My journey home from South Africa clocked in at an amazing 16 hours and 5 minutes of flight time thanks to heavy headwinds which slowed our journey and left me plenty of time to explore United’s onboard Polaris business...
Lufthansa Pulls 747-8 From USA Routes
As uncertainty reigns over the 5G rollout in the USA, Lufthansa has pulled its flagship Boeing 747-8 from U.S. routes today, substituting three routes for 747-400s without a first class cabin. Lufthansa Pulls 747-8 From USA Routes, Adds 747-400...
Boeing, FAA Leave Airlines Hanging On 777, 787
As cancellations on flights from around the world to the United States began to multiply, Boeing and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have left carriers in a virtually impossible position with cryptic and nebulous warnings about 777 and...
Emirates Cancels Most Flights To USA, Blames 5G
Emirates has cancelled most service to the United States, blaming 5G, even as AT&T and Verizon have indicated they will leave a substantial buffer around major U.S. airports. Emirates Cancels Flights To USA, Blames 5G Rollout Emirates has cancelled...
Airlines Actually Fear FAA, Not 5G
As airlines warn of devastating consequences over an expanded 5G network set to rollout soon, their real fear is not over the new wireless technology, but how the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is addressing it. Airlines Fear FAA...
Icelandair Will Fly Between USA And Cuba
Icelandair has won regulatory approval to begin offering charter flights connecting the United States and Cuba. Icelandair Will Operate Charter Flights Between USA And Cuba Travel restrictions against Cuba returned during the Trump Administration, again restricting tourism in the...
Review: Aspire Lounge Johannesburg (JNB)
The star of the Aspire Lounge at O.R. Tambo International in Johannesburg was Jeffrey and I was so pleased to experience his kind hospitality. In terms of Priority Pass lounges at JNB, this one is my favorite. Aspire Lounge...
Review: Shongololo Lounge Johannesburg (JNB)
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...
