While Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) actually has nine Miracle Lounges throughout its terminals, this review will give you a good sense of what to expect at any of them. These are all Priority Pass lounges and also contract with many airlines...
Review: A Return To The Hyatt Place Bangkok
Last year I was the first Globalist to stay at the Hyatt Place Bangkok during the hotel’s soft opening. A year later, the hotel continues to mature…in a good way. By virtue of my cheap Hong Kong Airlines business...
Review: Hong Kong Airlines A330 Business Class Hong Kong To Bangkok
The short flight from Hong Kong to Bangkok was just enough time to appreciate the Hong Kong Airlines A330 business class product. After three days of excellent meetings in Hong Kong, it was time to go home. But instead...
Review: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
My suite in the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong proved to be the ideal venue to host meetings during a busy week at the adjoining convention center. Rates were outrageous during this busy week, but thankfully I was able to...
Review: Hong Kong Airlines A350 Business Class Los Angeles To Hong Kong
My first flight on Hong Kong Airlines was a great one. Hong Kong Airlines offered excellent service and comfort onboard its A350-900 in business class. Hong Kong Airlines does offer online check-in on some flights, but I was unable...
Review: Los Angeles International Lounge (LAX)
The Los Angeles International Lounge in the Tom Bradly International Terminal at LAX is the “leftover” lounge. Emirates and Etihad have their own lounge at LAX. Oneworld and Star Alliance both have first class and business class lounges. SkyTeam...
Review: Asiana A380 First Class Seoul To Los Angeles
My flight abroad the Asiana A380 in first class was one of the best of my life. After spending several hours in the first class lounge, I boarded my 10.5-hour flight to Los Angeles. A FA welcomed me onboard...
Review: Asiana First Class Lounge Seoul (ICN)
The Asiana First Class Lounge in Seoul is comparatively disappointing to other first class lounges, but nevertheless a comfortable spot to wait for your flight. Between my Thai Airways flight from Bangkok and flight home to Los Angeles, I...
Review: Thai Airways 777-200 Business Class Bangkok To Seoul
Thai Airways simply does not offer a competitive business class product on its 777-200. There is no other way to say it. I appreciate the warm service on Thai and thought the meals were decent on this flight, but...
Review: Thai Airways Royal Orchid Spa – Bangkok (BKK)
The Thai Airways Royal Orchid Spa is one of my favorite amenities of any airline lounge in the entire world. Located across the hall from the Royal First Class lounge in Bangkok (BKK), the spa offers complimentary treatments for...
Review: Thai Airways Airways Royal First Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
The Thai Airways Royal First Lounge in Bangkok offers personalized service, a la carte dining, and a quiet oasis from bustling Suvarnabhumi Airport. This review will include photos from my visits over the years…I’ve never reviewed this lounge before and...
Review: Thai Airways A380 First Class Osaka To Bangkok
While it is always fun to try a new A380 first class product, I did not expect such a great flight on Thai Airways…my best overall flight ever with them. After spending about 40 minutes in the Thai Airways...
Review: Thai Royal Orchid Lounge Osaka (KIX)
The Thai Airways Royal Orchid Lounge in Osaka (KIX) is hardly worth showing up early for, but I appreciated the attentive service. After arriving from Guam on United, I proceeded to the transit counter, obtained my boarding pass, and...
Manila To Osaka Via Koror And Guam, All On A United Airlines 737!
When you think about which airline to fly from Manila to Osaka, your first thought is probably not on United. It wasn’t mine either. But I could not resist. United has a hub in Guam. This was once a...
Review: United Polaris Lounge Houston (IAH)
The United Polaris Lounge in Houston (IAH) offers a tremendous upgrade to international business class passengers versus the United Clubs. I spent two hours in the lounge but could have easily spent much longer. United calls this its “boutique”...
Review: Hyatt Regency Amsterdam (Regency Executive Suite)
My review of the Hyatt Regency Amsterdam is long overdue. Business brings me to Holland often and I have stayed several times at this excellent property this year. As a Globalist member of the World of Hyatt program, I...
Review: Lufthansa A380 First Class Munich To Los Angeles
My Lufthansa First Class flight from Munich to Los Angeles provided the ultimate gift: uninterrupted rest. I’ve reviewed Lufthansa First Class three times during the last year in the eastbound direction, but this will be my first westbound review in...
Review: Air Dolomiti ERJ-195 Business Class Nice To Munich
While I did not expect to see Air Dolomiti, a regional Lufthansa subsidiary serving routes in Northern Italy, on a flight between France and Germany, I welcomed the experience. For reasons you’ll read below, I rate Air Dolomiti a...
Review: The Library Lounge Nice Airport (NCE)
The Library Lounge in Nice Airport, a Priority Pass lounge, offers a quiet work environment, but not much in the area of food. I did not deliberately arrive early, but with light traffic found myself at Nice Airport about...
Review: Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge Portland Union Station
While certainly more private than the station itself, the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge in Portland, Oregon is hardly a compelling highlight. You’ll find the lounge toward the left side of the station, as you enter. Coffee and water are available....
