Airlines continue to find more and more ways to build their bottom lines as any business should. While I don’t want to create new problems for myself, this is one airline fee I’d be happy to pay when stuck...
Sneak Peek: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh
Kimpton Hotels are stylish and contemporary in the heart of major cities. The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh fits the mold, but some of their design choices weren’t for me. I’ve included the photos, you decide. If you are considering booking...
Woman Defiantly Refuses To Remove Bare Feet From Aircraft Tray Table
I love this story. Not only did a woman refuse to remove her bare feet from an aircraft tray table; she shamed passengers for asking her to! Picture this: two ladies sitting in an exit row on a China...
Why Do The Smallest Airports Employ Pedantic TSA?
I took a quick work trip to Meridian, MS on an adorable CRJ-200. I was loving the tiny airport, personal service, single-serve everything. But when I met TSA on the departure, that all changed. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Captain Claims Holy Spirit Prompted Him To Take Off Early To Avoid Indonesian Earthquake
A Batik Air captain (pictured above, right) claims that he took off from Palu, Indonesia three minutes ahead of schedule due to promptings from the Holy Spirit. Whatever the source of his inspiration, his decision likely saved the lives...
T-Mobile Reps Don’t Know About Global Pass
I have written before why I Suffer Through T-Mobile Service – their global coverage. However, those speeds are slow and their new Global Pass is reasonably priced and offers fast data. It’s a shame no one has told the...
My Weekend in Beautiful Flyover Country
I’m spending the weekend in Green Lake, Wisconsin, a cherished annual pilgrimage to so-called Flyover Country. I’ve written about my weekends in Green Lake a couple times before: > Read More: Another Fabulous Weekend in Green Lake, WI > Read...
Airport Security Trays Carry More Viruses Than Toilet Seats
It’s not the toilet seats, flush handles, or even the floors. Nope, it is security trays that carry the most viruses at airports. Pandemic experts in Finland checked out Helsinki Airport for viruses. They scanned surfaces including staircase rails, restrooms,...
Review: MEA Cedar Lounge Beirut (BEY)
The recently-remodeled Middle East Airlines (MEA) Cedar Lounge in Beirut is spacious and comfortable. This 24/7 lounge is both a SkyTeam and Priority Pass lounge, but large enough to handle crowds. I last visited this lounge in 2011 and it...
The World’s 10 Oldest Airlines Still Flying
What are the oldest airlines in the world that are still flying? Earlier this week I shared a heartwarming British Airways video that celebrates the life of a 99-year old woman while also recognizing BA’s 99th anniversary. That got...
The Classic But Clever Gimmick Airlines Are Using To Avoid Compensation
What’s the easiest way to ensure that a flight lands on time? The answer is an old trick that more airlines are turning to scrub flight delays. It’s called schedule padding. Arriving on time is easy when you block...
Hyatt Regency Delhi – Dining Dazzles, Delights
We had a chance to try some of the restaurants at the Hyatt Regency Delhi and the on-site menus exceeded our expectations. Even if we decide to try another brand of hotel in Delhi, we would return to the...
Top Secret Government Airline Now Hiring Pilot
First it was flight attendants, now it is a pilot. I’ve written about JANET before, the “secret” government airline that transports workers to highly-classified government facilities. The airline is now hiring a 737 first officer! But this won’t be a standard...
Corporate Travel: Comfort Vs. Price
Price is still king when it comes to corporate travel, but queen comfort is a powerful consort. I was speaking to a friend of mine last week about his corporate travel policy. He works for a software company in...
Airline “Humiliates” Handicapped Boy, Asking For “Proof” Of Disability
“Do you have proof your son is disabled?” Jack Johnson suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. As his genetic disease worsens, the 10-year-old finds himself increasingly confined to his motorized scooter. While returning from family vacation in Split, Croatia on Jet2,...
Review: Tru Hotel Pigeon Forge – Patronizing Millennials
Tru is a new hotel brand by Hilton focused on a younger generation. The select service property (this location in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee) trades design elements for cramped conditions. Does it work or is it patronizing (hint: patronizing)? If...
Cracked Windshield Forces AA Flight To Divert
Yesterday afternoon a cracked windshield forced an American Airlines flight bound for Tokyo to return to Chicago. Flight 153 was operated by a 787-8 with 164 passengers and 13 crew members. The flight left at 3pm CT and returned...
Must-Have Tools For Any Road Warrior
Like many of our readers, I am a full-time road warrior at this point in my career. Readers, friends, and co-workers often ask me what tools I use to make life easier. Here are my must-have tools for any...
All The Patriotic Quotes In Your U.S. Passport
When the U.S. passport was redesigned in 2007, not only was a biometric chip added, but the pages were reimagined. Images were added. Ostensibly to cut down on counterfeits, the dark images have made some stamps difficult to read....
Review: British Airways Galleries Lounge – London Heathrow T3 (LHR)
I’m going to keep this one brief: stay away. In a terminal in which your oneworld business class ticket can get you into the American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas lounges (all superior choices), there is little need to...
