I was at LAX on Saturday and pleased to see that the American Express Centurion Lounge looks about ready to open. An opening date has still not been announced. The Los Angeles lounge was originally slated to open in...
Thanks Ellen, “Recline To One Another” Is A Motto We Should All Live By
Yesterday, Ellen DeGeneres used her opening monologue to defend seat reclining. Specifically, she defended the American Airlines passenger who filmed the man behind her punching her seat. Her “Recline To One Another” motto is one that we should all...
United Airlines Tells Flight Attendants To Stop Locking 787 Window Shades
The most annoying thing about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the ability of the crew to prohibit window shades from being opened. Flight attendants at United were reminded this week not to lock these dimmable windows. United To Flight...
Report: Boeing Employees Left Tools + Rags In 737 MAX Fuel Tanks
Another day, another drama for Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX program. The aircraft manufacturer has found so-called “debris” in fuel tanks of undelivered 737 MAX jets. The issue was revealed by Scott Hamilton of Leeham News, who obtained a memo...
China’s Aviation Market Is Now Smaller Than Portugal’s
Just over a month ago, China was the third largest international aviation market in the world behind the United States and United Kingdom. Now it ranks between Portugal and Vietnam. China was on an ascent, set to take over...
Shameful Thai Airways Fat Shames Passengers Out Of Business Class
This story just make me shake my head in disbelief. Thai Airways Denies Business Class Seats To Three Passengers After Humiliating Them Huhana Iripa travelled with her two daughters, Renell and Tere, from Auckland to Bangkok so that the...
Miniature Horse Flies First Class On American Airlines…
As the U.S. Department of Transportation considers sweeping changes that would allow airlines to ban emotional support animals and limit service animals to dogs, one miniature horse traveled across the country in first class on American Airlines. Ronica Froese...
Own A Piece Of The First Airbus A380
Singapore Airlines was the launch customer of the Airbus A380. It also was the first airline to retire an A380. Now you can own a piece of that original aircraft. The A380 is nearly 14 years old. Its maiden...
Traveling In Israel With A Young Child
Is it even worthwhile to travel with a young child to Israel? My answer is YES. For years I wanted to take my wife to Israel, the top destination on her travel bucket list. Our three-year-old son was inconvenient...
First Impressions: Turkish Airlines 787-9 Business Class
Some complain the legroom is tight, but I think business class onboard the Turkish Airlines 787-9 is great if you are traveling solo. Instead of booking nonstop to Los Angeles on the 777-300ER, a product I have reviewed before,...
Why Venezuela Banned TAP Air Portugal
While most airlines have suspended service to troubled Venezuela, a handful have continued, including TAP Air Portugal. But the Star Alliance member now finds itself condemned by Venezuelan authorities and suspended for 90 days. Venezuela Punishes TAP Air Portugal...
Review: Jerry Remy’s BOS (Priority Pass Restaurant)
After my TAP flight from Lisbon to Boston, I had a long layover before my connection to Los Angles on United. I stopped for a snack at Jerry Remy’s a Priority Pass restaurant in Terminal C. You’ll find the...
Driving In Israel
I want to briefly address what it was like to drive in Israel, just in case you are visiting and considering it. In short, it was generally easy. My Driving Experience In Israel After taking a train from Tel...
Update: Airbnb Mediates My Israel Dispute
You may recall I shared about my horrible Airbnb experience in Israel. Based upon the reader comments, I wasn’t confident Airbnb would be willing to assist, but still engaged their assistance. In fact, my host asked Airbnb to intervene...
The Wedding Singer On United Airlines
With the help of United Airlines, a lovestruck man attempted to recreate a pivotal scene of a beloved movie onboard a United flight. The mission: propose to his girlfriend. The classic 1998 Adam Sandler movie The Wedding Singer is about...
Irony: Middle East Airlines, Owned By Central Bank, Won’t Accept Local Currency
UPDATE: Middle East Airlines has (wisely) scrapped this policy. How’s this for irony? Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines is 99% government owned, but announced yesterday that it will no longer accept payment in local currency, the Lebanese Lira. Lebanon is...
DHS Responds Regarding New York Global Entry Application Ban
A spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security reached out following last week’s article regarding the New York Global Entry application ban for residents. I offer my own clarifications as well. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
So What If Bernie Sanders Flies First Class?
Bernie Sanders was “caught” this week flying first class. So what if Bernie Sanders flies first class? Is it really a complete rescission of his moral imperatives? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Alaska Airlines Joining oneworld Doesn’t Assure Program’s Demise
This week, Alaska Airlines joining oneworld made headlines. Many critics were quick to assume the death of one of the greatest loyalty programs in the world. Joining oneworld doesn’t have to mean Mileage Plan’s demise. If you are considering...
Fascinating: How Mary, Mother Of Jesus, Is Perceived Around The World
One of the fascinating things about traveling around the world is how much religious perceptions vary by nation. While the people of many nations are connected by common faith and even common theology of that faith, their pictures of...
