So much for the A380 or 747-8. Turkish Airlines will order 40 787-9s from Boeing, a deal valued at $11 billion on paper. Tourism in Turkey has been hit hard by terrorism in the last two years, but the country...
Review: Saudia 777-300ER First Class Jeddah to Los Angeles
This is part two of SV41, from Riyadh to Los Angeles. In the first installment of this report, I covered the short flight from RUH to JED and the ground stop in Jeddah. This flight covers the 16hr journey...
Did You Catch These Four Inside Jokes in the New United Safety Video?
A new edition of the United Airlines safety video is out, highlighting once again United’s global route network. While not as humorous as past versions, the new video does contain a few inside jokes or “Easter eggs” that frequent...
How to Obtain a Visa on Arrival in Tajikistan
There is a lot of conflicting information on the internet about whether you can obtain a visa on arrival in Tajikistan. If you’re flying into Dushanbe International Airport (DYU), the answer is YES. I am shocked at how much...
Flight Diverts When Legless Man Attacks Cabin Crew, Launches Racist Tirade
What happens when you cross a legless man with too much alcohol and a flight on EasyJet? Answer: a diversion. I try to resist writing about these sorts of stories, but this one I cannot help but to poke...
Requesting Coach Food in First Class
Once in a while the first class meal options are simply not appealing. That leaves you with three choices: eat it anyway, skip meal service altogether, or request something from coach. Requesting meal service from economy class is the...
I Love the New United Airlines Safety Video
United Airlines has just unveiled its latest safety video, Safety is Global III, a well-done safety video that is light on humor but nicely showcases United’s international route map. Here’s the video– The video takes place in locales around...
Delta Abandons Guam, Further Cuts Tokyo Narita Hub
Delta is giving up on Guam, ceding the Tokyo Narita to Guam route to United and JAL. It is also cutting service between Narita and Shanghai. The Narita hub keeps getting smaller. In January I wrote about Delta ending...
How to Obtain a Tourist Visa to Uzbekistan
Last month I traveled to Uzbekistan with One Mile at a Time. I was traveling with a U.S. passport and a visa was needed prior to arrival. Ultimately, I had to go through some interesting hoops to get one....
Review: Saudia 777 First Suite Riyadh to Jeddah
Even though Riyadh to Los Angeles is sold as a direct flight and there is no way to purchase the Riyadh to Jeddah portion alone, I am going to break up the review into two parts. Note that even...
Prime Minister: Canada Will NOT Buy Boeing Jets
Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau has declared that Canada will not do business with Boeing, threatening to look elsewhere to supply Canada’s next generation of fighter jets. Speaking at a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May,...
Booked! Last United 747 Flight
When I saw the news yesterday that United Airlines would retire its 747 with a special Hawaiian-themed celebration to recreate its first flight, I resolved to be part of the flight…no matter the cost. I braced myself for the...
Hit and Run: My Car Was Damaged in Hotel Parking Lot
I spent a few nights at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands last week and came home with an unexpected souvenir…a damaged front bumper. What do you do when your car gets damaged at a hotel? Of course the immediate answer...
Final United Boeing 747 Flight Will be SFO-HNL on November 07, 2017
After 47 years, United Airlines is retiring the Boeing 747 from its fleet. The final international flight will be on October 29, 2017 from Seoul to San Francisco. Today, United announced the final domestic flight: San Francisco to Honolulu...
Review: Saudia Business Class Lounge Riyadh (RUH)
Earlier today I reviewed the Saudia First Class Lounge in Riyadh (RUH). During my long layover, I also had time to check out the business class side of the Alfurshan lounge. The lounge is subdivided into the following sections: Surprisingly, the business...
Useful Trick: Iceland + Miles = Cheap Trip to Europe
On Saturday I outlined how to take advantage of stopovers in Europe using United Airlines miles. Today, I will outline a way for you to reach fairly remote cities in Europe cheaply using Iceland as your launchpad. This trick...
Review: Saudia First Class Lounge Riyadh (RUH)
The first class section of the Saudia Alfurshan Lounge in Riyadh (RUH) proved to be a very comfortable place to spend a 7.5hour layover between flights. To reach the lounge, simply follow the signs for “Alfurshan Lounge”. You will...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: August 06, 2017
A pleasant Sunday evening to you. It has been a quiet week for me that included a nice trip with my family to Carmel, CA. I’ll have a full report on the Hyatt Carmel Highlands in the weeks ahead....
Moral Conundrum: JetBlue’s Cheap Florida Flights
In response to Hurricane Irma JetBlue is offering inexpensive flights to Florida. First, the carrier capped the cost of these flights to evacuate residents and visitors out of harm’s way but now the carrier is trying to get Floridians...
US Travelers Deserve Better Airfare Protection
Europe has been a model citizen for protecting consumer rights when it comes to air travel. The US led the world in protecting customers just a couple of years ago but has since gone away from recent reforms. With...
