I got the rare treat of widebody aircraft on the short flight from Chicago to Los Angeles last Saturday evening. Even though the seat is “woefully” outdated, I still consider it the most comfortable business class seat in the...
United Polaris On Display At Saks Fifth Avenue
United Airlines is front and center at Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship New York City store this weekend. Through Monday, Saks Fifth Avenue is highlighting United’s new summer destinations from Newark and its Polaris business class product in the ground...
British Airways Abandons Special 747 Flights
British Airways has scrapped plans to operate a trio of Boeing 747s on domestic routes in commemoration of its 100th birthday. As I wrote about on Monday, 747s suddenly popped into the schedule for the following six flights on...
United Airlines Operates “Flight For The Planet”
United Airlines claims it operated “the most eco-friendly commercial flight of its kind in the history of aviation” from Chicago to Los Angeles on Wednesday. Combining biofuel with carbon credits and compostable service ware with “gentle” taxiing, United achieved (virtually)...
Review: Emirates 777-300ER NEW First Class Dubai To Brussels
The day finally arrived. The perfect opportunity had arisen. It was time to check out Emirates’ new first class on the 777-300ER. But with expectations so high, would Emirates deliver? In a word, YES. I booked my ticket from...
Hot Deal: New York To Paris In Business Class For $1,000 Round-Trip
During a La Compagnie flash sale, you can travel between New York and Paris for only $1,000 round-trip in business class with a fully lie-flat seat. I’ve never seen a “legit” ticket so cheap. La Compagnie is an all-business class...
Uber Copter Will Compete With BLADE For Manhattan – JFK Traffic
Uber will offer helicopter service between Lower Manhattan and New York JFK starting this summer. The ride-sharing service plans to take on BLADE, which currently offers helicopter service between all three New York airports (JFK, LGA, and EWR) and...
My Spectacular New Camera For Travel Blogging Is A Phone
For years I carried around a bulky Canon SLR camera with me during my travels. Last year, I downsized to one mobile phone. Now I’ve got two… Go back to my older trip reports and you’ll notice fairly nice...
Is It Poor Lounge Etiquette To Put Your Feet On Furniture?
Is it rude to place your feet on a coffee table in an airline lounge? How about if you take your shoes off? What is “lounge feet” etiquette? Before my Emirates flight to Dubai, I spent some time in...
United CEO Bemoans Honolulu Airport
United CEO Oscar Munoz is in Hawaii this week and had some choice words for Honolulu International Airport. As he toured airport facilities on Tuesday, Munoz told local media: I hate to be over dramatic but we’ve got to...
How Airport Security May Soon Become Much Easier
The widespread use of new technology promises to speed up airport security lines by no longer requiring that laptops or liquids be removed from carry-on bags. It has now been 13 years since the carry-on liquid ban went into...
Review: Park Hyatt Dubai (Executive Suite)
I had a very pleasant stay at the Park Hyatt Dubai and want to specifically highlight what Executive Suite guest rooms look like as well as the tremendous breakfast at Brasserie du Park. This property has not changed much...
Qantas Chooses Onboard Gym Over Sleeping Pods…
The sleeping pods are out, but a wellness area with space to exercise is coming to the world’s longest flight. Qantas plan to introduce nonstop service from Sydney to both New York and London in 2022, which give a...
Lufthansa Is NOT The First European Airline To Adopt Dynamic Pricing For Award Seats
Lufthansa will adopt dynamic pricing for its awards seats, but is hardly a trendsetter in moving from fixed-price to variable-priced awards. I titled my article the way I did because Skift, a reliable news platform with excellent writers, made...
Lufthansa “Mileage Bargains” Award Tickets
Each month, Lufthansa offers a series of discounted awards called “Mileage Bargains”. Although they are restrictive and require advance planning, the savings can be tremendous. Like Air France Flying Blue Promo awards, Lufthansa Miles & More offers discounted awards...
Why Does AA Loathe New York City Residents?
American Airlines has taken the use of married segments to a whole new level, prompting a reasonable question: Why does AA loathe New York City residents? But don’t worry NYC…I’ve got your back. Last month, I wrote about the lack...
Review: Emirates First Class Lounge Dubai (B Concourse)
The Emirates First Class Lounge in Dubai’s Concourse B is well-suited for the huge crowds that pass through it each day, but lacks the intimacy and luxury that typically characterizes a first class lounge. I say it is huge–and...
The Most Beautiful Airport In The World Becomes Even Prettier
In Singapore, Changi Airport is not just an important transportation hub, but an attraction of its own. The latest expansion to SIN adds even more beauty and innovation. Opened in April, so-called Jewel Changi Airport offers the world’s largest indoor...
Eco-Terrorists Vow To Shut Down London Heathrow
Climate change protestors have warned that they will shut down London Heathrow for one day in June and 10 days in July using drones unless the airport abandons plans for a runway expansion. Extinction Rebellion is a “socio-political movement”...
The Park Hyatt Dubai Won Me Over…
Despite promising to venture out, I once again stayed at the Park Hyatt Dubai during my recent business trip. That turned out to be an excellent choice. I didn’t have a great stay at the Park Hyatt Dubai last...
