On a business trip, I had a chance to stay in the very contemporary and dare I say, ‘sassy’ Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel. This hotel had everything, except for an upgrade for a (then) gold member. If you are...
Review: Park Hyatt Tokyo (Park King Suite)
During my last stay at the Park Hyatt Tokyo, I received an upgrade to a Park King Suite. This review focuses exclusively on the suite. Yesterday, I provided a full review of the Park Hyatt Tokyo, its service, restaurant,...
Beautiful Act of Kindness by United Flight Attendant
Can you imagine leaving something valuable behind on an airplane, only to have a flight attendant hand-deliver it to your door? That’s what happened to a New Jersey woman, who was startled when a United flight attendant showed up...
“Mexican” + Persian Food in Tokyo
In my ongoing series on “Mexican” food in foreign lands, I cannot help but to add a Tokyo installment. This one’s a stretch, though. It was my business partner’s first time in Tokyo and I wanted to show him...
Review: Park Hyatt Tokyo
It has been seven years since I last stayed at the Park Hyatt Tokyo and thus I looked forward to refreshing my previous review. I hate to be anticlimactic, but very little has changed. It’s still a great hotel....
Sun Country Cuts The One Thing That Made It Special
Sun Country is eliminating the one thing that made it special…first class. I raved about Sun Country first class last year after flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. The flight was like being transported back 10-15 years in the...
Delta’s New Service to Orange County is Great, but not a Game-Changer
Delta Air Lines has announced new service to Orange County, California from New York JFK. This new transcontinental flight is great news for the region, but not a game-changer for premium traffic. This new service will operate six times...
Review: Malaysia Airlines A350 First Class Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo
Malaysia Airlines offers an excellent and intimate first class product aboard its new A350. I immensely enjoyed my redeye flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo Narita. While the new first class lounge is nice, ground services for first class...
Delta Pilot Clips Parked A319, Blames United…
A Delta Air Lines flight clipped the wing of an empty United Airlines A319 at Hollywood Burbank Airport Tuesday night. But according to the pilot, it was United’s fault. The Embraer RJ-175 Delta Connection flight, operated by SkyWest, was taxiing into...
United CEO: Personal, Not Political Reason for Dropping NRA Discount
United Airlines’ CEO Oscar Munoz was asked about why his airline suspended National Rifle Association (NRA) discounts after the Parkland, Florida high school shooting massacre. His response was surprising. During a Q&A time, a man in the audience asked...
These 12 Airlines Still Fly the Boeing 747
The Queen of the Skies is disappearing from the skies…but there’s still time to fly her. While this list is not exhaustive, here’s a look at a dozen airlines that still operate the Boeing 747 on scheduled passenger routes....
Civil War in Trump Administration Over Gulf Carriers
What happens when two factions within the White House hold differing views on the same agreement? A war of words, to say the least… A fascinating AP story by Josh Lederman outlines the conflict. In one corner, President Donald Trump’s trade...
Wow! United Private Suite at LAX Offers VIP Ground Services
United Airlines and The Private Suite have announced a new relationship that will allow select United business class customers access to a private VIP Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Customers who purchase access will enjoy private and...
Review: Malaysia Airlines Business Class Lounge Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
The newly-remodeled Malaysia Airlines Busniess Class Lounge at Kuala Lumpur’s satellite terminal is a HUGE improvement over the former business class lounge. The lounge is located directly above the tram stop, though getting there requires a bit of walking...
Man Accused of Punching Pregnant Seatmate and Her Dog May Actually Be VICTIM
A man accused of punching a pregnant woman and her dog onboard a Frontier Airlines flight was attacked himself…and may actually be the victim. A few days ago I wrote about a story out of Orlando in which a...
Review: Malaysia Airlines 737 Business Class Singapore to Kuala Lumpur
Although a short 184-mile flight from SIN to KUL, Malaysia Airlines still provided excellent service and a hot meal. The real treat of the flight, however, was the views from the window. Check-in was a breeze in Singapore Changi...
United Really Doesn’t Want You to Steal Onboard Bedding!
Theft of Saks Fifth Avenue bedding continues to be a problem on United Airlines. So much so that United has redesigned its business class menus to warn against theft. Nicely, of course. Like warning labels on tobacco products, onboard...
An Abortive Argument Against An Arrogant American Airlines’ Agent
I don’t know when I am going to practice what I preach, but I could not help but to argue with an AA reservation agent on Saturday. As always, it was to my own detriment. Here’s the story. An...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: May 20, 2018
Good evening from LA. For the first time in weeks, it appears I will not set foot on a plane this week. I’m looking forward to it. Honestly. Last week, the Gulf Carriers “kissed and made up” with their...
Airlines Aren’t Killing Smart Luggage Manufacturers
Two smart luggage companies have closed their doors in the last four weeks, BlueSmart and Raden. But are the technology restrictions airlines have introduced to blame, or is there something else afoot? If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
