I just enjoyed a wonderful breakfast on United Airlines…the subject of this week’s Meal of the Week. Whenever I am on a breakfast flight, I typically order eggs. Eggs are difficult to screw up, tend to be healthier and...
Review: Hotel NH Collection Piazza Carlina – Turin, Italy
With no U.S. chain hotels in Turin, Italy we were forced to look elsewhere for our one-night stay. We ended up at the Hotel NH Collection Piazza Carlina, a beautiful new hotel in the heart of the city. NH Collection...
The End Of The Propeller Era Draws Closer In The USA
Earlier this week, the final turboprop operating on behalf of American Airlines landed in Maryland. It marked the final propeller-powered flight for a “big three” legacy carrier in the USA. The de Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 flew from Charlotte (CLT)...
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge London (LHR)
In theory, I love this lounge. It has all the elements of an airport lounge that I love. In practice, however, I found the lounge to be very overcrowded. It seems I visited at the wrong time of day… The...
My Mid-Year Status Progress Report (Hotel + Airline)
We’re halfway through the year and I’m happy to report I’m right on target for top-tier status on one airline and one hotel chain. How about you? This year, I’m focusing on 1K status on United and Globalist status...
Review: Lufthansa A321 Business Class Frankfurt to Milan
The fun on this flight was more the ride to the plane and the views out the window. That will be the focus of this brief report of Lufthansa Business Class aboard the A321-200 from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan...
Pictures: New Star Alliance Lounge In Rome (FCO)
Star Alliance has opened a new lounge in Rome Fiumicino (FCO), creating a unified lounge for the 17 Star Alliance members that serve The Eternal City. Well, sort of unified. The lounge is located on the upper level of Boarding...
Review: Lufthansa A380 First Class Houston to Frankfurt
My recent flight from Houston to Frankfurt was one of the worst Lufthansa First Class flights of my life. It truly was. But I also must add it was not just fine, but a good flight overall. Read on...
My Lonely Evening of Flying On The Fourth of July
Flying from Burbank to Seattle via San Francisco yesterday evening left me feeling, well…sad. Independence Day has been one of my favorite U.S. holidays since I was kid. One of my fondest childhood memories was the year that I...
Eat Like An Astronaut on Lufthansa This Summer
You remember eating that freeze-dried “space” food growing up? When I was a kid, that was a big gimmick. Well, space food is back…on an airplane. If you’re flying Lufthansa Business Class this summer, you’ll have the option of...
Review: No1 Lounge – London Heathrow T3 (LHR)
The No1 Lounge in Terminal 3 at London Heathrow is a decent Priority Pass Lounge that is worth a visit if you want a light meal before your flight. Having had quite enough of the British Airways Galleries Lounge...
All The Patriotic Quotes In Your U.S. Passport
When the U.S. passport was redesigned in 2007, not only was a biometric chip added, but the pages were reimagined. Images were added. Ostensibly to cut down on counterfeits, the dark images have made some stamps difficult to read....
Feds Won’t Regulate Airline Legroom
“The FAA has no evidence that there is an immediate safety issue necessitating rulemaking at this time.” That’s the bottom line from the Federal Aviation Administration in response to a well-organized effort from a group called FlyersRights to more closely...
2018 Independence Day Message from United CEO Oscar Munoz
Happy Independence Day to all my American readers! United CEO Oscar Munoz sent the following note to United workers yesterday evening. Thanks to a FA friend for sharing it with me: Dear United family, I want to thank all...
Review: British Airways Galleries Lounge – London Heathrow T3 (LHR)
I’m going to keep this one brief: stay away. In a terminal in which your oneworld business class ticket can get you into the American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas lounges (all superior choices), there is little need to...
My Avios Have Arrived And I Can’t Spend Them Fast Enough
Iberia ran a promotion a couple of weeks ago with limited terms that many travelers took advantage of. After $340 and an hour of bliss with their excellent website, the Avios have arrived much to the dismay of many....
Introduction: Two Countries, Six Flights on Lufthansa
Welcome to my next trip report, a multi-part series recapping my trip to Germany and Italy last week. This one won’t be road trip-style like my earlier Italy trip report. Instead, I’ll focus on the flights and a couple...
Three Reasons I’ll Upgrade To The World of Hyatt Visa Credit Card
The new World of Hyatt Visa Credit Card from Chase is worth the upgrade for most, but not everyone. The new card offers the following benefits: 4 points per $1 spent with your card at Hyatt hotels includes most...
Iberia’s Legal Obligation To Honor Avios Promotion
For those hoping 90,000 Iberia Avios would quickly hit their account after 10 days…be patient. It may take some more time, if the the points appear at all. A pair of moves over the last 24 hours reveals how...
My Lufthansa 747-8 Business Class Flight Was Disappointing
Whenever I fail to offer a glowing review of a business class product, it seems the following disclaimer is necessary: context matters. There is no question that Lufthansa Business Class aboard the 747-8, offering a lie-flat bed, enhanced service...
