorting, Farting” Dog Spoils Singapore...
Photo Essay: Summer In Malta
To round out my series on my summer trip to Malta, I’m posting a photo essay of our brief but pleasant journey to the island nation. Malta 2023 Photo Essay Many of these pictures appeared in my “windy” story...
High Winds Limit Our Time In Malta
We had such ambitious plans for an adventure in Malta, but ultimately had to scale them back due to persistent high winds. High Winds Spoil Our Plans In Malta, But We Still Had A Great Time My primary goal...
