Yesterday, I wrote about the rather hilarious “historical preservation fee” at the Hyatt Centric in Sacramento. It did not take long for that fee to disappear, though it has been replaced with a generic “destination fee.” Hyatt Hotel Renames...
American Airlines Restricts Changes On Partner Award Tickets
Multiple reports have surfaced that American Airlines no longer lets you add or modify AA segments on an itinerary with a partner award, which represents a silent but substantial devaluation of the AAdvantage program. Bad News: American Airlines Restricts...
TSA Pranks Traveler By Making Him To Do “The Robot”
A TSA officer pranked a traveler by asking him to perform “the robot” at an airport security checkpoint in Maui. Appropriate? TSA Pranks Travelers On Request: Asks Him To Do “The Robot” I’ve been rather muted lately in my...
Review: Severin Sea Lodge – Mombasa, Kenya
I spent two nights at the Severin Sea Lodge on Bamburi Beach in Mombasa, Kenya. In terms of resorts in Mombasa, it does not get much better than this. I enjoyed my stay. Severin Sea Lodge Review – Mombasa,...
Photo Essay: Mombasa Old Town
My favorite part of Mombasa was Old Town, located on the southeast side of the city and home to an eclectic and well-preserved mix of architecture that is a reminder of the city’s tapestry of influences over the centuries...
United Airlines Denounces Delta Air Lines’ Haneda Slot Proposal As A “Self-Serving Scheme”
United Airlines is mounting an aggressive challenge to Delta Air Lines’ efforts to obtain more flexibility in the use of Tokyo Haneda slots assigned in 2019. Delta Air Lines Wants More Flexibility To Use Tokyo Haneda Slots – American...
Absurd: Hyatt Property Adds “Historical Commitment Fee”
If you stay at the Hyatt Centric Sacramento, you will notice an extra line item of $17.43 per day on your folio that the hotel describes as a “historical commitment fee” to underwrite the historical preservation of the (modern)...
T-Mobile Tightens Free Onboard Wi-Fi On United Airlines
T-Mobile Magenta customers who have enjoyed complimentary unlimited wi-fi on United Airlines will now find their internet passes limited to one hour, with four additional full flight passes per year. T-Mobile Restricts Onboard Wi-Fi On United Airlines For Magenta...
Photo Essay: Mombasa, Kenya
Mombasa is a diverse and bustling city of 1.2 million people on the Indian Coast of Kenya. This is the first photo essay in a two-part series that illustrates how I experienced traveling in Mombasa. Mombasa, Kenya Photo Essay I...
Exciting: How United Airlines Is Genuinely Improving Onboard Service
Imagine a flight where flight attendants impeccably describe the wine list onboard, knowing how to pronounce each choice, the origin, ingredients, and what to pair it with. Gulf carrier, right? Or maybe an East Asian carrier? How about United...
Spirit Airlines Passengers Enraged After Flight Leaves Early
I witnessed something yesterday that was both sad and instructive: you need to monitor boarding closely for your flight, especially in a crowded gate area. A group of passengers missed their flight to Las Vegas when their flight left...
Great Coffee In Mombasa, Kenya
I enjoyed a superb cup of coffee in Mombasa, Kenya and also found a place in the Old Town I hope to return to during my next visit. Best Coffee In Mombasa, Kenya After a long day, we stopped...
Frontier’s GoWild Pass For Summer Even Less Valuable
Frontier Airlines offered its GoWild! all-you-can-fly pass earlier in the year. Now it’s available for half price but with adjusted expiration dates that make it even less valuable than before. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
American Airlines ConciergeKey Requires A Million Loyalty Points
Some former members of the coveted American Airlines Concierge Key ultra-elite status level were offer a new tiered challenge structure: Earn a total of one million Loyalty Points to regain Concierge Key status. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Review: Nomad Lane’s Bento Bag – Perfect Weekend Bag
Nomad Lane’s Bento Bag is a perfect weekender that combines durability, quality, with practical elements allowing travelers to take work with them without the need for another piece of luggage. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
My Thoughts On The Coronation Of King Charles III
My six-year-old son Augustine and I sat transfixed this morning from my home office in Los Angeles, watching the coronation of King Charles III. How the world has changed since a four-year-old boy named Charles watched his mother’s coronation...
United Airlines Upgrades Wine Menu
United Airlines has restored a separate wine menu in Polaris Business Class and will trial a number of new wines in the weeks ahead. United Airlines Reintroduces Separate Wine Menu, Refreshes Selection, Plans For More Upgrades One of the...
Prince Harry Chooses British Airways For Coronation Return Flight
12:15 PM ET UPDATE: Speculation as to what flights Prince Harry would choose for the historic coronation of his father in London have now been fully answered: he flew American Airlines for the outbound and is now flying British Airways...
Mida Creek – Watamu, Kenya
Mida Creek is a must-see stop if you visit Mombasa, Kenya. After a day of church visits, we enjoyed a late afternoon stroll and picnic seafood dinner on a beautiful stretch of Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast. Mida Creek: Must-See...
Thousands Line Up For Jobs At United Airlines
As United Airlines ramps up its hiring, a recent job fair in Houston–with thousands lining up for a potential job–showcases United’s plan to hire 15,000 new workers in 2023. Job Openings Galore: United Airlines Will Hire 15,000 New Employees...
