The theme park most have never even heard of, Puy du Fou, was voted best theme park but doesn’t have a single ride. The Anti-Theme Park If you’ve never heard of it, you’re in good company, I hadn’t until...
Review: Hôtel du Louvre (Hyatt Unbound Collection)

We celebrated my wife’s birthday in Paris, staying in a family suite at the Hôtel du Louvre, a luxury hotel that is part of the Hyatt Unbound Collection. Hôtel du Louvre Review, A Hyatt Unbound Collection Property In Paris...
Air India 787 Crash Update: Preliminary Report Shows Fuel Switches Flipped Seconds After Takeoff

India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on the June 12, 2025 crash of Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8. The jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 of the 242 people...
Great Coffee In Paris

Paris is known for many things, but coffee is not one of them. Nevertheless, I’ve found two wonderful coffee shops (chains as it turns out) that I look forward to returning to. Best Coffee In Paris First up, a...
Delta Moves To Unbundle Business Class, Tests “Basic” Premium Cabin Fares

Delta Air Lines has all but officially confirmed that it will introduce “basic” business class fares that will unbundle premium cabin tickets. However, what that product will look like and whether it will go over with its most important...
United Airlines Ends Landline Bus Service As American Airlines Expands It

American Airlines is adding another New Jersey airport to its route network, offering “Landline” service by bus to Philadelphia International Airport, while United Airlines is scrapping its two remaining bus routes. American Airlines’ “Landline” Bus Service Expands American Airlines...
Portugal Moves To Sell 49.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal — Who Will Buy?

The Portuguese government is reviving efforts to privatize TAP Air Portugal, aiming to sell up to 49.9% of the national carrier by early 2026. This marks the second attempt in just a few years to offload a stake in...
Delta Air Lines Q2 2025 Earnings Beat Estimates, Stock Surges On Restored Guidance

Delta Air Lines reported better-than-expected financial results for Q2 2025 quarter. Shares jumped more than 10% as the carrier reinstated full-year guidance and raised its quarterly dividend. Laissez les bons temps roule for Delta. Delta Air Lines Posts Strong...
Bryan Bedford Confirmed As FAA Administrator, Praised By United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby

Bryan Bedford has been confirmed as the new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator, prompting a statement of praise from United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. United Airlines CEO Applauds New FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford has served as CEO of Republic...
Trump Administration Cracks Down On Cuba Travel With $250,000 Fines For Tourists

Starting this week, Americans caught traveling to Cuba for tourism could face fines of up to $250,000, part of a sweeping crackdown by the Trump administration on U.S.-Cuba relations. Trump Administration Cracks Down on Cuba Travel — Tourists Face...
Review: TGV Train Mulhouse – Paris

Our high-speed Train à Grande Vitesse (TGV) train trip from Mulhouse to Paris was efficient, punctual, and very inexpensive. It made so much more sense than flying. French TGV High-Speed Train Review: Mulhouse – Paris I enjoy flying from...
Official: TSA Ends Shoe Removal Requirement At Airport Checkpoints

UPDATE: This policy is now official, with a statement from TSA explaining why it has lifted the shoe removal requirement: “The new policy will increase hospitality for travelers and streamline the TSA security checkpoint process, leading to lower wait...
JetBlue Deplaning Turns Ugly As Lawyer Skips Line And Sparks Showdown

A woman claiming to be a lawyer sparked a chaotic shouting match onboard a JetBlue flight after skipping the line to deplane, leading to a viral confrontation filled with insults, profanity, and arguments over IQ level. Lawyer Skips Deplaning...
Influencer Encourages Stealing Food From Airline Lounges – Delta Should Ban Her

A popular social media influencer offers tips for stealing food from airline lounges…it’s bad advice that should not be followed. I hope Delta bans this passenger from its lounges. Bad Advice: Influencer Tells Followers To Steal Food From Delta...
Why I’m Breaking Up With Las Vegas

Las Vegas used to be for everyone. Now it’s for suckers. Bagel and coffee at the Fontainebleau hotel? $33. Buffet at the Wynn? $75. Valet-parking at the Bellagio? $40/day. Tourists are fed up with inflation hitting Las Vegas and...
Delta Passenger Says Mormon Flight Attendant Refused Him Alcohol

A Delta Air Lines passenger claims a flight attendant refused to serve him more alcohol not because he was drunk, but because of the flight attendant’s Mormon faith. Delta Passenger Blames Mormon Flight Attendant After Being Cut Off From...
United Airlines Will Resume Tel Aviv Flights On July 21, 2025

United Airlines Resumes Tel Aviv Service – July 2025 United Airlines service to Tel Aviv (TLV) from New York/Newark (EWR) will resume on July 21, 2025, with a second daily flight planned to begin July 22. Tickets for Tel...
Ted Cruz Criticized For Greece Vacation As Texas Flood Death Toll Rises

As Texas faced flash floods, “Flyin’ Ted” Cruz was vacationing in Greece, a reminder of what happened in 2021 when Cruz flew to Cancun as Texas faced devastating winter storms. But attacking him for this seems quite unreasonable, especially...
Great Coffee In Basel, Switzerland

Basel is a wealthy and vibrant city in the Germanic region of Switzerland and offers many excellent choices for delicious coffee. Here’s a look at four places that are worth a visit. Best Coffee In Basel, Switzerland When I’m...
“I Have A Bomb Under My Hat!” Cowboy Pulls Stupid Stunt On Alaska Airlines Flight

A cowboy may have thought he was being funny, but he certainly was not laughing as he was pulled off an Alaska Airlines flight after joking about a bomb under his 10-gallon hat. Cowboy Pulled Off Alaska Airlines Flight...