Some airlines are aggressive at hawking upgrades, others do so in a more subtle way. I flew British Airways in economy class from Los Angeles to London last week. Just for kicks, I asked a gate agent if any...
A Warning To Air Italy
A friendly warning to Air Italy: learn from the mistakes of others, for you cannot live long enough to make them all yourself. Air Italy is in expansion mode. Last week, the carrier announced plans to add service to...
United Served White Wine To My Two-Year-Old Son
Sometimes, we just go through the motions. I’m guilty of it. And one United flight attendant was guilty of it when it came to my son. My wife and son flew from Los Angeles to London last week. While...
12 Hours In British Airways Economy Class
My little passport mistake relegated me to economy class on British Airways, my first time behind the wing on BA’s Airbus A380. Boarding was delayed for an unspecified reason until about 9:10PM, five minutes after scheduled departure. Onboard, the...
Southwest Denies Boarding…To A Fish
Southwest Airlines refused boarding to a pet fish, forcing a college student to make a difficult choice. Lanice Powless was traveling home to California for the holidays. She is a student at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs and...
United Makes It Easier To Give Up Your Seat
United Airlines is making it easier than ever to volunteer your seat in an oversell situation. New technology on the mobile app, united.com, and airport check-in kiosks will provide more options, including instantly confirmable alternate flight arrangements (with compensation)....
Short-Term Parking Rates At LAX Go Way Up In 2019
Short-term parking rates at LAX are rising by 33% next month. When parking at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) earlier this week, I noticed the following sign: In short, the daily rate will rise from $30 to $40. That’s...
United Announces Opening Date For LAX Polaris Lounge
United Airlines has just confirmed with me that the Polaris Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will officially open on Saturday, January 12th, 2019. We’ve been waiting for months (years really) for this lounge to open, but the...
I Truly Just Made The Most Embarrassing Travel Mistake Of My Life…
I stand before you today, deeply humbled. Let me set the scene and you’ll quickly understand why… Friday evening had been planned for many weeks. It was the night my wife Heidi, son Augustine, and I were traveling to...
When A Drone Strikes A 737
A drone allegedly slammed into an Aeromexico Boeing 737 landing in Tijuana, inflicting severe damage to the aircraft. Looks at these pictures: we are talking some serious damages… Flight 773 from Guadalajara to Tijuana, just over the border from...
Seriously Great Business Class Deal On TAP Air Portugal
TAP Air Portugal, a Star Alliance member, is expanding substantially in the USA and represents a continual source of reasonably-priced airfare. TAP currently flies to Miami, Boston, Newark, and New York JFK. Next year it will add service to...
Review: Hyatt Regency Resort Guam – Suite
During a trip to the Philippines, I spent 18 hours at the Hyatt Regency Resort Guam with a Globalist suite upgrade. I was surprised and impressed by what I found and I can’t wait to get back. If you...
T-Mobile Still Bad At International Pass, Google Fi Not The Answer For iPhone
Despite outlining the struggle I have experienced with T-Mobile and their International Data Pass, the process of adding the package may have gotten worse and Google Fi is not a better answer for the 43% of Americans that use...
My Hyatt Concierge Has Gotten Better With Time, Acquaintance
One of the new benefits Globalists receive is access to their own “My Concierge” formerly Hyatt Private Line. After a rocky start, my personal experience has improved greatly. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: Hong Kong Airlines NEW A350 Business Class – Hong Kong To Los Angeles
While I enjoyed my fight from Los Angeles to Hong Kong very much, I was pleased to experience Hong Kong’s newest aircraft for the flight home to LA, featuring the carrier’s latest business class seat. After a long layover...
Delicious Dinner On 45-Minute Austrian Airlines Flight
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. We return...
I’d Like Airlines To Offer MORE Service In Business Class
My friend Ben from One Mile At A Time wrote a story earlier this week entitled, I’d Like Airlines To Offer LESS Service In Business Class. I offer a friendly rebuttal here. His focus is on shorter overnight flights...
Review: Hong Kong Airlines Business Class Lounge (HKG)
The Hong Kong Airlines Club Autus Lounge offers beautiful lounge space and several nice amenities in HKG’s Midfield Terminal. I had a chance to check out this lounge twice. Both visits were comfortable: the lounge was never too full...
Review: Hong Kong Airlines A330 Business Class Bangkok To Hong Kong
Here’s a brief review of my quick early morning flight from Bangkok to Hong Kong on Hong Kong Airlines aboard the A330 in business class. With no line for business class passengers, check-in took mere moments. After a longer...
Help Me Get Home From Israel!
It is not often that the Award Expert needs award help, but I find myself in a unique position. I’ll spend Christmas in Germany this year and have a bit of time after for a trip with my family. I...
