Turkish Airlines’ heart is in the right place, but the timing of a new billboard is untimely, to put it nicely… During my last trip from LAX, I parked on Century Boulevard near the In-N-Out Burger and walked to...
London – Washington – Los Angeles In United Business Class

We’ve reached the end of my Africa trip report. Thanks for staying with me all this time. Looking back on my flights back to the United States is like looking back back on a whole different era. Because it...
United Airlines Tell Employees…To Stay Off Internet?

My title may be facetious, but reminding people to avoid being “offensive” on the internet is tantamount to asking them to stay off the internet. Nevertheless, United Airlines has reminded employees that racially-charged or offensive speech online is not...
Coffee Guide: London Heathrow Terminal 2 Lounges

Terminal Two at London Heathrow offers several airline lounges. All serve coffee. But the coffee in one lounge stands out amongst others. Lounge Coffee Guide – London Heathrow Terminal 2 Let’s set the scene. It’s an early morning and...
Mysterious Helicopters Circling Los Angeles

Relax, this will not be a post laced with conspiracy theories. But I am both concerned and annoyed over the helicopters that continue to circle Los Angeles, often at odd hours of the night. They have disturbed my sleep...
Review: Turkish Airlines 777-300 Business Class

While the thought of a middle seat in a business class cabin seems dated, Turkish Airlines offers a spacious and comfortable product onboard its Boeing 777-300ER. This review covers my Turkish Airlines 777-300 flight from Istanbul to London in...
Disneyland California Discontinues Annual Passes

Disneyland ended year-long speculation regarding whether the theme park will continue offering annual passes. They have answered that question with a solid “no.” If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Alaska Airlines’ Absurd New Rule On Washington, DC Flights

It feel like its 9/11 all over again…only this time we did not learn our lesson. Alaska Airlines has added a number of reasonable new restrictions to its Washington, DC flights along with one rule I find patently absurd....
Airlines Waive Fare Differences Ahead Of New Testing Requirement

The “big three” U.S. legacy carriers will waive fare differences on international tickets to the U.S. ahead of new mandatory coronavirus testing requirements set to go into effect on January 26, 2021. American, Delta, United Waive Fare Differences On...
Review: Turkish Airlines 737-900 Business Class

After a wonderful tour of Cotonou, my driver dropped me off at the airport, officially known as Cardinal Bernadin Gantin de Cotonou International Airport. My journey to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines would be on a 737-900 in business class with...
Jail Time, Huge Fines If You Misbehave On A Flight

Responding to a spate of poor behavior on commercial flights, the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a warning: behave now or huge fines and possible jail time with no warnings or negotiations. New FAA No Tolerance Flight Policy For...
Review: AHS Business Lounge Cotonou (COO)

After my tour of Cotonou, I had a couple hours before my flight to Istanbul. Turkish Airlines uses the AHS Business Lounge in Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO), also a Priority Pass Lounge. I give the lounge high marks and...