A new edition of the United Airlines safety video is out, highlighting once again United’s global route network. While not as humorous as past versions, the new video does contain a few inside jokes or “Easter eggs” that frequent...
An Exciting Review of Boring Dushanbe Airport + CIP Lounge
This is the review of the lounge we did not have access to, but still managed to visit and discreetly photograph. Let’s talk about Dushanbe Airport. Weird. We arrived at 2:30p, yes probably far too early, for our 5:35p...
Friendly or Fiendish? An Uzbeki Man Invites Us Home
In my travels to 128 countries over the last 13 years, I have been swindled, extorted, and battered, but never truly harmed. I’d like to think I’ve become a more discerning traveler, but I’m still trying to make sense...
I Forgot My Wallet. Thanks Dad.
It’s amazing what a combination of stress and hurry will do. Yesterday I nearly flew to Germany without my wallet. Sometimes you plan things out so well you just mess them up. I was in a hurry yesterday. Not...
Loud Copulation in Hotel Room
We are in Mykonos at a lovely little beachside hotel. It is still early in the season with most hotels not open yet. Each room has an ocean view and although very much a budget property, the hotel has...
This Isn’t the Way to Advertise Business Class, EVA!
I recently published a resoundingly positive trip report from a flight in EVA Business Class from Amsterdam to Taipei. Other than a 2hr delay leaving Amsterdam, the flight experience was spectacular. As I stated in my report, EVA has an outstanding product....
Review: Grand Hyatt Taipei
In the interest of transparency, I state at the outset that this review has never been published before, but is from October 2013. It is part of my Star Alliance Business Class Adventure in Europe and Asia report. I outline in that...
Hilarious British Airways Passenger Spoofs
Check out three hilarious sketches featuring celebrities David Walliams, Tom Daley, and Emma Bunton role-playing British Airways agents at London Heathrow. Some of the passenger exchanges are priceless. Next week is Red Nose Day 2017, which I had never head of until...
Comical Video: Two Lawyers Fight Over Armrest
Two passengers, both who claim to be lawyers (I have my doubts) were caught on video fighting over an armrest on a flight to Spain. Start with the video– This occurred on a Monarch Airways flight from London Gatwick to...
Hilarious Ellen DeGeneres Parody of United Basic Economy
I don’t watch the Ellen Show. Heck, I don’t even have a TV in my home, but when I saw this video today I had to laugh. United Basic Economy is coming soon and Ellen has a field day...
10 Things You Should NEVER Say to a Flight Attendant
When you fly millions of miles, mostly on one airline, you develop a kindred spirit with FAs. Although they will generally be pleasant and smile in all circumstances, I’ve learned there are certain things you just should not say...
My Airfone Adventure on United
Sometimes I could kill myself for not anticipating problems before they occur. Last Thursday (after my redeye nightmare) I flew from Chicago to Frankfurt on United. My upgrade to business class cleared, I had an aisle seat assigned, and...
"You can’t get in a long tube with a bunch of demons…it’s deadly!"
If you’ve ever wondered why some preachers need a private jet, you’re not alone. Thankfully the answer is now a little clearer. You may just want to skip my commentary and go right to the video at the...
Lady Dragged Off United Airlines Flight for Refusing to Put Dog in Pet Carrier
Get ready for a good laugh. It seems a woman was kicked (well, dragged) off a United Express flight for refusing to place her dog in a pet carrier. Police come onboard to remove her and she went crazy,...
A Day in the Life of a Weary Road Warrior…And Some Humor
Let me tell you about my latest trip. I still wonder sometimes why I do this to myself, but am thankful that I still find fun in flying for the sake of flying. I hope you find this “Dear...
Scorpions on a Plane!
I am not an animal person–to put it mildly. I was bitten by a dog when I was five while riding my bike outside my grandma’s house and have always had a fear of dogs. I was stung by...
Man Performs Striptease in Aisle on My United Flight
Now that I have caught your attention, let me tell you about a recent flight from Frankfurt to Chicago on United Airlines. I was seated in the first row of business class upstairs on a 747-400 (nearest the lavs...
A United FA Vents About Uniforms
Gary shares an e-mail making its way around the web from a disgruntled United FA about the new uniforms introduced by her company in 2013. She’s clearly not a fan… Who know if it is genuine, but it is...
TOP SECRET Route from San Francisco to Seoul
A flyer on United noticed that his flight from San Francisco to Seoul was not exactly traveling in a logical direction, so he did what any savvy traveler would do in the age of onboard wi-fi: he tweeted United–...
Illiterate Chinese Farmer Fined for Smoking Onboard Cathay Pacific Flight
The “glory days” of smoke-filled 747 lounges with baby grand pianos and circular staircases has been replaced with a harsh new reality–light up onboard and you’ll face a heavy fine or jail time. From Britiain’s finest news source, it...
