2010 SOUTH AMERICA TRIP REPORT I: Introduction II: Los Angeles to Washington Dulles via Denver in United First III: Washington to Buenos Aires in United Airlines Business Class IV: Business Class (Cama) Bus Service from Buenos Aires to Iguazu...
MIT Proposes Next Generation 737 – Increasing Fuel Efficiency by 70%
Although the prototype design appears unconventional based on the way we currently envision commercial aircraft, MIT is serious: the technology exists to substantially decrease fuel consumption while not compensating performance. Take a look at their proposal, at left, for...
What Not to Eat Before You Fly
Continuing on my food theme today, ABC put out a list of items to avoid before flying. No. 1: McDonald’s Extra Value Meal* *They clarified: "Okay, so we’re using Mickey D’s as the embodiment of greasy, artery-clogging fast-food joints typically...
Free Food in Domestic Economy Ends on Tuesday for Continental Flyers, but the BOB Menu Doesn’t Look Bad…
Back in March, Continental announced it would be eliminating free snacks/meals in economy class on most domestic flights. The day of reckoning has finally arrived. Starting on 12 October, a buy-on-board menu will replace the free meal service and...
10% Off Alaska Airlines Flights from SEA/SJC/OAK/SMF/SAN to Maui
Now through Sunday (10 October) you can save 10% off flights (base fare only) to Maui from Seattle, San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento, or San Diego. Simply book through Alaska Airlines and use discount code MAUIWOWIE10. Travel is restricted to...
No VDB on Tartarstan Airlines: Passengers Forced to Stand Due to Lack of Seats
Take this story with a grain of salt: after all, it does come from the UK Daily Mail, but apparently the Russians have beat Ryanair to the punch. Tartarstan Airlines, a Russian flag carrier, had a last-minute equipment change...
Woman Faces Three Months in Jail for Stealing Hotel Iron and Towels
If you ever find yourself in Nigeria, don’t even think about stealing any towels from your hotel room. Just like Singapore Airlines taking inventory of the silverware at the end of each flight, apparently the Hilton in Nigeria keeps...
My Experience Opening a SunTrust Bank Account for Delta SkyMiles
Last Friday I stopped by the Georgetown branch of SunTrust bank to open up a business and personal checking account. Although there are no SunTrusts in Southern California or Phladelphia, the two cities I spend most of my time...
British Midland to Serve Tripoli, Libya
When it comes to picking a travel destination, not only am I attracted to places off the beaten path, I am attracted to places prone to violence or relegated to "axis of evil" status. Libya has fascinated me for...
Review: Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
Have you ever stayed at a hotel where you know the moment you step foot in the door you are going to have a great stay? This was the case at the Park Hyatt in Buenos Aires, a luxury...
Knock Down the Berlin Wall and Win Two Tickets to Germany on Lufthansa
Last night I was at the German Embassy in Washington to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Deutsche Wiedervereinigung (German Reunification). The speeches, music, conversations, and delectable German food and drink were all wonderful, but being the airline geek that I am,...
New United Safety Video with Jeff Smisek + Cebu Pacific Emulates Air New Zealand
Can you imagine Glen Tilton, United’s former CEO who repeatedly sparred with front-line employees during his tenure at UA, being featured in every onboard safety video? Never. To many, it would be like rubbing salt in a wound. But...
Introducing the World’s Largest Airline: United Airlines
Today marks the official union between Continental and United. Rather than attempt to wax eloquent about what this means for us and express more reservations that “things will never be the same,” I want to raise...
Free Alcohol and Wi-Fi in United’s Red Carpet Clubs
As most of us expected, United announced early this morning that like Continental, alcoholic beverages and Wi-Fi will now be free for all guests in the Red Carpet Club, United’s airport lounge network. Red Carpet Club and Presidents Club...
Luxury Bus Service Between New York City and Boston
You’ve got a lot of options to get between Boston and New York. In addition to driving, flying, and Amtrak, there’s the good ol’ bus, including Bolt, Megabus, Greyhound, and of course the Chinatown bus service. But if none...
My Recent Experience Booking an Aeroplan Award
I assisted a client in procuring two award tickets from Sydney to New York earlier this week and thought I’d give you a run-down of how booking though Aeroplan (Air Canada’s frequent flyer program) compared to my numerous telephone...
IX: Day trip to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
2010 SOUTH AMERICA TRIP REPORT I: Introduction II: Los Angeles to Washington Dulles via Denver in United First III: Washington to Buenos Aires in United Airlines Business Class IV: Business Class (Cama) Bus Service from Buenos Aires to Iguazu...
TSA Misses 200,000 Volt Stun Gun in Woman’s Carry-On Bag
Another story to add to the "TSA competence" file. Earlier this month a woman named Jen (who fearing reprisals from the TSA, has refused to provide her last name [yet still proactively contacted a local television station…]) forgot to...
Ethiopian Airlines to Join Star Alliance
A third carrier from the African continent is slated to join Star Alliance by the end of 2011. Ethiopian Airlines, which flies to 59 destinations (including 39 in Africa), will give Star Alliance passengers a major boost in African...
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Star Alliance Lounge Access for $249 from US Airways
US Airways is offering lounge memberships for only $249 (+ $50 initiation fee for new members) through September 29. The membership will be good for one year and is a substantial discount off the $450 regular price (discounted by as...
