It was only last month that Southwest Airlines kicked off an autistic three-year-old for not wearing a mask. Over the weekend, Southwest kicked off a two-year-old for the same reason. His mother claims he was eating. I claim enough...
Will Gulf Air Add Tel Aviv Service After Bahrain – Israel Peace Deal?
The Kingdom of Bahrain will join the United Arab Emirates in normalizing relations with Israel. Will we soon see Gulf Air service to Tel Aviv and EL AL service to Manama? Is Oman Air next? Israel – Bahrain Plan...
United CEO Scott Kirby On Face The Nation
United CEO Scott Kirby appeared on CBS’s Face The Nation yesterday. I want to unpack some of the statements he made concerning the current state of the airline industry. Five Takeaways From United CEO Scott Kirby On Face The...
The Most Expensive Hyatt Isn’t a Hotel
The most expensive Hyatt isn’t a Park Hyatt and it’s not even a hotel. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Alila Purnama At the end of November 2018, Hyatt acquired Two Roads Hospitality...
United Airlines Pushes Back On “Young, White, Blonde” Charter Flights Lawsuit
United Airlines is accused of favoring “young, white, blonde” flight attendants over older, non-white flight attendants when it comes to staffing charter flights. But does the lawsuit have legs? How Does United Airlines’ Charter Flight Program Work? A charter...
Will COVID-19 Return Bigger Planes to Shorter Flights?
Demand and efficiencies change over time, but there are a few good reasons why larger aircraft may be returning to shorter flights. If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here and help support...
Review: Mar Monte Hotel Santa Barbara, Part Of Hyatt Unbound Collection
The recently-remodeled Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara offers refreshed rooms in an ideal beachside location. While there is room for improvement, as you’ll read about in this review, this remains one of my favorite getaway hotels. Mar Monte...
Singapore Airlines Considers Flights To Nowhere
With travel to Singapore still heavily restricted, Singapore Airlines is looking into three-hour flights…to nowhere. Singapore Airlines Considers Flights To Nowhere With pent-up travel demand and airplanes sitting idle, Singapore Airlines is exploring the possibility of offering scenic flights...
How Often Do You Want Your Hotel Room Cleaned?
In the age of the pandemic and social distancing, how often do you want your hotel room cleaned? Do you prefer daily cleaning in your hotel room or only upon check-out? Hotel Room Daily Cleaning During Pandemic A story...
Southwest CEO Predicts Business Travel Won’t Return For A Decade
Projections over COVID-19 have gone from bad to worse to downright depressing. While Southwest Airlines is banking on another round of taxpayer subsidies and a vaccine, Southwest CEO Gary Kelly is not at all optimistic about the future, especially...
Great Coffee In San Juan Capistrano, CA
Although it was an unplanned stop, I was ecstatic to find a great independent coffee shop in San Juan Capistrano. Great Coffee in San Juan Capistrano, California My wife Heidi and I have a tradition…or at least had a...
19 Years Later, What Have We Really Learned?
19 years after the 9/11 attacks, it is clear we still have a long way to go to reach the vision of “united we stand.” May this day be a chance for us to reflect upon our own responsibility...
