I spent three days in Hong Kong this week…and never stepped outside. It was a big week in Hong Kong for my other business and my company hosted meetings at the Grand Hyatt. We arrived on Tuesday, took a...
Stormy Daniels Lost More Than Her Luggage On Aer Lingus
Stormy Daniels, the porn star who alleges she slept with Donald Trump while his wife Melania was recovering from child birth, lost her luggage on Aer Lingus. Her response is the story. The Oxford Union invited Daniels to address...
Review: Thai Airways Airways Royal First Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
The Thai Airways Royal First Lounge in Bangkok offers personalized service, a la carte dining, and a quiet oasis from bustling Suvarnabhumi Airport. This review will include photos from my visits over the years…I’ve never reviewed this lounge before and...
First Impressions: Hong Kong Airlines A350 Business Class
Earlier this week I flew from Los Angeles to Hong Kong aboard a brand new A350 on Hong Kong Airlines. Overall, I was quite impressed by the flight. First, I did not wind up with the new reverse herringbone...
How I Called Back An Airline Reservation Agent And Reached Her Instantly
Recently, I found myself speaking to one of the loveliest United reservations agents I had ever encountered. She was so cheerful and competent. I needed some help with an award ticket, and that can get very tricky when working...
Singapore Airlines Is Struggling To Sell Premium Economy On Ultra-Longhaul Routes
Yesterday I wrote about Singapore Airlines’ precipitous drop in profits. One more, albeit smaller, reason for the decline: lackluster demand for premium economy seats at a premium price. Singapore recently resumed “ultra-longhaul” flights from Los Angeles and Newark. The...
Virgin Australia Sinks Singapore Airlines’ Profit
Singapore profits are down 81% this quarter thanks to higher fuel prices, lower ticket prices…and Virgin Australia. Singapore Airlines was quick to highlight the first two reasons–fuel prices and fare pressure–as the reason for its dismal drop in profits:...
Review: Thai Airways A380 First Class Osaka To Bangkok
While it is always fun to try a new A380 first class product, I did not expect such a great flight on Thai Airways…my best overall flight ever with them. After spending about 40 minutes in the Thai Airways...
United Announces 787-10 International Routes
United Airlines will operate its Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on six transatlantic routes from Newark beginning in March 2019. United previously announced that its 787-10s would initially operate on premium transcontinental routes between Newark and Los Angeles/San Francisco beginning...
British Airways Releases 50,000 Extra Business Class Award Seats
British Airways has released thousands of additional business class award seats available for a limited time across a limited, but wide, date range. Through December 2nd, British Airways has made 50,000 extra Club World business class seats available for...
Hilarious: How A Flight Attendant Mocked An Unreasonable Passenger
There are times when we all need to be mocked. Sometime we just take life too seriously. Some people like window seats, other likes aisle seats. A few even like middle seats. I like window seats because it gives...
Is United Airlines Cheating Flight Attendants With “Long Sit” Policy?
Flight attendants are accusing United Airlines of circumventing new federal minimum rest rules through the use of short overnight layovers classified as extended breaks. The recently passed Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Bill includes a provision that grants flight attendants...
Flight Attendant Sues American Airlines After Nasty Onboard Brawl With Co-Worker
A vicious catfight between flight attendants onboard an American Airlines flight has led one FA to sue her employer for failing to investigate. Flight Attendant Kathy Ida Wolfe is suing American, her employer, for: negligence dangerous work environment breach...
Review: Thai Royal Orchid Lounge Osaka (KIX)
The Thai Airways Royal Orchid Lounge in Osaka (KIX) is hardly worth showing up early for, but I appreciated the attentive service. After arriving from Guam on United, I proceeded to the transit counter, obtained my boarding pass, and...
Please Don’t Exploit The California Wildfires To Save Big On Airfare
I write about this topic with a heavy heart for two reasons. First, wildfires have wrought destruction across California. The consequences are real. The damage is breathtaking. 42 people have died. Second, what I am about to cover is...
Manila To Osaka Via Koror And Guam, All On A United Airlines 737!
When you think about which airline to fly from Manila to Osaka, your first thought is probably not on United. It wasn’t mine either. But I could not resist. United has a hub in Guam. This was once a...
Delta Will Resume Atlanta Flights Next Year From Burbank
After a multi-year hiatus, Delta will resume flights between Atlanta and Burbank, California next July. Delta is billing its new route as “media and entertainment” route. Ranjan Goswami, Delta’s Vice President of Los Angeles and West Coast Sales said, “And if...
France Seizes Ryanair 737 In Bordeaux, Kicks Passengers Off
Ignore warning letters at your own risk: eventually patience runs out. France’s patience indeed ran out last Thursday, as it grew tired of Ryanair’s failure to even acknowledge a bill of 525,000EUR. The Irish budget carrier had received “incentives” to...
Magnifico: Lufthansa First Class Slippers
I must admit, I’ve fallen in love with my Lufthansa First Class slippers. We have a policy against shoes in my house. That’s not how I grew up, but my wife is adamant about it. And I’ve signed on...
Houston: Destination Restaurant Review – Corkscrew BBQ
I spend a lot of time in Houston, everyone has a BBQ joint they swear is the best. I have had dozens and this is the only one I have ever chosen to review for publication on Live And...
