A luxury hotel nestled in the heart of Frankfurt’s Sachsenhausen district offers opulent accommodations and beautiful common areas, but the service left something to be desired. My business partner John and I had some work in Frankfurt last week...
Review: Dilmun Lounge Bahrain (BAH)
During my long layover in Bahrain I took a few moments to visit one of the airport’s Priority Pass lounges, called the Dilmun Lounge. It is located near Gate 16 on the departures level and open 24/7. Lounge amenties included:...
Review: Gulf Air Business Class Lounge Bahrain (BAH)
I arrived in Bahrain at 8:55 A.M. and my connecting flight did not depart until 5:55 P.M., leaving me all day in BAH. I’ve been into Bahrain before and opted to head straight for the Gulf Air Falcon Gold...
Review: Etihad Airways A319 Business Class Abu Dhabi to Bahrain
While Etihad is nothing short of spectacular in many ways, it does not measure up to Qatar Airways on intra-Gulf flights. We departed from a remote stand, meaning a long bus ride from the gate to the aircraft. Etihad...
Review: Etihad A380 First Class Apartment
What is it like to fly in an Etihad A380 First Class Apartment on a shorter flight? This is part of my previously unpublished 2016 Gulf Carrier Mezze trip report. Although Etihad now uses a 787-9 instead of a...
Review: GVK First Class Lounge Mumbai (BOM)
We laugh about Emirates First Class being gaudy and pretentious, but the GVK First Class lounge in Mumbai Terminal 2 takes ostentatiousness to a whole new level. That’s a backhanded compliment, but I did enjoy this lounge. It’s gold and...
Review: Grand Hyatt Mumbai
While not in the heart of Mumbai, the Grand Hyatt Mumbai is a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of India’s most populous city. After spending the day exploring Mumbai, I arrived at the Grand Hyatt around 3:00pm,...
Review: Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin (Suite)
As part of my United status run this year, I returned to the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin – our home away from home in Hong Kong. There was much to love and much to learn about our...
Review: Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui (Suite)
As part of my United status run this year, I decided to try the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui one last time after I hadn’t loved my previous two experiences. The third time was the charm! If...
Review: Middle East Airlines A330 Business Class Beirut To Frankfurt
After a pleasant flight from Dubai to Beirut aboard an A320, it was time to test MEA’s flagship A330-200. Give yourself extra time to get from the central terminal to your gate: an additional security screening is required. Boarding...
Review: Middle East Airlines A320 Business Class Dubai To Beirut
Other than the smoking, I had a wonderful flight on Middle East Airlines from Dubai to Beirut. In my teaser about this flight, I mentioned that the pilots were smoking onboard. I must mention it first here, for I...
Review: Air France 777-300ER Business Class Paris To Dubai
My first ever flight on Air France presented a startling revelation, to me at least: not only was Air France acceptable, it was excellent. I arrived in CDG’s Terminal 2 early and proceeded to the “Sky Priority” check-in area....
Review: Air France Business Class Lounge Paris (CDG)
I was very pleasantly surprised by the Air France Business Class Lounge in Terminal 2E, Hall M. My six-hour stay quickly flew by. My original goal was to visit the newly renovated lounge in Hall L, but I was...
How I Spent My Layover In Paris
I landed in Paris just before 7:00 P.M. and wanted to be back at 6:00 A.M. to capture pictures of the Air France lounge before it got crowded. I arrived in Paris well-rested, having just stepped off an 11-hour...
Review: Aeromexico 787-9 Business Class Mexico City To Paris
My late-night flight from Mexico City to Paris represented the perfect flight-time for sleeping…but would service suffer as a result? I lined up at the gate one hour prior to departure, hoping to be first onboard. Boarding began about...
Review: American Express Centurion Lounge Mexico City (MEX)
I spent five hours in the The American Express Centurion Lounge in Mexico City and wished I had stayed longer. I visited the Terminal 2 location during my recent extended layover in Mexico City, not really knowing what to...
Review: Aeromexico Lounge Mexico City (MEX)
After spending most of the evening in the nearby American Express Centurion Lounge, the Aeromexico Salon Premier in was quite a letdown. Terminal 2 of Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport features two Aeromexico lounges within close proximity of...
Review: Delta Sky Club Los Angeles (LAX)
The Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 at LAX offered everything I needed for a productive visit prior to my flight. If I’m using a lounge in the morning, the three most important amenities I am looking for are...
Review: Aeromexico 737-800 Business Class Los Angeles to Mexico City
My experience on Aeromexico was excellent. I expected a comfortable seat and good service, but I did not expect onboard wi-fi that functioned extremely well. That was a very welcomed additional treat. I used Korean Air SkyPass miles to...
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Los Angeles (LAX)
The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at LAX is visually stunning. But how does it rank as as a Priority Pass lounge? The lounge is located on the upper level of Terminal 2 at LAX on the secure side. Priority Pass...