Bowing to pressure from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, three airlines will require all passengers traveling from the UK to New York to present a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding. Three Airlines Add COVID-19 Test Requirement To UK...
Drug Deals And Other Adventures On The Bus To Newark Airport…
I had the great pleasure of watching a pair of drug deals take place during my short bus ride on NJTransit from New Jersey Penn Station to Newark Airport. Just another ride to the airport… The Drug Bus To...
Chicago, New York Hurt COVID-19 Tourism Recovery With New Fees, Attitudes
Chicago and New York City have added COVID-19 fees and closely monitored guests, but are the new measures helping or hurting tourism? If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here and help support...
Hypocritically, Cuomo Adds Restrictions to Visitors from Hot Spots
New York Governor Cuomo announced this week that visitors from COVID-19 hot spots around the US would have to quarantine. Odd, because he opposed such restrictions by other states against New Yorkers. If you are considering signing up for...
American + JetBlue + United Drastically Slash New York Service
With COVID-19 raging in New York and demand continuing to sink, airlines are responding by drastically slashing already-reduced service from the Big Apple. Over 120,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in New York State, with over half of...
DHS Responds Regarding New York Global Entry Application Ban
A spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security reached out following last week’s article regarding the New York Global Entry application ban for residents. I offer my own clarifications as well. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or...
DHS Was Right To Block New York Global Entry Applicants
The Department of Homeland Security began blocking New York residents from applying for their trusted traveller program, Global Entry, over the state’s “Sanctuary policies” but there’s more to the story and DHS was right to do it. If you...
Review: Park Hyatt New York
The Park Hyatt New York is considered Hyatt’s flagship property. How does it live up to that title? Over the years I have stayed at the Park Hyatt New York on several occasion. Oddly, I’ve never written about it....
Recreating Breakfast at Tiffany’s for our Daughter
Our little Lucy is a huge Audrey Hepburn fan. This year we have set out to recreate some of Hepburn’s iconic moments and the first on the list was Breakfast at Tiffany’s. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Lufthansa Offers A Chance To Experience Golden Age Of Travel
Lufthansa is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its Senator Service onboard the Lockheed Super Constellation, which represented the first “luxury” transatlantic flight in 1958. This weekend, you can experience that service yourself. If you’re in New York City this...
My Dumpy Hotel in New York City
Every time I have a bright idea to save some money, I end up regretting it. When it comes to hotels, you tend to get what you pay for. I was in New York City last weekend for FTU...
Frequent Traveler University in New York City This Weekend! Still Not Too Late To Attend.
One last reminder that Frequent Traveler University will be held in New York City this weekend. It is still not too late to register. Ever wanted to learn more about manufactured spending? The best miles and points program? Which...
Last Chance to Register for FTU New York (+ $20 Discount Code)
Frequent Traveler University is coming to Manhattan this weekend. There’s still time for you to attend. I always enjoy FTU events and look forward to this one for two reasons. First, it will be in the heart of New...
A Horrible Stay at the Famed Plaza Hotel in New York City
What happens when a five-star hotel that runs over $1,000 night doesn’t have any food or beverages? That’s what happened at the famed Plaza Hotel in New York City (and still is…). One of my best Award Expert clients...
Singapore Airlines Will Resume World’s Longest Flight by End of 2018
Singapore Airlines will resume nonstop service to New York by the end of 2018, reclaiming the title for world’s longest flight. Singapore Airlines served Newark, NJ from 2004 to 2013 using an A340-500 configured exclusively with 100 business class...
Sobering: “My” Helicopter Crashed into East River in NYC
A sobering reminder of the fragility of human life: the helicopter that crashed in the East River in New York City yesterday was one that I flew on last year. I heard about the crash on Saturday via several...
Afternoon Swim at the Park Hyatt New York
Sometimes a short afternoon respite can turn a tiring day into a much more relaxed one. That’s one of many reasons I am thankful for the Park Hyatt New York. Yesterday, I wrote about my hectic business trip to...
Introspection: I’m Now a Real Road Warrior
With the new start-up I’ve co-founded now spreading its wings, I’m being re-acquainted with more traditional business trips. Let me tell you about my trip to New York this week. First, some background. For the past several years I’ve...
United’s Secret New Invite-Only Restaurant at Newark Airport
United may not have a Polaris Lounge yet at Newark’s Liberty International Airport, but it now has an invitation-only restaurant called Classified. Do you have access? I don’t. You can input your MileagePlus number and last name at the...
Review: Blade Helicopter from Manhattan to Newark Airport
When a friend invited me on helicopter ride from Manhattan to Newark Airport, I jumped at the chance. Blade wants to be the “Uber for helicopters” and has both scheduled and on-demand service in LA, NYC, and Miami. This is...
