One of the problems of the information age we live in is that we can insulate ourselves in our world, wrapping ourselves in a cocoon of misinformation or whatever else tickles our ears. That can be quite dangerous when...
Great Coffee In São Paulo, Brazil
I briefly mentioned in my São Paulo trip report that I enjoyed some great coffee, but want to provide further details about where to get a great cappuccino in one of the great cities of the world. Great Coffee...
24 Hours In São Paulo: A Perfect Itinerary
São Paulo is a lovely city in so many ways, but perhaps most of all in its diversity of food and drink, all delicious and all cheap by U.S. and Western European standards. I had a gastronomical and mixological...
What Delta CEO Ed Bastian Left Out Of Vaccine Memo To Employees
In a detailed and extended note to Delta Air Lines employees concerning vaccine penalties, CEO Ed Bastian went to great lengths to avoid one phrase, delta variant. Welcome to the consternation of running an airline with the same name…...
Afghan Refugees Waiting Up To 12 Hours To Exit Planes At Washington Dulles Airport
Afghan refugees arriving in the United States are sitting on airplanes for up to 12 hours on the tarmac at Washington Dulles International Airport as their paperwork is processed. Afghan Refugees Waiting 10-12 Hours To Even Step Off Airplanes...
Spirit Airlines Passenger, Annoyed Over Delay, Lights Up Cigarette In Her Seat, Blows Smoke On Seatmate
Angered by a long ground delay upon arrival in Florida, a woman lit up a cigarette in her seat, refused to extinguish it, and instead began blowing smoke into the face of her seatmate. Annoyed Over Delay, Woman Smokes...
United Airlines “Money + Miles” Awards – Why I’m Not Enthusiastic
United Airlines has introduced “money + miles” awards as another option for MileagePlus redemptions. While perfectly reasonable in theory, my concern is that it will only hasten the move toward dynamic pricing on all awards and thereby lessen the...
Explosion Outside Kabul Airport, Evacuation Flight Under Fire
The situation in Kabul is rapidly deteriorating with an explosion taking place outside Kabul Airport after western governments warned citizens to stay away and the U.S. closed gates to the airport, citing terrorist threats. Earlier, an aircraft carrying refugees...
Review: Grand Hyatt São Paulo
I greatly enjoyed a short but relaxing stay at the Grand Hyatt São Paulo. Not only was I upgraded to a large suite, but I found the staff exceedingly kind and the amenities quite generous, particularly considering we were...
Two Tales Of Racist Airline Employees: One Real, One Fake
Tall tales of airline racism undermine true victims. Prejudice, bigotry, and racism exist, but become lost in a sea of doubt when charlatans fabricate stories of racism. Case in point: a pair of tales about Asian-Americans experiencing racism on...
Delta Air Lines Will Levy $200 Monthly “Surcharge” For Employees Who Refuse Vaccination
Rather than force employees to be vaccinated like United Airlines, Delta Air Lines will penalize employees who refuse the jab at a rate of $200/month if they receive healthcare from Delta. It will also reduce benefits, compel masks, and...
United Airlines Faces JFK Dilemma
With the summer travel season drawing to a close and business demand not picking up due to continuing pandemic concerns, United Airlines is downgrading its service to New York JFK from three-cabin 767-300s to two-cabin 757-200s. Is this move...
Lufthansa Will Close Frankfurt First Class Lounge When First Class Terminal Opens
When Lufthansa reopens its famed First Class Terminal in Frankfurt next month, it will simultaneously close its First Class Lounge in Terminal 1, A Gates. Lufthansa Closing First Class Lounge (Again) When First Class Terminal Opens In Frankfurt The...
Review: United Club Chicago O’Hare (ORD – B18)
The B18 United Club at Chicago O’Hare is currently my least favorite of the four United lounges at ORD due to the more limited food selection and threadbare furniture, but it brings back many happy memories. United Club Chicago...
Pair Of Diversions On United Airlines Suggests Change In Approach To Mask Enforcement
Two recent United Airlines flights diverted over a passenger’s refusal to wear a mask. Could these be anomalies or is United getting stricter over mask compliance? Two United Airlines Flights Divert Over Passenger Mask Compliance I’ve flown a lot...
Aeroplan Extends Penalty-Free Cancellation Policy, Adds Exotic New Airline Partner
Aeroplan will extend by one month its ongoing policy of allowing penalty-free changes and cancellations as COVID-19 concerns persist. Aeroplan also unveiled a new partnership with Gulf Air, an exotic Middle Eastern carrier with a fabulous new business class...
Bizarre: Rudy Giuliani Shaving At JFK Delta Lounge Between Bites Of Soup
Former New York City Mayor and Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani was caught on camera this week shaving between bites at a dining table inside a Delta Sky Club at New York JFK. What was he thinking? Rudy Giuliani Shaving...
Star Alliance Lounge LAX Has Reopened!
I am elated to report that the Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has now reopened and continues to offer exceptional comfort and tasty food and drink in a tranquil environment. Star Alliance Lounge LAX Now...
Review: United Airlines Polaris Business Class To Brazil And Back
What is it is like to fly United Airlines Polaris Business Class To Brazil? This review highlights my journey from Chicago to São Paulo on a 787-9 then from São Paulo to Houston on a 777-200. My flight from...
The Hotel Pizza Scam
Be very wary of flyers for pizza and other delivery food that may appear under your hotel door. There’s a decent chance such offers are nothing but a scam, even if you do get your pizza. Hotel Pizza Scam...
