Last year I fell far short of the goal, but I’m setting what I hope will be an achievable goal in 2024: visit 10 countries I have not previously visited. 10 New Countries For 2024 As I focus on...
A Flashing Charging Cable On A Redeye Flight…So Rude!
Even if passengers like me can just zone it out, it is not very courteous to use a flashing charging cable on an airplane that blinks like a neon light…. especially on a redeye flight. Flashing Charging Cable On...
Washington Post Botches The “Definitive Rules Of Flying”
The Washington Post put out a rather fun story entitled, “The 52 Definitive Rules Of Flying.” While I agree with many of the rules, I think WaPo gets two key rules totally wrong. The “Definitive Rules Of Flying” Should...
Small Tear In Passport Ruins Vacation
A ripped passport, even if only a tiny tear, can doom an airline trip, as a family in England recently found when trying to fly to Spain. Tear In Passport Dooms Airplane Trip To Spain The Burton family was...
Crazy: Man Helps Himself To Unclaimed Luggage, Tries On Clothes At Miami Airport Baggage Claim
In Miami, it appears that your checked baggage is not safe on the baggage carousel. A man was captured on video purportedly rifling through unclaimed baggage and even trying on clothes and shoes to see what fit. Man Rifles...
Video: Man Restrained By Passengers And Crew On Miami Flight
A serious incident took place onboard an American Airlines flight to Miami from Rio on Saturday morning resulting in passengers and crew restraining a man. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
When Middle Seat Passenger Takes Over Your Window Seat…
A female traveler seated in a window seat found a man in the seat next to her reaching over her to take pictures out the window with his mobile phone. No, that was not okay. But perhaps she could...
Coincidence? United, Delta, American Change Business Programs
Airline business incentive programs like Delta SkyBonus, United PerksPlus, and American Business Extra are all changing this year and on short notice. Why? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Guide: Mandatory eTravel Registration For Entry Into The Philippines
It had been years since I last visited the Philippines and I arrived in Manila unaware that eTravel registration, formally known as Philippine Travel Information System, is required to enter the country. Don’t make the same mistake I did....
Three Delta Passengers. Two Service Dogs. One Row. What Could Go Wrong?
A chronic complainer took to Twitter to gripe about Delta Air Lines placing a second service dog in the same row as she and her service dog were seated. My only thought was compassion for the poor Delta passenger...
The United Airlines Christchurch Inaugural Left Without Me…
United Airlines’ inaugural flight to Christchurch, New Zealand is now in the air, the first ever non-stop scheduled flight from the US to New Zealand’s South Island on a US carrier. United Airlines Christchurch Inaugural Takes Off United Airlines...
Brazil Will Require E-Visa For US Citizens With Absurd Stipulation
Brazil will re-introduce visa requirements for US citizens on the basis of reciprocity, but one of the e-visa requirements strikes me as patently absurd. US Citizens Visiting Brazil Will Need E-Visa Effective January 10, 2024 As I predicted in...
3 Reasons You Should Remain Seated When The Plane Lands
My friend Gary wrote Three Reasons You Should Stand Up As Soon As The Plane Lands, but I take a different approach and think you should too. When your plane lands, there is no need to get up and...
Delta SkyMiles Changes Are A Gift To Every Frequent Traveler
Delta SkyMiles changes announced earlier this year received tremendous consumer backlash, other brands have taken note and aren’t pushing it. That’s a gift to every frequent traveler. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
A Remarkably Smooth Thanksgiving For US Airlines
I got up early yesterday morning ready to write about airline meltdowns, but it proved to be the smoothest day of Thanksgiving travel in recent memory. Moderate weather certainly helped, but it seems that US airlines finally have their...
Can You Sleep On The Floor In Economy Class?
A video has gone viral of a man sleeping on the floor in economy class on a 15-hour flight. Are you even allowed to sleep on the floor on an overnight flight? Sleeping On Floor In Economy Class –...
Rapper Rick Ross Lowballs Flight Attendants For Private Plane
Rapper and record executive, Rick Ross, took to social media to advertise an open position for flight attendants for his private plane, but his offer is a bit of a lowball. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
SAS One Step Closer To SkyTeam
Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) is one step close to leaving Star Alliance and joining SkyTeam after a US bankruptcy court blessed a $450 million loan as part of the beleaguered airlines’ restructuring package. US Court Approves SAS Loan That...
Passenger Exacts Revenge On Seatmate Who Stretched Legs Into His Personal Space
A cardinal rule of etiquette on an airplane is that you you keep your personal articles and yourself out of your neighbor’s space. One passenger received a wet reminder of this rule. Passenger Who Placed His Foot In Personal...
An Alternative Theory On Why Discount Carriers Are Struggling
Airlines in the discount sector in the United States have announced losses in their recent quarterly reports. There’s been much speculation, but I have an alternative theory. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
