As part of my United 1K Challenge I headed to Shanghai for a quick status run. I wanted to stay in some new properties as I had previously stuck to Hyatt and hadn’t spread my wings beyond the brand....
Review: Park Hyatt Toronto (Suite)
Here’s a review of a hotel that will close next week for two years. Consider this the “before” review in preparation for the “after” review in late 2019. But even the old Park Hyatt Toronto is, well…was still a...
Review: Ethiopian Airlines 787-8 Business Class Dublin to Los Angeles
Ethiopian Airlines’ Fifth Freedom service from Dublin to Los Angeles featured an outdated seat in business class, but genuinely friendly service and a great meal. Ethiopian Airlines runs a bustling operation in Dublin, Ireland. Flights to Washington, New York,...
Review: Dublin Airport Executive Lounge
The Dublin Airport Executive Lounge offers scorching-fast wi-fi and barista-made coffee. It’s well worth a visit before your flight from Terminal 1. After checking in for my Ethiopian Airlines flight from Dublin to Los Angeles, I proceeded through security....
Review: SWISS 777-300ER Business Class Los Angeles to Zurich
The SWISS 777-300ER has a lot going for it. A great hard product in business class, good IFE, wi-fi, and generally professional service. But there were some rough edges. Food was poor and one particular FA was quite rude....
Review: Hyatt Place Bangkok
In my teaser post on the Hyatt Place Bangkok, I lauded this hotel’s comfort and amenities. Here’s a full review of the hotel. Located on Sukhumvit 24, the Hyatt Place is the newest property in Hyatt’s Bangkok portfolio. A mid-tier...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Singapore to Los Angeles
This will be a briefer review than my Los Angeles to Singapore outbound flight, but I do want to highlight United’s catering and service out of Singapore for its longest flight on the route map. After resting up at...
Review: SilverKris Business Class Lounge (SIN T2)
Just a few paces from the underwhelming KrisFlyer Gold Lounge is a very nice SilverKris Lounge in Singapore Changi Terminal 2. Here’s my SilverKris Business Class Lounge review. Entrance is reserved for business class passengers on Singapore Airlines or other...
Review: KrisFlyer Gold Lounge (SIN)
The KrisFlyer Gold Lounge in Terminal 2 at Singapore’s Changi International Airport offers Star Alliance Gold passengers traveling in economy class access to free food, drink, and wi-fi. But it’s not a great lounge. Although Singapore Airlines has a...
Review: Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui
My wife and I have been to Hong Kong more times than we can count. We love Asia’s World City and know it fairly well. Hong Kong is home to our favorite restaurant, it’s one of our favorite places...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class Los Angeles to Singapore (Inaugural)
After a wonderful opening ceremony at the gate, it was time to board the flight. Although blocked at 17hr,55min the inaugural flight from Los Angeles to Singapore would take only about 16hrs due to reduced headwinds. If you’re just...
Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt
We all know about the beautiful Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt, but what about the First Class Lounge located within Terminal 1? How does it compare to the First Class Terminal? Arriving first class passengers whose travel terminates in...
Review: Lufthansa A380 First Class Los Angeles to Frankfurt
Last week, I reviewed the Lufthansa 747-8 in first class from Los Angeles to Frankfurt. I had the rare opportunity to fly the same route just weeks apart on an A380. This review covers that flight. I wrote about...
Review: Park Hyatt Zurich (Junior Suite)
The last time I reviewed the Park Hyatt Zurich was in 2011. Six years later, not much as changed. In the case of this property, that is a good thing. The hotel is located in the heart of Zurich...
Review: SWISS Senator Lounge Zurich (ZRH)
Located next to the beautiful first class lounge, the SWISS Senator Lounge in the E-Gate (non-Schengen) area of Zurich (ZRH) is worthy of a visit. It’s a huge lounge, built to accommodate hundreds of passengers at once and bigger...
Review: Park Hyatt Ningbo China (Suite)
During longer holidays my family tries to go deeper and travel farther when we have time on our side. Exploring the Park Hyatt brand (they always impress) we found a property in a Chinese city we had not been...
Review: Hilton Zurich Airport
I arrived late and left early so this review will be limited, but the Hilton Zurich Airport is conveniently located near ZRH with dated common areas but modern rooms. Shuttle service is complimentary from the airport to the property…but...
Review: SWISS First Class Lounge Zurich
The SWISS First Class Lounge in E-Gate area at ZRH is beautiful. Truly beautiful. It is also well-guarded. When we presented ourselves for admission holding only a business class boarding pass to Rome and coming from Frankfurt, we were...
Review: Flying the Bombardier CS100 (SWISS from Frankfurt to Zurich)
There is a reason Boeing is so afraid of the Airbus/Bombardier C Series: it’s a great aircraft. I was able to fly a SWISS-operated CS100 from Frankfurt to Zurich in August. Here’s a review of the flight. Since I...
Review: Lufthansa First Class Terminal Frankfurt
The Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt remains one of the best first class lounges in the world. Although not intended for arriving longhaul passengers, the Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt welcomes guests with a same-day arriving boarding...
