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Boeing, FAA Leave Airlines Hanging On 777, 787

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 19, 2022November 14, 2023 14 Comments
a close-up of a tower

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...

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Emirates Cancels Most Flights To USA, Blames 5G

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2022November 14, 2023 36 Comments
a large airplane on a runway

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...

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Airlines Actually Fear FAA, Not 5G

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2022November 14, 2023 17 Comments
a tower with many antennas

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...

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Icelandair Will Fly Between USA And Cuba

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2022November 14, 2023 10 Comments
a white airplane flying in the sky

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...

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Review: Aspire Lounge Johannesburg (JNB)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2022November 14, 2023 3 Comments
a room with chairs and a table

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...

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Review: Shongololo Lounge Johannesburg (JNB)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2022November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a vase of flowers on a table

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 +...

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Novak Djokovic Flies Home On Emirates + Flydubai After Deportation From Australia

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 17, 2022November 14, 2023 53 Comments
a group of people wearing face masks

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...

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Drone Attack At Abu Dhabi International Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 17, 2022November 14, 2023 1 Comment
an aerial view of a city

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...

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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Last Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 17, 2022January 17, 2022 13 Comments
Martin Luther King Eastern Airlines

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...

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Shameless Marriott Bonvoy Eliminates Another Valuable Benefit

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 16, 2022January 16, 2022 73 Comments
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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...

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Disney World’s Six-Hour Line For… A Popcorn Bucket

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 16, 2022January 16, 2022 16 Comments
Disney's EPCOT

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...

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Photo Essay: Gumi Shuka Armenian Market

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 16, 2022January 15, 2022 1 Comment
Gumi Market Yerevan Armenia vendor golden hour

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...

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American Airlines

Miss Universe Olivia Culpo Busted By American Airlines For Skimpy Attire

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 15, 2022November 14, 2023 15 Comments
a collage of a woman wearing a mask

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...

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Tsunami Advisory For Hawaii And West Coast After Tonga Earthquake

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 15, 2022November 14, 2023 1 Comment
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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...

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This Passes For A First Class Meal On United Airlines?!

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 14, 2022November 14, 2023 89 Comments
a container of pasta and sauce

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...

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Crazed Passenger Who Breached American Airlines Cockpit Released By Authorities

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 14, 2022November 14, 2023 13 Comments
an airplane on the tarmac

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...

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Great Coffee In Johannesburg (Melrose Arch)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 14, 2022November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a coffee cup on a glass table

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...

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Scary: A Second Near-Disaster On Emirates 777 In Dubai

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 13, 2022November 14, 2023 28 Comments
a plane flying in the sky

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...

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My Family Trip Home In SWISS 777-300ER Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 13, 2022November 14, 2023 57 Comments
a child standing in a plane

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...

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Delta Air Lines Cries Foul Over Sara Nelson Tweet

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 13, 2022November 14, 2023 17 Comments
a woman with her finger in her mouth

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...

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