I had a lovely five-night stay at the Shammah Lodge in Middelburg, South Africa, my first experience on a South African farm and a lovely chance to unwind and recharge. Shammah Lodge Review In Middelburg, South Africa Shammah Lodge...
When Magoo Flew: My Favorite Airplane-Themed Cartoon
Rather than talking about passengers abusing flight attendants or the latest mileage devaluations, let’s all take a six-minute break and enjoy a few laughs, courtesy of Mr. Magoo. When Magoo Flew, A Humorous Masterpiece There are many things that...
United Airlines Adds Pronoun Option To Employee Name Tags
As United Airlines rolls out new uniforms for front-line employees, it will also issue new name tags and wings. The new larger name tags will include service milestones and also the option of adding personal pronouns to identify gender....
So Odd: Woman Insulates Her Row With Plastic Wrap Before Flight Attendant Dismantles It
Perhaps one of you Gen Z folks can explain why someone would create a fake video of herself on a mock aircraft wrapping plastic wrap as if to stake out a row for herself. Is it simply because she...
My First Time At Ocean Basket (South African Restaurant Chain)
Over the years during my travel to South Africa, I’ve enjoyed many restaurant chains. Nando’s is still my favorite, but I’ve also enjoyed Mugg & Bean, Spur, Steers, and even Chicken Licken. On my last trip, I had the...
Kleptomaniac Sam Brinton Arrested For Another Luggage Heist, This Time At Washington National Airport
Former Biden Administration official Sam Brinton was arrested last night, this time over a suspected baggage theft at Washington National Airport (DCA). This marks the third such incident. Sam Brinton Arrested Again For Third Luggage Heist, This Time At...
Flight Attendant Sues United Airlines For COVID-19 Vaccination Policy She Claims Violated Her Religious Beliefs
A Boston-based United Airlines flight attendant has filed a lawsuit seeking back pay and damages after she was sidelined without pay during the pandemic for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. Her lawsuit claims United offered no meaningful religious accommodation for...
Obese Passenger Accuses United Airlines Of Discrimination For Narrow Aisles
An obese passenger has accused United Airlines of discrimination, claiming the aisles are too narrow for her. Obese Passenger: United Airlines Should Make Wider Aisles – It Is Guilty Of Discrimination Against “Plus-Sized” People A “plus size model” who...
T-Bone Lunch At Rustique Boutique Hotel – Middelburg, South Africa
We stopped for lunch at Rustique Boutique Hotel, well known for its selection of steaks, while on our helicopter tour. What a treat! T-Bone Steak Lunch At Rustique Boutique Hotel In South Africa From a proper braai to biltong snacks...
Massive United Airlines Devaluation: What To Do Now
United Airlines rolled out a massive devaluation of economy class awards last week and now has devalued premium cabin awards as well on both United metal and on partner carriers. This represents a gut punch to MileagePlus members and...
Taste Test: French Fries On United Airlines
While United Airlines gets an A for effort, the French Fries served in first class left much to be desired. French Fries In United Airlines First Class This month, United has introduced a cheeseburger with French Fries on its...
“Don’t You Ever Tell Me To Speak English!” (Fight Breaks Out On My United Airlines Flight)
With a rolling delay putting everyone in a foul mood, an odd fight broke out on my United Airlines flight from Houston to Los Angeles on Monday between two passengers that appeared to be over a first class passenger...
My Helicopter Ride In South Africa On Bell 206L
I had the unique experience of spending over 90 minutes in a Bell 206L helicopter in South Africa on a journey that surveyed several coal mines. Bell 206L Helicopter From Pretoria To Middelberg, South Africa A ministry supporter who...
Brunch At Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel – Pretoria, South Africa
It was great to be back in South Africa. Rather than hotel hopping this trip, I stayed with good friends in Pretoria. On a pleasant Saturday morning, we enjoyed a lovely brunch at the Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel, a...
Flight Delays Mar My Trip Home, But Make Homecoming Sweeter
Yesterday turned from a day of annoyance at my miscalculation to one of aggravation over creeping delays that got me home three hours late. There was no silver lining to any of my travel yesterday: but it made me...
My Foolish $1,000 Airport Lounge Visit
Ok, confession time. I made a huge blunder yesterday that cost me $1,000. I underestimated something very important, but have learned an important lesson that I want to pass on to you. My Choice To Visit An Airport Lounge...
Drunk Passenger Wedges Her Elbow Onto My Tray Table…One Row Behind Her!
A group of young ladies were having such a lively time on my Kenya Airways flight to Johannesburg that one must not have noticed that she was resting her elbow on my tray table, not her own. The thing...
Nani: Hawaiian Airlines’ Luxe New 787 Business Class Suites
Hawaiian Airlines is transforming itself from leisure to luxe in terms of its premium cabin product with a new business class seat set to debut on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets. Hawaiian Airlines Unveils Adient Aerospace Ascent Business Class...
Mother-Daughter Pilot Teams At United Airlines + FedEx
As Bob Dylan sang, “The Times They Are A-Changin.” A pair of mother-daughter pilot teams, one at FedEx and the other at United Airlines, is making history as we reflect upon Mother’s Day and the changing face of aviation....
Terrified Emirates Business Class Passenger Stays Awake In Fear Seatmate Will Urinate On Her
Many years ago, I wrote a story about my “golden shower” on Emirates…as a joke. Little did I think then that Emirates would actually allow a passenger to urinate repeatedly in the business class cabin. But a business class...
