Step onto an Air New Zealand flight in Auckland over the next couple weeks and there is a good chance you will be asked to step onto a scale. What is behind this effort to better ascertain passenger weight?...
United Airlines Threatened With Congressional Intervention For High Guam Fares
Guam’s delegate to Congress has threatened “Congressional intervention” over the high fares between the US mainland and Guam on United Airlines, particularly in light of Typhoon Mawar. Guam Delegate Threatens “Congressional Intervention” Over High Fares On United Airlines James...
Passengers Fight After Morning Screwdrivers On My United Flight
I got a kick out of the couple sitting in front of me on my Los Angeles to Denver flight, who over the course of the flight seemed to go from lovebirds to enemies. Was it the screwdrivers they...
Shakshuka In United Airlines First Class
I tried out the “egg shakshuka” in United Airlines first class on my recent flight to Denver and found it to be quite acceptable. The blueberries were a different story. Shakshuka On United Airlines – Ye Or Ney? United...
United Airlines Cancels Boston – London Route
United Airlines will suspend its service between Boston and London at the conclusion of the summer schedule, a rare international route between two non-hubs that simply proved unviable in a highly-competitive landscape. United Airlines Will Suspend Boston – London...
America The Beautiful
The United States of America is an imperfect experiment, but a beautiful one. Let’s not lose sight of that, especially today. America The Beautiful – My 2023 Memorial Day Reflection On Saturday, I gathered at a friend’s house for...
United Airlines CEO Says USA Is The “Greatest Country In The History Of The Planet”
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, a graduate of the United Sates Air Force Academy, offered his reflections on the 2023 Memorial Day holiday in a video message and note to employees. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Offers 2023 Memorial...
Review: United Club Fly Lounge Denver (DEN)
I’ve written before about the innovative United Club Fly Lounge at Denver International Airport (DEN), but never actually written a review…until now. I love this lounge concept as a complement to the full-service lounges and would love to see...
Review: United Airlines Pop-Up Club Denver (DEN)
As United Airlines updates its B East followed by its B West United Club lounges at Denver International Airport, United has opened a temporary “pop-up” lounge in DEN near Gate B59. United Pop-Up Club Lounge Denver (DEN) Review I...
The Points Guy Calls TSA Relatively Unskilled, Is He Wrong?
In an interview this week with CNBC, Brian Kelly “The Points Guy” called TSA workers “relatively unskilled.” He was dragged by pundits but was he wrong? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: Hyatt Regency Orlando – Excellent Elite Recognition
One of the largest properties in Orlando and in the entire Hyatt system is the Hyatt Regency Orlando. This sprawling property is well-located, has excellent entertainment options, and treats World of Hyatt elites very well. If you are considering...
Why You Should Visit 30A (Florida’s Best Beaches)
The northwest Florida coast offers some of the best beaches in Florida (and the country.) Here’s why you should visit “30A” and its white sand coast. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: Mercantile DEN (Priority Pass Restaurant)
I enjoyed a surprisingly delicious dinner and coffee at Mercantile Dining And Provision in Denver International Airport (DEN), a Priority Pass restaurant. Mercantile Restaurant Review – Denver (DEN) My flight home to LA was delayed and that left me the...
Review: SweetWater Mountain Taphouse DEN (Priority Pass Restaurant)
I enjoyed a delicious slab of pork ribs at SweetWater Mountain Taphouse in Denver (DEN), one of my favorite Priority Pass restaurants. SweetWater Mountain Taphouse Review – Denver (DEN) While American Express and Capital One cardholders can no longer...
Who Is That Passenger Giggling Like A Child In Seat 7L? Me…
If you were on United Airlines flight 1139 and you heard this guy in seat 7L giggling uncontrollably, I must apologize: it was me. You’ll have to blame Jon Hamm. Giggling Like Crazy In United Airlines Business Class Thanks...
Airbnb Saves The Day After Foxy Influencer “Scammed” In Italy
After a TikTok star with millions of followers was purportedly scammed out of a seaside villa in Positano, Italy, Airbnb came rushing to the rescue. If I was writing this script, it could not have worked out better….for Airbnb’s marketing...
Brussels Airlines Upgrades Business Class Catering
Brussels Airlines is improving its short-haul and mid-haul catering in business class, with refreshed menus and a major upgrade to the meal presentation. This marks a substantial improvement for the Star Alliance carrier. Catering Matters: Brussels Airlines Plans Upgrades...
Passenger Rips Open A321 Emergency Exit Door While Plane Still In Air…How?!
A passenger ripped open the emergency exit door of an Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 earlier today. How is that even possible? The answer lies in the altitude of the plane. Passenger Successfully Opens Emergency Exit Door On Asiana A321...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Johannesburg – Newark
After a lovely two weeks in Africa, it was time to head home. A long flight lay ahead of me in United Airlines Polaris Business Class from Johannesburg to Newark on a Boeing 787-9. United Airlines 787 Business Class...
The Alarming Reason United Airlines CEO Opposes European-Style Compensation For Delays
It is not a surprise that an airline CEO like Scott Kirby of United Airlines is not in favor of a cash-based European-style compensation system for flight delays and cancellations. I was a bit surprised, however, at his use...
