You can read about day one of my India trip here, day two here, and day three here. Today was a travel day from New Delhi to Mumbai, though timed in such a way as to minimize stress and...
I Witnessed An Entitled Family Eat An Entire Meal At A Luxury Hotel, Then Bully Staff Into Making It Free
I witnessed a horrible dressing down of restaurant staff at the Andaz Delhi in Aerocity that left me shaking my head in disgust over the entitlement. Entitled Family Demanded Free Meal At Andaz Delhi After a long day, I...
India Day 3: From Bohemian Haus Khas Village To Posh Aerocity, Delhi
You can read about day 1 here and day 2 here. I awoke early and went to the gym to train before breakfast, enjoying an excellent workout followed by another round in the steam room and sauna. The Hyatt...
The Aggressive Photographers Around India Gate
If you visit India Gate while in Delhi, be ready to deal with the aggressive photographers who will want to take your picture… Caveat Emptor: The Aggressive Photographers Around India Gate Located in the heart of New Delhi, the...
Did I Get Scammed In New Delhi?
In terms of scams this one is rather minor, but I’m just wondering if this sort of thing is common or I just happened to choose the wrong place for coffee in New Delhi… A Scam In New Delhi...
India Day 1: Adventures On The Delhi Metro And The Curse Of Jetlag
My first day in India turned into more of a rest and relaxation day after fatigue triggered the dreaded midday nap, likely messing up my sleep for the entire trip. But the day wasn’t entirely lost… India 2026 Day...
Air India 787 Crash Update: Preliminary Report Shows Fuel Switches Flipped Seconds After Takeoff
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on the June 12, 2025 crash of Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8. The jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 of the 242 people...
My Indian Visa Scare At Paro International Airport
It was time to head home from Bhutan and I had booked a rather complicated route back on three separate tickets. While trying to check in for my Bhutan Airlines flight to Delhi, I encountered an Indian visa issue...
Tragedy At Delhi Airport: Death And Injury After Roof Of Terminal Collapses
A roof collapsed early this morning in Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 after torrential rains battered the Indian capital. Tragically, death and injury resulted. The incident is not only a tragedy, but a warning to us all. Roof...
Lufthansa Duty Manager Calls Security On Passenger Who Refuses To Accept Transit Visa Problem
A passenger was denied boarding at the Lufthansa check-in counter in Delhi for a visa issue. A Lufthansa duty manager responded to her persistent request for an explanation by calling security on her. But the real question I have...
Qatar Airways CEO Laments India’s Aviation Protectionism
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker laments what he calls the protectionist nature of the Indian aviation industry, saying the true victims are the Indian middle class. Qatar Airways CEO On Indian Aviation Speaking on CNN, the veteran chief...
Cool: New Air Canada Fifth Freedom Flight From London To Mumbai
In addition to its new Bangkok service, Air Canada also announced it would serve Mumbai, India. But rather than fly nonstop from Toronto, the flight will stop in London in each direction, offering a cool new Fifth Freedom route....
United Airlines Raises Baggage Fees To India – Will We See This On Other Routes?
Facing the double whammy of restricted routings over Russian airspace and higher fuel prices, United has substantially raised checked bag fees on its India flights. United says the move is only temporary. But will we see higher baggage fees...
United Airlines Suspends Chicago – Delhi, Delays San Francisco – Bangalore Service
As India faces the worst brunt of the pandemic, lockdowns are returning and international travel restrictions are appearing. While United will maintain three India routes, it will suspend one and delay the start of another. United Airlines Suspends, Delays...
USA Introduces Partial India Travel Ban: Who Is Exempt?
The United States will ban some travel from India starting on May 4, 2021, a move that is long overdue in light of the USA’s use of travel bans as a tool to slow the spread of COVID-19. Even...
Emirates Suspends Service From India
UPDATE: An earlier version of this story incorrect reported that Emirates was suspending all passenger service to India. From Sunday, Emirates will suspend passenger service from India to Dubai for 10 days as Indian coronavirus cases continue their disturbing...
How To Reconcile IndiGo’s Massive Airbus A320neo Order
If you wondered why IndiGo placed a firm order for 300 Airbus jets this week, start by looking at India’s aggressive five-year airport growth plan. IndiGo’s order of 300 A320neo family aircraft is huge. Not only is it huge...
My Sunday In Chennai
My Sunday in Chennai centered on religion and worship of various kinds. I started the day attending church at the beautiful St. Andrew’s Scottish Presbyterian Church in the heart of Chennai, known locally as the Kirk (church in Scottish)....
United Airlines Suspends All India Service Until September 1st
United Airlines is extending the suspension of both of its India routes until at least September 1st. First it was the Pakistani airspace closure. Then it was saber-rattling over Iran. Then the Federal Aviation Administration banned flying in Iranian...
My Best Meal In India
As tempting as it was to remain within the confines of our sprawling resort, my wife and I were certainly glad we walked down the beach in Goa. The meal we found was nothing short of spectacular. Sitting on...
