Greetings from the 107th floor of Merdeka 118, where I’m chilling in a beautiful suite at the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. When I say this hotel is on a whole different “level” of luxury, I mean it quite literally…...
SAS EuroBonus Devaluation: Premium Cabin Awards Climb Up To 33%
Scandinavian Airlines has announced a devaluation for its EuroBonus program, with redemptions rising, particularly for premium cabins. SAS EuroBonus Devaluation: What You’ll Pay After December 1, 2025 The EuroBonus program is raising award pricing for both SAS and partner...
The Goodnight Moon Suite At The Sheraton Boston Hits Me Right In The Heart
Some hotel partnerships feel contrived, but one new theme suite in Boston hits me right in the heart. A “Goodnight Moon” Suite For Children (And Their Parents) At The Sheraton Boston Before I talk about the Sheraton Boston’s new...
Alaska Airlines Reveals 787-9 Soft Product Details, Makes Rome Service Daily
Alaska Airlines has released new details about the soft product experience that will debut on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and also announced that its previously announced Seattle – Rome service will go daily next spring. Alaska Airlines Details Soft...
Italian Food In The Heart Of Ethiopia? I’ll Stick To Beyaynetu….
Although the menu looked promising, I opted for an Ethiopian lunch over pizza at an Italian restaurant in the heart of Ethiopia. Our Italian Food Experiment In Awassa, Ethiopia Awassa (also spelled Hawassa) is the capital of the Sidama...
6 Questions For Josh Cahill
When an aviation vlogger claims he was “downgraded, scammed, and censored” by a national carrier, the story deserves more than clicks. It deserves clarity. 6 Questions For Josh Cahill About Air Cote d’Ivoire “Downgrade” Aviation vlogger Aljoscha Wendholt, popularly...
US Economist Claims UK Is “Failing” Because He Got Lost In London Heathrow Airport…
An economist claims the “formerly-developed” UK is “failing” because of the transit issues he had at London Heathrow. While LHR is not a passenger-friendly airport and the signage is tricky, ultimately, this was a very avoidable issue had he...
The New Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown: Great Hotel, Poor Location
Hello from Kuala Lumpur, where I’m spending three nights at three different Hyatt properties. I began at the new Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown, which is a very nice Hyatt Regency property, though the location is not...
Great Coffee In Awassa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a nation known for its coffee, and while there are many excellent coffee options across the nation, I settled on a national favorite during my stay in Awassa called Dukamo Coffee. Best Coffee In Awassa, Ethiopia Daye...
A 2-Hour Flight, A Lie-Flat Bed, Caviar, And A Real Blanket. Only In Asia.
Thai Airways offers a full-service product even on short flights, like my 755-mile journey from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur on a 787-9 in “Royal Silk” business class. Thai Airways 787-9 Business Class – My First Impressions Thai Airways has...
United Airlines CEO Hopes USA “Stays The Greatest Country On Earth,” Boasts That United Is “The Best Airline In History”
A Veterans Day message to United Airlines employees by CEO Scott Kirby is in classic Kirby style, with superlatives about the status of the United States of America and United Airlines. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Offers 2025 Veterans...
I Visited Every Star Alliance Lounge In Bangkok (All Six Of Them)
I arrived at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) early ahead of my flight to Kuala Lumpur, using the extra time to visit every Star Alliance Lounge on the international side of the airport. I Went Star Alliance Lounge Hopping In...
United Airlines Praises Senate Vote To End Government Shutdown
The US Senate has passed a bill to end the longest federal government shutdown in the history of the country, prompting praise from United Airlines. Shutdown Progress Finally Moves In Senate, United Praises Vote As Aviation Strain Peaks The...
Trump Threatens Unpaid Air Traffic Controllers, Offers $10K For “Patriots”
Aviation safety meets political brinkmanship in the form of an erratic social media post by President Donald Trump on air traffic controllers. “Get Back to Work, NOW!” Trump Orders Unpaid Air Traffic Controllers Back To Work, Dangles $10K Bonus...
Drunk On Vodka At 35,000 Feet, A United Flight Attendant Was 10X Over The Legal Limit
We assume the people responsible for our safety at 35,000 feet are sober. This story is an uncomfortable reminder that isn’t always true. A drunken flight attendant incident on a United Airlines transatlantic flight reminds us that aviation demands...
My Suite Stay At St. Regis Bangkok
I’m a free agent this year when it comes to both hotels and airlines, so I branched out and tried the St. Regis Bangkok this time instead of a Hyatt property. These former Starwood properties in Southeast Asia tend...
Review: Ethiopian Airlines Q400 Economy Class
From Addis Ababa to Awassa, I flew on a de Havilland Dash 8-400 operated by Ethiopian Airlines in economy class. At only 133 miles, it was a very short and uneventful flight. Ethiopian Airlines Q400 Economy Class Review (ADD-AWA)...
Review: Ethiopian Airlines Domestic Lounge Addis Ababa (ADD)
Ahead of our flight to Awassa, we spent about an hour in the Ethiopian Airlines Lounge in the Addis Ababa domestic terminal. Ethiopian Airlines Domestic Lounge Review – Addis Ababa (ADD) While Ethiopian operates two lounges, a Cloud 9...
Hilton’s Diamond Reserve Rumor Raises Real Program Questions
Hilton may add a Diamond Reserve tier with big spend rules. Here is how it stacks up to Marriott Ambassador and what it means for Aspire cardholders. Hilton’s Next Move At The Top Hilton Honors is reportedly cooking up...
Hyatt Hotels: Relying On Chase Deal as Growth Levels Off
Hyatt posts a small RevPAR gain, plans big asset sales, and leans on a richer Chase partnership while demand signals look flatter across the industry. Setting The Table Hyatt’s third quarter (2025) reads like a mix of steady progress...
