The day finally arrived. The perfect opportunity had arisen. It was time to check out Emirates’ new first class on the 777-300ER. But with expectations so high, would Emirates deliver? In a word, YES. I booked my ticket from...
Review: Park Hyatt Dubai (Executive Suite)
I had a very pleasant stay at the Park Hyatt Dubai and want to specifically highlight what Executive Suite guest rooms look like as well as the tremendous breakfast at Brasserie du Park. This property has not changed much...
Review: Emirates First Class Lounge Dubai (B Concourse)
The Emirates First Class Lounge in Dubai’s Concourse B is well-suited for the huge crowds that pass through it each day, but lacks the intimacy and luxury that typically characterizes a first class lounge. I say it is huge–and...
Review: Emirates A380 Business Class Los Angeles To Dubai
My 15.5-hour flight from Los Angeles to Dubai on Emirates was comfortable and restful. While there were some service lapses, how can I complain about two great meals and 10 hours of sleep? I booked this ticket using 82,500...
Review: SWISS Senator Lounge Zurich (A Gates)
The SWISS Senator Lounge in the A Gates (Schengen) area of Zurich is a great lounge to dine or relax in before your flight. I arrived at ZRH 30 minutes earlier than I normally would in order to try...
Review: British Airways A319 Business Class Basel To London
Afternoon tea on British Airways in Club Europe is always a treat. This is part of my India – Maldives trip report. You can read the intro here. Note, this is a bit of a “vintage” trip report from...
Review: United Airlines 787-8 Business Class Zurich To San Francisco
I’ve asked my two-year-old son Augustine to offer his thoughts on our recent 787-8 flight from Zurich to San Francisco on United Airlines in Polaris Business Class. Last time Daddy asked me write up a trip report was after...
One Year Later: How Is United Polaris Lounge Holding Up At SFO?
Between flights last weekend, I had 2.5 hours in United’s SFO Polaris Lounge. How is it holding up one year later? I’ve reviewed this lounge twice already…once during a media preview and again as a passenger. The lounge is...
Review: Park Hyatt Zurich (Corner Suite)
I finally scored a suite upgrade the Park Hyatt Zurich and enjoyed a short, but very comfortable stay. This hotel must be given great accolades for its consistency over the years. I’ve published a 2011 and 2017 review and...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Economy Class Los Angeles To London
Not only did I survive my economy class trip from Los Angeles to London on United, but I found it a far better experience than my recent flight from LA to Frankfurt on joint-venture partner Lufthansa. I took a...
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Rome (FCO)
I raved about the food in this Priority Pass Lounge last week, but will provide details here on the entire lounge experience at the Plaza Premium Lounge in Rome Fiumicino (FCO). The lounge is open 24/7, though there are...
Review: Lufthansa 747-8 First Class Frankfurt To Los Angeles
Month after month, year after year, Lufthansa continues to offer a superb first class product. My flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles aboard the Boeing 747-8 was among my best ever. I realize that I write so many Lufthansa...
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Premium Plus San Francisco To Frankfurt
My 11-hour flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt aboard United’s new premium economy (“Premium Plus”) product was quite comfortable, though no replacement for business class. MileagePlus members can upgrade to either (or both) Premium Plus or Polaris Business Class...
Review: Waldorf-Astoria Bangkok Suite Upgrade
The brand new Waldorf-Astoria Bangkok has opened and it’s incredible. Our suite upgrade and status gave us an experience that we can’t wait to repeat. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Review: Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor
I was pleasantly surprised with my stay at the Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor, a beautiful property in a city long overdue for a Hyatt. Although my stay was not perfect, it is definitely a hotel I will return to....
Review: Wizz Air A321 Basel To Warsaw
My Wizz Air flight from Basel-Mulhouse to Warsaw was spartan and late, but clean and comfortable. I booked my ticket the day before travel for only 58CHF (about $57). I paid an extra 8CHF for a second carry-on bag,...
Review: Star Alliance Lounge Rome (FCO)
The Star Alliance lounge in Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is so lovely that I’d get to the airport early just for a few minutes in it. Located in the intra-Schengen Area (Zone D) of Terminal 3, this lounge offers a...
Review: United 787 Business Class Munich To San Francisco
It was nice to catch up on sleep aboard an 11-hour flight from Munich to San Francisco in United Polaris Business Class. This was again on a 787-9 in business class, a hard product I have reviewed several times...
Review: Club Sea | Sala Leonardo – Milan (LIN)
The Sala Leonardo Lounge at Milan Linate Airport (LIN) proved an excellent oasis for a famished traveler… After a long day of driving and meetings–plus some drama at the Alitalia ticket counter–I finally reached the Sala Leonardo Lounge tired and hungry....
Review: EasyJet A319 Rome To Basel
Despite a long delay that ruined by Saturday plans, there is just something about EasyJet I still very much appreciate. Let’s start with the delay. It was mechanical in nature and began as a 30-minute delay and slowly grew to...
