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 for...
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...
TSA Scandal: Passengers Bypass Screenings at JFK
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” The TSA has been tasked with a simple yet fundamental mission: keep American...
A Few Thoughts on the Park Hyatt New York
I had a quick business trip to Boston and New York over the weekend and ended up at the Park Hyatt New York on Sunday/Monday for what turned out to be a two-day, one-night stay. Here are three takeaways...
Pictures: Saying Goodbye to United Airlines at JFK
The final United Airlines flight at John F. Kennedy International Airport just took off for Los Angeles, ending a storied era for United. Today you can view a selection of pictures I recently took around Terminal 7, United’s now...
Last Chance for TWA Flight Center Tour at JFK this Sunday
The storied TWA Terminal at JFK is an architectural masterpiece that has sat vacant for more than a decade in the center of New York’s busiest airport. Construction will soon begin to turn the empty terminal into a luxury...
June 2015 New York City Miles and Points Meetup
There’s another New York City meetup this Tuesday evening. Join other frequent flyers in Manhattan at the next Reach for the Miles on June 23, 2015 from 6pm to 9pm in the Lower East Side. RSVP now for the...
United Cuts JFK-IAD Service, Effective October 25, 2014
Even I am not too old to remember when New York Kennedy was once a United focus city, with service to Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. JFK was also once the home...
