Good day from Hong Kong! I’ve made it to HKG after a 15-hour flight from San Francisco on United’s new 777-3ooER in Polaris Business Class. The flight was good, for me at least. My friend John got sick just...
Review: Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Here’s a brief review of the Marina Bay Sands…where I spent almost my entire stay laying in bed. I’m disappointed I cannot provide a more comprehensive review, for it is rare I stray from a Hyatt property, but hopefully...
United FA Sues Her Employer Over Footwear
A United Airlines flight attendant is suing her employer, claiming United violated federal disability laws in refusing to allow her to wear doctor-recommended footwear to ease chronic pain. United claims she has been given permission to wear the footwear....
Finally, a Trip in “Real” United Polaris Class!
United now calls its international business class product “Polaris” but not all seats are created equal. Only the 777-300ER and one 767-300ER currently have the new Polaris seat installed, a beautiful product that makes United’s longhaul business class much...
Review: Historic Final 747 Flight on United Airlines from the Upper Deck
There’s so much to say about United’s final 747 flight, but I’ll do my best to keep it concise. It was one of the greatest flights of my life and one that I will never forget. When I learned...
Stunning New First Class Suites on Emirates
Emirates officially unveiled its new 777 first class suites yesterday in Dubai and they look even better than the the teaser. Suite Features The new Suites will feature: 1-1-1 seating (versus the current 1-2-1) Floor-to-cieling sliding doors Virtual windows...
United’s Own Trip Report from Last 747 Flight
Later today I’ll publish my trip report from United’s final 747 flight, the last chapter in my multi-part series on the retirement of this great aircraft. In the meantime, United published its own trip report of the final flight...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: November 12, 2017
After a quick trip to Honolulu to commemorate the final United Airlines 747 flight, I’m back in LA…for tonight anyway. Tomorrow my next trip begins: a business trip that I’ll detail tomorrow that will take me on a product...
High-End Hotel Bathtub: Soak or Skip?
One of my favorite features of a “high-end” hotel room is a beautiful bath tub. When I am home I rarely ever soak in the tub, but when on holiday in a beautiful hotel with a beautiful tub, I...
Review: Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui
My wife and I have been to Hong Kong more times than we can count. We love Asia’s World City and know it fairly well. Hong Kong is home to our favorite restaurant, it’s one of our favorite places...
Unpopular Utterances About Today’s State of Flying
As a travel blogger I aim to be diplomatic when possible. I try to keep an open mind when it comes to situations that may seem obvious but underlying factors may be at work for which I am unaware....
Exquisite Meal on a Short Malaysia Airlines Flight
Malaysia Airlines is in the midst of a renaissance, desperately trying to stay competitive and return to profit in a market crowded with competition. Wisely, it seems to me, Malaysia is not just cutting but adding: we’ve even heard...
Armistice Day 2017 Reflections
99 years ago, World War I ended on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month. We live in a world far removed from the Great War, the war that was to end all wars, but...
Cathay Pacific-Air China Merger?
The South China Morning Post, Hong Kong’s most respected English daily, leads with a headline entitled, “For Air China and Cathay Pacific, it’s one country, two airlines (but how long?)”. The headline follows up with a question: What looks like...
The Nastiest Hotel Room in the World?
Some people carefully inspect their sheets, pillows, mattress, and towels when they check into a hotel room. I don’t. I don’t even want to know… But when I watch Another Dirty Room, it makes my heart race. If anything will...
I Enjoyed My Flight on Delta, But…
Yesterday I flew from Honolulu to Los Angeles in Delta First Class, the first time I have flown Delta in four years. Overall, the flight was excellent. Service was particularly outstanding: both attentive and friendly. Although I was never...
New Emirates 777 First Class Suite Looks Great!
Will Emirates outdo Singapore’s stunning new A380 Suite? The carrier is unveiling a new first class product for its 777 on Sunday and has released a teaser video offering hints at what the new product will look like. I...
Here We Go Again…New Cuba Travel Restrictions
The Trump Administration has rolled out a series of new restrictions on travel to Cuba, once again closing off the island to many Americans. If you were planning a holiday to Cuba under the guise of a “people to...
Delta, Here I Come!
I’m trying something different for the trip home from Honolulu. United Airlines and I are still in a very healthy relationship, but sometimes you need to see what else is out there in order to appreciate your first love....
Debate: The Abuse of “Emotional Support” Animals
I was sitting the in the Airspace Lounge at JFK recently when all of a sudden a dog ran up to me and started barking. Oh…another emotional support pet. Let’s start with this. Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are protected...
