Traveling has been more difficult in the past two years than any time my generation can recall, and sometimes, it just all goes wrong. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: Escape To Freight Island – Manchester
Part attraction, part food hall, Escape to Freight Island in Manchester, England is the best new venue in the city, and perfect for the holidays. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Qantas Business Class Lounge LAX Reopens
After nearly two years, the Qantas business class lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), also known as the oneworld lounge, has reopened. The first class lounge will open in “early” 2022 Qantas Oneworld Business Class Lounge LAX Reopens...
“MillionMiler” Ted Cruz Lambasts United Airlines CEO
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R – TX) and Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, had a testy exchange during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing this week concerning employee vaccine mandates. Ted Cruz Vs. Scott Kirby Cruz lambasted Kirby...
Airport Will Fine Airlines $3,500 For Transporting Unvaccinated Passengers
An airport will soon be levying fines against airlines which transport unvaccinated passengers or passengers with a positive COVID-19 PCR test. Airlines Face Airport Fine For Transporting Unvaccinated Passengers Ghana Airports, a state-owned company which runs airports in the...
Photo Essay: Bangkok During The Pandemic
Bangkok is one of my favorite cities, for many reasons. I love the kind people, the delicious food, and the affordability. Your dollar goes far in Bangkok and during my recent trip I was happy to see a renaissance...
Doublespeak On Masks From American Airlines CEO
In a rare moment of candor, the CEOs of the two largest domestic airlines in the United States both expressed personal belief that mask mandates do little to promote safety onboard commercial flights. But hours later, both airlines tried...
Annoying Delay. Happy Passengers. Why? Great Captain.
I just want to give a shout-out to United Airlines Captain Colin Adams, who transported me and a full Boeing 767-400 from Houston to Newark earlier this week on UA557. Although we ran into an annoying delay upon landing,...
Did Maxine Waters Flout Mask Rule On United Airlines?
An “exclusive” story from The Daily Wire claims to show Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D – CA) flying on United Airlines without her mask on. In this case, however, I recommend withholding judgment until we have more information. Maxine Waters...
Review: Hyatt Regency Bangkok
Modern and sleek, the Hyatt Regency Bangkok is a snazzy hotel adorning the Bangkok skyline. Throw in good service and and nice amenities and you have a winning combination. This review covers my recent stay. Hyatt Regency Bankgok Review...
I’m Flying To South Africa…For One Day
In protest of the fear-driven omicron flight bans from Southern Africa, I am traveling to South Africa…for a day. My One-Day Trip To South Africa Thus far, it seems that the omicron variant may be a blessing in disguise....
Free Messaging Via Wi-Fi On United Airlines
United Airlines will offer passengers complimentary messaging over wi-fi starting on December 17, 2021 and rolling out across the mainline and regional fleet by March 2022. Free Wi-Fi Messaging On United Airlines As of December 17th, there will be...
How A Singapore Airlines 737 Flew From USA To Singapore
A Singapore Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 recently made its maiden voyage, traveling from the United States to Singapore with a couple interesting stops along the way. Delivery Flight: Singapore Airlines 737 From USA To Singapore A Live and...
Great Coffee In Bangkok
During my recent trip to Bangkok I enjoyed a lot of great coffee. Here are several places I highly recommend for delicious espresso drinks in the Thai capital. Best Coffee In Bangkok After being freed from quarantine, I went...
To-Go Cocktails At Airport Bars? How Cosmopolitan…
When I was in Las Vegas on my last segment run, I was shocked to see “to go” cocktails being advertised at the airport bar in Terminal 3. Nothing like making it easier for people to bring alcohol onboard...
U.S. Appeals Court Refuses To Block United Airlines Vaccine Mandate
A divided three-judge panel declined to block United Airlines’ COVID-19 vaccine mandate after six employees petitioned the court for an emergency injunction. U.S. Appeals Court Hands United Airlines Another Vaccine Mandate Victory United Airlines’ vaccine mandate has gone into...
Lufthansa Adds A350-900 Service To San Diego From Munich
Lufthansa will launch a new route between San Diego and Munich starting in March 2022, utilizing one of its latest widebody jets, the Airbus A350-900. New A350 Munich – San Diego Service On Lufthansa Lufthansa flew between Frankfurt and...
Review: Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
The Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok is a Bangkok institution that offers incredible amenities and a very comfortable guest room. I greatly enjoyed my stay and consider this resort one that has aged very well. Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Review...
Saturday Night Live Sketch Hilariously Parodies Mid-Tier Hotel Chains
If you need a five minute break from your day, take a look at this hilarious sketch from Saturday Night Live which parodies what to expect at a typical mid-tier roadside hotel in 2021: This is so spot-on! From...
Shrewd: United Airlines Invests In ZeroAvia Hydrogen-Electric Engines
In a shrewd move that has netted positive headlines from around the world, United Airlines continued its push toward net zero carbon emissions with a new investment in ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric engines. With this sustainability investment and engine order, United hopes...
