The Shongololo Lounge lounge in Johannesburg may feel more like a convenience store than a Priority Pass lounge, but it offers a unique amenity at O.R. Tambo International: sealed meals ready to eat. Shongololo Lounge Johannesburg (JNB) Review Location +...
Novak Djokovic Flies Home On Emirates + Flydubai After Deportation From Australia
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has returned to his native Belgrade via Emirates to Dubai connecting on Flydubai to Belgrade after a judge upheld the Australian government’s decision to revoke his visa and deport him. Djokovic is unvaccinated. Novak Djokovic...
Drone Attack At Abu Dhabi International Airport
Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a done bombing that took place at Abu Dhabi International Airport earlier today, killing three. Abu Dhabi International Drone Attack Kills Three, Wounds Six Six people were wounded and three killed, including...
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Last Flight
Travel may be my main gig, but I am a student of U.S. history at heart. As Martin Luther King Jr. day is observed today, I recount an anecdote about his last commercial flight. J. Edgar Hoover, former director...
Shameless Marriott Bonvoy Eliminates Another Valuable Benefit
Marriott Bonvoy has been unafraid to remove almost any lingering value in its once great loyalty program, somehow found another valuable benefit to remove – with almost no notice. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Disney World’s Six-Hour Line For… A Popcorn Bucket
Disney has a way to inspire cult-like following and cult-like behavior from its most loyal guests. On display this week: a six-hour line to buy a specialty popcorn bucket. Yes, really. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Photo Essay: Gumi Shuka Armenian Market
During a recent visit to Yerevan, Armenia we checked out a traditional Armenian Market: Gumi Shuka. Here are some photos from our beautiful experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Miss Universe Olivia Culpo Busted By American Airlines For Skimpy Attire
Former Miss USA and Miss Universe Olivia Culpo was stopped from boarding an American Airlines flight in Los Angeles until she covered up. Is this just another case of egregious selective enforcement of AA’s nebulous dress code? Olivia Culpo...
Tsunami Advisory For Hawaii And West Coast After Tonga Earthquake
An undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending tsunami waves and a rush to higher ground in Tonga and now a tsunami advisory for Hawaii, Alaska and the U.S. West Coast. U.S. Tsunami Advisory...
This Passes For A First Class Meal On United Airlines?!
I’m called the United Airlines fanboy by some readers, but I’m not an apologist and want to focus on United’s ongoing catering issues in Denver today. In its latest dispensation, premium cabin passengers are now being served shelf-stable, quasi-astronaut...
Crazed Passenger Who Breached American Airlines Cockpit Released By Authorities
The crazed passenger who ran down a jet bridge, onboard an American Airlines 737-800, into the flight deck, and then proceeded to damage flight instruments before attempting to jump out the window was apprehended by authorities…only to be released...
Great Coffee In Johannesburg (Melrose Arch)
During my brief stay in Johannesburg last month, I tried three great coffee shops within the Melrose Arch district. Coffee is not in short supply in South Africa. Best Coffee In Johannesburg My first stop was just outside the...
Scary: A Second Near-Disaster On Emirates 777 In Dubai
I’m really beginning to wonder about the safety of Emirates after another Boeing 777 incident that could have resulted in the catastrophic loss of hundreds of lives. A Second “Near Disaster” Incident On Emirates EK524 This isn’t clickbait. Here’s...
My Family Trip Home In SWISS 777-300ER Business Class
We’re back in Los Angeles after a lovely trip in SWISS business class…for me at least. My wife had a different reaction to the flight. Family Trip In SWISS Business Class, ZRH-LAX While the thought of flying home in...
Delta Air Lines Cries Foul Over Sara Nelson Tweet
Delta Air Lines has accused the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) of a defamatory campaign of misinformation on Twitter concerning Delta’s COVID-19 sick leave policy. Delta is demanding the AFA cease and desist such deception. But the AFA is...
Melrose Arch, The Gated City Within Johannesburg
There’s so much more to Johannesburg than simply sitting in a hotel room or going out to eat, but if safety is on your mind, the Melrose Arch neighborhood—a gated city within a city—is about the safest place in...
The Kind Uber Driver
Hats off to DaVante Williams, the kind Uber driver who went above and beyond his call of duty to help his young passenger after a freak winter storm snarled traffic for hours. DaVante Williams, The Kind Uber Driver By...
Flight Attendants Union Calls For New Service Reductions On United Airlines
As United Airlines re-introduces pre-departure beverages and explores upgrades to its longhaul business class meal service, the union representing United flight attendants is pushing back, citing the high transmissibility of omicron variant. AFA Union Lobbies For New Service Reductions On...
American Airlines Passenger Damages Cockpit, Tries To Jump Out Window
Instead of turning right when entering the aircraft and taking his seat, a man turned left, entered the cockpit, broke flight controls, and then tried to jump out of the window. The result was a damaged American Airlines 737-800,...
Review: Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
I spent my one night in Johannesburg at the Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch. This lovely hotel offers great service and a very comfortable bed in the poshest neighborhood of J’Berg. Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch Johannesburg Review Although I’m a...
