I recently had to take a last-minute trip to Italy and award space just wasn’t opening. Absolutely nothing from Los Angeles in economy, business, or first class unless I wanted to pay ridiculous rates on Air France, Delta, or...
Aeromexico Says “Gracias” To South Korea With Comical Discount
After a 0-2 defeat against South Korea, Germany was knocked out of the World Cup in the group stage for the first time since 1938. And while Germans are lamenting, Mexico is rejoicing. Flag carrier Aeromexico is doing more...
Sun Country Airlines Challenges Alaska Airlines in Portland
Sun Country Airlines is continuing its expansion beyond Minneapolis with service from Portland, Oregon to five new cities, including Honolulu. If Portland sounds far from Minneapolis, it is…1,426 miles to be exact. But the “new” Sun Country is looking...
Review: Pura Indah Lounge Jakarta (CGK)
The Pura Indah Business Class Lounge in Jakarta (CGK) was crowded and warm, with unusable wi-fi internet and food that looked like it had been sitting out for too long. This is a Priority Pass lounge to avoid. Seating...
Dining and Bar Menus at United Polaris Houston (IAH) Lounge
The new United Airlines Polaris Lounge at Houston (IAH) offers a great mix of a la carte dining options and adult beverages. I’ve consolidated both menus into this post. First, note that all food and drink are complimentary. Tipping...
United Will Resume 777 Service Between Guam and Tokyo
United Airlines is bringing back the 777-200 to its Guam – Tokyo (NRT) route after severely scaling back service earlier this year. From October 28th, United will use two-class 777-200s (364 seats) on both the morning and evening flights...
Life Lessons From The Death Of A Smelly Passenger?
Earlier this month, I covered the story of a Transavia flight which diverted to Faro, Portugal due to complaints about the ghastly stench emanating from one passenger. The odor seemed to get worse as the flight progressed, causing some...
Norway: The Land Of…Chlamydia
You step off a train at Oslo Central Station and are met with a towering billboard. The ad showcases Norway’s beautiful nature, but features the following text: Welcome to Norway! The Land of Chlamydia. That’s not a typo or a...
Pictures From New United Polaris Lounge In Houston
United will open its fourth Polaris Lounge on Friday, this one in Houston (IAH). United describes its latest addition to the Polaris Lounge portfolio as akin to a “boutique hotel”. Indeed, at 12K square feet the lounge is far...
When A Flight Attendant Attacks A Passenger On Social Media
A note to FAs: if you have a beef with a passenger, it is best to avoid social media. This incident occurred last week, but I missed it due to my travels. My friend Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large at The...
The 10 Best Airlines For Last-Minute Award Space
Which airlines are most likely to release award space at the last-minute? We book a lot of last-minute tickets at Award Expert. In fact, booking tickets less than a week prior to travel has developed into our main business....
Passive-Aggressive Response from British Airways Over Breakfast Complaint
A man who complained about receiving a granola bar for breakfast on a $2.2K British Airways ticket was met with a cheeky response from British Airways. First, let’s start with the “breakfast”. I know that flights from New York...
Why I Passed On Iberia Avios Promotion
I passed on the recent Iberia Avios promotion. Trust me, I have no source to procure 90,000 miles for cheaper than $300. The price was amazing. But three things kept me from purchasing. First, I’ve been so busy this...
Priority Pass Shenanigans in Denver
A couple days ago, I wrote a positive review about my recent breakfast at Timberline Steak & Grille in Denver International Airport. But an unexpected credit card charge has left me fuming. The restaurant is part of the Priority...
Watching The World Cup Live On Lufthansa
If you are following the World Cup this year, Saturday’s match between Germany and Sweden was quite a game. I watched it live…on a Lufthansa flight. That itself was a sight to be behold. Last week I was in...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: June 24, 2018
I’m back in LA after a week in Italy and Germany. It’s good to be home, though every time I am in Europe I miss living there. We’ll keep it simple this week. Here’s a review of the week’s...
Proposals For An Airbnb Loyalty Program
After reviewing some Airbnb properties and staying in one recently, it became evident that an Airbnb loyalty program is needed, not just for guests, but for their hosts as well. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Review: Enormous Presidential Suite at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables (Miami)
When the absurd, ridiculous, opulent Presidential Suite at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables (Miami) popped up for a bargain price, my family had to try it out. Two-floors, two bathrooms, huge views, all for less than we usually pay...
What Happens When You Cause Damage To An Airbnb? Asking For a Friend
There’s plenty of information about what happens for Airbnb owners when something goes wrong, but what about for guests? What am I responsible for in an Airbnb for damage caused during a genuine accident? If you are considering booking...
Iberia’s Website Is Down – No Surprise
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