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December 2017

  1. The Worst Kind of Hotel Guest
  2. Review: The Confidante (Hyatt Unbound Collection)
  3. Vacation Roulette: Life Is Better Without Plans
  4. My Top 10 Lounges in 2017
  5. My 10 Best Airline Meals of 2017
  6. My 10 Worst Flights of 2017
  7. My 10 Best Flights of 2017
  8. Still No Word from Air France or Travelocity Over First Class Cancellation
  9. Review: United 777-300ER Economy Class Frankfurt to San Francisco
  10. Fascinating: Foul Play and Intrigue Onboard ANA Flight to Nowhere
  11. Burnt Bagel Causes St. Louis Airport Evacuation
  12. Aer Lingus Flight to LA Diverts After Engine Failure
  13. British Embassy Warns UAE Expats Against Drunkenness in LEGO Video
  14. World of Hyatt Program Enhancements Announced, On Par With Competitors
  15. Hot Deal: Scandinavia to Australia in Qatar Airways Business Class $1658 R/T Plus 30K Bonus Miles
  16. Business Class Upgrades on Turkish Airlines at the Airport
  17. Awakened by a Barking Dog Halfway Over the Atlantic
  18. UPDATE: United Insists It Did NOT Boot Woman From First Class for Congresswoman
  19. Supermodel’s Account of the 8hr ANA Flight from LAX to LAX
  20. Bye, Bye Mr. Turkish Guy, Drinking Rakı and Rye
  21. Congresswoman Poaches First Class Seat, Accuses Victim of Racism
  22. Sleeping Rooms in Qatar’s Al Mourjan Lounge (Doha)
  23. Reflections on a Christmas Eve Hug
  24. All the 2017 Airline Holiday Videos
  25. The Aer Lingus Worker Who Saved Christmas
  26. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: December 24, 2017
  27. Vacation Roulette: We’re Going to Panama!
  28. Passing on Sofitel Because of Novotel
  29. British Airways Terrible Bungling of a Diversion
  30. Review: Qatar Airways A350 Business Class Doha to New York
  31. Air France Cancels My First Class Reservation…96 Hours Later
  32. Is U.S. Biometric Exit Program Constitutional?
  33. Review: Qatar Airways A330 Business Class Ho Chi Minh City to Doha
  34. First Impressions of Turkish Airlines 777-300ER Business Class
  35. Less Than 3K Miles from 1K Status on United, But…
  36. “Possessed” Airline Passenger Prompts Diversion
  37. Here’s My Response to SWISS and the DOT
  38. Disingenuous, Dishonest Response from SWISS Over DOT Complaint
  39. New “Pop-Up” United Club in Newark Airport
  40. Case Closed: Korean Air “Nut Rage” Executive Avoids Prison
  41. How I Tried (and Failed) to Enter Turkey
  42. My Demand Letter to Aeroplan
  43. How I Booked My Air France First Class Ticket
  44. Malaysian Politicians Deem FA Uniforms Too Sexy and Arousing
  45. Dear Air France, If You Cancel My First Class Ticket, I WON’T Sue You
  46. Trapped in Istanbul Airport!
  47. More United Polaris Aircraft Enter Service
  48. Next Stop: Istanbul in Turkish Airlines Business Class
  49. Win a Free Trip to Australia from United Airlines
  50. Last Chance to Win a Free Lufthansa First Class Duck!
  51. Street Tacos in LAX Star Alliance Lounge
  52. My Hyatt Globalist Status Requalification is Complete
  53. First Airbus A350 Service Starts at LAX Today
  54. Zimbabwe Airways is Dead, Long Live Air Zimbabwe?
  55. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: December 17, 2017
  56. Anti-Review: Valeto Carry-on High chair? What?
  57. Hyatt On The Bund’s Xindalu – Shanghai
  58. When Dynamic Award Pricing Goes Wrong
  59. How Valuable is Your Time? Airline Bump Economics
  60. $2,000 for a United Bump…
  61. Denied Lounge Access for Wearing UGGs
  62. Did Anyone Lose Their SWISS First Class Reservation with United?
  63. Review: AA Flagship First Dining Los Angeles (LAX)
  64. Delta Postpones Final 747 Flight
  65. Win a FREE Special Edition Lufthansa First Class Duck
  66. Flying a Private Jet from LA to Las Vegas
  67. We Need More Airport Smoking Lounges, Not Fewer
  68. My Favorite California Hyatt is Now a Category 7
  69. Dinner for Breakfast in Lufthansa First Class Terminal
  70. Aeroplan Called Me…
  71. Review: Apricot Lounge Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
  72. Official: United Will Fly San Francisco to Tahiti
  73. Review: Vietnam Airlines A321 Economy Class Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
  74. Singapore Airlines Economy Class is Tremendous!
  75. Trump Administration: Baggage Fee Disclosures are Too Burdensome
  76. United CEO Vows to Combat Onboard Sexual Harassment
  77. Singapore Airlines: Cheap Last-Minute New York – Frankfurt Tickets
  78. Review: Ethiopian NEW 787 Business Class Addis Ababa to Bangkok
  79. TSA Calls in Reinforcements, No One Comes
  80. Spirit Airlines Justified in Kicking Off Breastfeeding Mother
  81. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: December 10, 2017
  82. Playing Vacation Roulette for Christmas Abroad
  83. Review: Park Hyatt Shanghai (Suite)
  84. EU261 Is No Longer Fair
  85. Afternoon Swim at the Park Hyatt New York
  86. Review: Ethiopian Airlines Cloud Nine Business Class Lounge Addis Ababa (ADD)
  87. A380 Landing from the Perspective of a British Airways’ Pilot
  88. United Cancels Service to Xi’an, China
  89. Introspection: I’m Now a Real Road Warrior
  90. Mayhem at JFK: Terminal 4 Security Line
  91. Aeroplan Rebooks Me on Air Canada…Without Notice
  92. Review: Hilton Addis Ababa
  93. Aeroplan Plan of Attack: DOT First, Lawsuit Later
  94. Deconstructing Aeroplan’s Disingenuous Statement
  95. Aer Lingus Answers Skit on SNL with Trumpesque Tweet
  96. Aeroplan: We Won’t Honor SWISS First Class Award Tickets
  97. Impressive: United’s Free Coach Meals on Domestic Transcons
  98. SWISS First Class Update: No News is Good News?
  99. My United 1K Dilemma
  100. A Guide to Ethiopian Airlines’ Free Transit Hotel
  101. It’s Raining Poop! New Delhi Residents Blame Airlines for Toxic Downpour
  102. 5 Reasons Lufthansa is a 5-Star Airline
  103. Best City for a Night Out is…Hamburg?
  104. Addis Ababa (ADD) Transit Guide
  105. Senate Version of Tax Cut Bill Eliminates Tax Hike on Gulf Carriers
  106. Review: Ethiopian Airlines 787 Business Class Toronto to Addis Ababa
  107. Disgusting: FAs Indifferent to Sexual Harassment on Alaska Airlines
  108. Air New Zealand’s “Mirry Christmus” Video
  109. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: December 03, 2017
  110. Review: Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester – Suite
  111. Making $1500 Flying A Mistake Fare
  112. Christmas Markets: Manchester and North America
  113. Aeroplan Issues Statement on Cancelled SWISS First Class Awards
  114. Let’s Help Aeroplan Take the Moral High Ground (RE: SWISS First Class Awards)
  115. Photos: Beautiful New Qantas Lounge in London (LHR)
  116. Dear Aeroplan, If You Cancel My SWISS First Class Tickets, I Will Sue You
  117. Booked! Family Trip in SWISS First Class
  118. 50% Off Turkish Airlines Awards to Eastern Europe and Balkans
  119. A Hamburger and French Fry Smoothie and Other Odd Airline Lounge Requests

November 2017

  1. Why I Disagree with Lucky on Air Canada’s Strict Lounge Access Policy
  2. Hilarious Commercial Pokes Fun at Classism on Emirates
  3. How to Beat Fuel Surcharges on Emirates Using JAL Miles
  4. SWISS First Class Award Space Wide Open
  5. Hurry! Aeroplan Allowing SWISS First Class Bookings!
  6. Toronto is a Hip, Cool City
  7. My Favorite Hyatt in California
  8. The World’s Most Traveled Man
  9. Free Tickets on Delta – A Facebook Scam
  10. Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Toronto (YYZ)
  11. Admission to Harvard is Easier than Becoming a Delta FA
  12. Coming Soon: Gift Boxes on United Flights to Las Vegas
  13. Would You Visit Saudi Arabia as a Tourist?
  14. Convalescing on the California Coast
  15. FTU Returns to Seattle in February – Cyber Monday Discount!
  16. United Discounts Award Tickets to Paradise
  17. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: November 26, 2017
  18. Putting the ‘Mistake’ in Mistake Fare
  19. Review: Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong – Suite
  20. Helping a Toddler Beat Jet Lag
  21. Airport Shuttles are NOT the Bane of My Existence!
  22. Review: Park Hyatt Toronto (Suite)
  23. New Trick for Booking JAL Award Space with AA Miles
  24. “BA Magic” Campaign from British Airways
  25. Next Generation Lufthansa Business Class Seat Revealed
  26. Review: Ethiopian Airlines 787-8 Business Class Dublin to Los Angeles
  27. UK’s Obscene Airport Taxes Rising Again
  28. Review: Dublin Airport Executive Lounge
  29. Introduction: Adventures on Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways
  30. A Thanksgiving Resolution
  31. Thanksgiving Letter from United CEO
  32. Review: SWISS 777-300ER Business Class Los Angeles to Zurich
  33. How to Survive 14 Hours in Economy Class
  34. Air China Cancels Service to North Korea
  35. Masturbation or Self-Gratification? Penetrating the Air France Controversy
  36. Horrifying Vegetarian Meal or Impressive Domestic Meal Service?
  37. Taste Test: United’s New Smoked Gouda Cheeseburger
  38. Would You Upgrade Chicago to LA for $159?
  39. Yes Gary, I Would Fly 1700 Miles in a Regional Jet
  40. United Polaris Shop: If You Can’t Steal It, Buy It…
  41. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: November 19, 2017
  42. Review: OneJet Airways Milwaukee to Omaha
  43. Sometimes It All Goes Horribly Wrong
  44. Going Back to Manchester, England
  45. Review: Hyatt Place Bangkok
  46. One Brilliant Star Alliance Award to Book Before Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Devaluation
  47. Comedian Savages Spirit Airlines
  48. Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Singapore to Los Angeles
  49. Mayday: My 14-Hour Flight in Economy Class
  50. German Court Rules Kuwait Airways Can Deny Boarding to Israelis
  51. United Airlines Promises Improved Wi-Fi Experience
  52. Insider Knowledge: Secret Perks in United Polaris Business Class
  53. Aeroplan Change Fee: Unethical or Fair?
  54. Attend Frequent Traveler University in Chicago this Weekend for FREE!
  55. Air France, Argentina, and a Steakhouse in Hong Kong
  56. Review: SilverKris Business Class Lounge (SIN T2)
  57. Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Cancel Cuba Service
  58. Review: KrisFlyer Gold Lounge (SIN)
  59. My First Impressions of United 777-300ER Polaris Business Class
  60. Review: Marina Bay Sands Singapore
  61. United FA Sues Her Employer Over Footwear
  62. Finally, a Trip in “Real” United Polaris Class!
  63. Review: Historic Final 747 Flight on United Airlines from the Upper Deck
  64. Stunning New First Class Suites on Emirates
  65. United’s Own Trip Report from Last 747 Flight
  66. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: November 12, 2017
  67. High-End Hotel Bathtub: Soak or Skip?
  68. Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui Review: Kowloon, Hong Kong
  69. Unpopular Utterances About Today’s State of Flying
  70. Exquisite Meal on a Short Malaysia Airlines Flight
  71. Armistice Day 2017 Reflections
  72. Cathay Pacific-Air China Merger?
  73. The Nastiest Hotel Room in the World?
  74. I Enjoyed My Flight on Delta, But…
  75. New Emirates 777 First Class Suite Looks Great!
  76. Here We Go Again…New Cuba Travel Restrictions
  77. Delta, Here I Come!
  78. Debate: The Abuse of “Emotional Support” Animals
  79. Virgin Australia’s Unethical Move to Cancel Cheap Tickets
  80. 10 Things I Loved About the Final United 747 Flight
  81. The Marriage Proposal Onboard United’s Final 747 Flight
  82. Pictures: United’s Final 747 Flight
  83. Personal Reflections on the 747
  84. First Look at the United 747 Shindig at SFO
  85. Boeing 767 Production Will Continue Regardless of United Order
  86. Review: United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class Los Angeles to Singapore (Inaugural)
  87. How to Redeem Aeroplan Miles on Cathay Pacific
  88. What is Qatar Thinking in Latest Cathay Pacific Investment?
  89. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: November 05, 2017
  90. Why Did I Choose American Over Qatar?
  91. Interview With OneJet CEO Matthew Maguire
  92. Passport Nostalgia: Retiring My First Passport
  93. Shrimp Salad: British Airways vs. United Airlines
  94. Want a Free Upgrade? Dressing Nice Won’t Cut It…
  95. My Favorite First Class Omelet is Now for Sale in Economy Class
  96. I’m Assembling the Trip of a Lifetime
  97. What I Hate Most About the Boeing 787
  98. United CEO Comments on World Series
  99. Three Cool Awards I Booked Before United Devaluation
  100. American Airlines CEO Suggests Hubs Matter More Than Management
  101. My Favorite New United MileagePlus Redemption
  102. Leaked: Beautiful New Suites Class on Singapore Airlines
  103. Bid for a 2018 Winter Olympics Package on United Airlines
  104. Lightning Fast Internet Coming to Etihad
  105. Will China Southern Leave SkyTeam for oneworld?
  106. Hours Left to Earn $50 Statement Credit on your Hyatt Card

October 2017

  1. Free Espresso at LAX Today
  2. Watching the World Series from 40,000 Feet
  3. Last Call: These Five United Awards Will Be More Expensive Tomorrow
  4. Brazil Wisely Adds E-Visas for US Citizens
  5. Lufthansa First Class: A380 vs. 747-8
  6. United’s Party at LAX for Inaugural Singapore Flight
  7. Lufthansa Wants to Make Rome Fiumicino a Hub
  8. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: October 29, 2017
  9. Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt
  10. When You Get Sick in the Middle of an 18hr Flight…
  11. United Chasing The Wrong Incremental Spending
  12. Review: Hyatt Centric The Woodlands – Houston
  13. Spa Review: Park Hyatt Ningbo China
  14. Review: OneJet Private Plane Pittsburgh-Louisville
  15. Next Stop: Singapore on United LAX-SIN Inaugural
  16. Review: Lufthansa A380 First Class Los Angeles to Frankfurt
  17. Can You Cancel Basic Economy Fares Within 24 Hours?
  18. Fuel Prices Rise. Airfare Next?
  19. Buy an Actual Piece of a United 747!
  20. Lasagna: Alitalia vs. United Airlines
  21. 14 Hours Aboard Qatar A350 Business Class…
  22. The World’s Most Powerful Passport is Now in Asia
  23. Why is Air Berlin Blaming Etihad for its Failure?
  24. New 747 Amenity Kits on United Airlines
  25. Who is Luc Bondar, United’s New VP of Loyalty?
  26. United’s Latest Innovation Highlights Another Innovation Needed
  27. Review: Park Hyatt Zurich (Junior Suite)
  28. A Restful Flight on Qatar Airways A330 Business Class
  29. This Airport Has a Huge Fitness Center
  30. The Bickering and Scheming Couples on My JetBlue Flight
  31. This Billboard is an Inside Joke for United Flyers
  32. Aborted Landing, Near Diversion on My Vietnam Airlines Flight
  33. U.S. Air Force May Recall 1,000 Pilots. Impact on Airlines?
  34. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: October 22, 2017
  35. Review: Park Hyatt Ningbo China (Suite)
  36. Closing My BankDirect Mileage Checking Account
  37. Business Class: China Railway High-speed
  38. How Turkish Airlines Plays Politics with Airline Meals
  39. How I Nearly Ruined My Qatar QSuite Trip
  40. Review: Hilton Zurich Airport
  41. Beautiful New Hyatt Place in Bangkok
  42. Yellow Fever Vaccination Bites Me Again
  43. Finally, Lie-Flat Beds on My Ethiopian Airlines Flight!
  44. Review: SWISS First Class Lounge Zurich
  45. What I Did in Addis Ababa
  46. 13 Long Hours on Ethiopian Airlines
  47. Review: Flying the Bombardier CS100 (SWISS from Frankfurt to Zurich)
  48. Delta’s Curious Move to Make Economy Class More Humane
  49. The Cheapest Hyatt in the World
  50. Review: Lufthansa First Class Terminal Frankfurt
  51. The Godfather of the Airline Industry
  52. Saying Goodbye to the Park Hyatt Toronto
  53. Review: Lufthansa 747-8 First Class Los Angeles to Frankfurt
  54. Drunk United Passenger Urinates on Seatmate…and FAs Ignore?
  55. Airbus and Trump Win, Boeing and Bombardier Lose
  56. How Should I Spend 17 Hours in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
  57. This Week: Toronto, Addis Ababa, Bangkok, Saigon, Doha, New York
  58. JetBlue-United Merger?
  59. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: October 15, 2017
  60. Reader Questions on Family Trips to Asia
  61. Status Lite Is Bad For Everyone
  62. Rocketmiles Gave Me $20 Without Booking
  63. A Trio of Midnight Treats on United Airlines
  64. Defiant Delta CEO: We Will NOT Pay “Nonsensical” Bombardier Tariff
  65. Review: Star Alliance First Class Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
  66. A Tribute to the 747
  67. Flight 666 to HEL on Friday the 13th
  68. Review: Alitalia 777 Business Class Rome to Los Angeles
  69. Great Deal: ANA First Class R/T for 93K Points
  70. Lufthansa Will Take Over 80% of Air Berlin, Launch New Longhaul Routes
  71. Uh Oh: Hyatt Reveals Credit Card Breach
  72. I Screwed Up. Don’t Ever Hesitate in Booking an Award Ticket.
  73. Airline Offers Unlimited Business Class Flights for a Flat Fee
  74. Southwest Kind Of Announces Hawaii Flights
  75. How to Book Delta Flights Online Using Virgin Atlantic Miles
  76. 18K Points for a Transcontinental Flat-Bed Flight: Still Wide Open
  77. An Italian Wedding on the Amalfi Coast
  78. A “Unique Experiential Trial” at United Clubs
  79. Review: Alitalia Lounge Rome Airport
  80. JetBlue Mint Service Coming to Palm Springs
  81. Review: Hilton Rome Airport (FCO)
  82. Emirates Lounge…at a Baseball Stadium
  83. Great Alitalia Lounge Concept in Rome (Review)
  84. UPDATE: Turkish Airlines Offers Refunds, Assures Transit Passengers
  85. My Trip to a Charming Italian Village
  86. Emotional United Airlines Video on Puerto Rico Relief Flight
  87. Retaliation: Turkey Eliminates U.S. Tourist Visas, Barring Entry for Most U.S. Citizens
  88. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: October 08, 2017
  89. Important Note on Marriott’s Unpublished Platinum Status Challenge
  90. Unsubstantiated Gossip: Southwest Wants Denver-Kona
  91. Ethical Implications of Upside.com Business Trips
  92. Review: Alitalia A320 Business Class Madrid to Rome
  93. Incredibly Cheap Singapore Airlines Business Class Award on United.com
  94. Behind the Scenes of the New United Safety Video
  95. Review: Puerta del Sol Lounge Madrid (MAD)
  96. Emirates CEO: We Need More A380s!
  97. United Airlines Cuts Flights from Guam Hub
  98. Review: Air Europa 787 Business Class Buenos Aires to Madrid
  99. Fish + Pasta = Delicious in SWISS First Class
  100. United CEO Reflects on Las Vegas Tragedy
  101. ANA Refuses to Refund My Cheap Australia Business Class Ticket
  102. Premium Meals in SWISS Economy Class
  103. Flying on a Vintage Fokker 100 in Europe on SWISS
  104. 100 Countries, Only 11 Without T-Mobile Service!
  105. Another Fabulous Weekend in Green Lake, WI
  106. Fact: An A380 Can Fly on One Engine
  107. The Best Program to Credit Cheap United Airlines Flights
  108. United CEO Still Defends Employees Over Dragging Incident
  109. Airline Pilots Condemn Trump Over Norwegian UK Expansion
  110. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: October 1, 2017
  111. Trending the Web in Family Travel
  112. Review: Rimowa Topas Silver Luggage Collection
  113. Review: Le Méridien Charlotte Hotel

September 2017

  1. Blame Alaska Airlines for Latest Singapore Devaluation?
  2. FA Sacked by Norwegian Air for Spitting in Coffee Now Fired by BA for “Racist Remarks”
  3. China Airlines Adds New Service to Ontario, California
  4. Another Attempt to Control Crowding in American Express Lounges
  5. Doug “Nostradamus” Parker: AA will Never Lose Money Again
  6. Review: Spirit Airlines Big Front Seat Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale
  7. I Think I Got It Wrong RE: Southwest Dragging
  8. German Airline. Scandinavian Route. Italian Dinner.
  9. Bid for a Seat on the Final United 747 Flight
  10. Fight Breaks Out on My Spirit Airlines Flight
  11. And Now Southwest Airlines Drags a Woman Off Plane
  12. I’m Flying Spirit Airlines on a Transcon Redeye Tonight…
  13. Delta Sues Fraudulent Website Impersonating Delta
  14. Boeing Wins, Consumers Lose
  15. Lufthansa Adds Berlin to New York JFK Flight
  16. Wow! A Secret Way to Book a Seat on the Sold Out Final United 747 Flight!
  17. South African Airways Debt: “It might just be that we don’t have to pay…”
  18. Review: Aerolineas Argentinas Lounge Buenos Aires (EZE)
  19. Review: American Express Centurion Lounge Buenos Aires (EZE)
  20. Review: Star Alliance Lounge Buenos Aires (EZE)
  21. Review: Aerolineas Argentinas A340 Business Class Cancún to Buenos Aires
  22. I’m a Millennial. Is Joon Airlines a Sick Joke?
  23. An Open Letter to Hyatt’s New Head of Loyalty
  24. What You Need to Know About New USA Travel Ban
  25. Berlin Voters: Keep Tegel Airport Open
  26. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: September 24, 2017
  27. Closing My American Airlines Citi Executive Card
  28. Air New Zealand Makes My Case
  29. Language Lessons Connect Children to Travel
  30. What is Biofuel? Should Airlines Embrace it?
  31. Delta Adds New Flights to Europe from Los Angeles
  32. How United Airlines Will Empower Gate Agents with More Discretion
  33. Review: Aeromexico Lounge Cancún (CUN)
  34. Here’s Why Uber Will Continue to Operate in London
  35. Introduction: Los Angeles to Rome via Argentina and Spain on SkyTeam
  36. Hey Saudia, Where’s My Limousine?
  37. Turkish Airlines Orders 40 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
  38. Review: Saudia 777-300ER First Class Jeddah to Los Angeles
  39. Did You Catch These Four Inside Jokes in the New United Safety Video?
  40. How to Obtain a Visa on Arrival in Tajikistan
  41. Flight Diverts When Legless Man Attacks Cabin Crew, Launches Racist Tirade
  42. Requesting Coach Food in First Class
  43. I Love the New United Airlines Safety Video
  44. Delta Abandons Guam, Further Cuts Tokyo Narita Hub
  45. How to Obtain a Tourist Visa to Uzbekistan
  46. Review: Saudia 777 First Suite Riyadh to Jeddah
  47. Prime Minister: Canada Will NOT Buy Boeing Jets
  48. Booked! Last United 747 Flight
  49. Hit and Run: My Car Was Damaged in Hotel Parking Lot
  50. Final United Boeing 747 Flight Will be SFO-HNL on November 07, 2017
  51. Review: Saudia Business Class Lounge Riyadh (RUH)
  52. Useful Trick: Iceland + Miles = Cheap Trip to Europe
  53. Review: Saudia First Class Lounge Riyadh (RUH)
  54. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: August 06, 2017
  55. Moral Conundrum: JetBlue’s Cheap Florida Flights
  56. US Travelers Deserve Better Airfare Protection
  57. Review: Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour – Hilo
  58. How to Stopover in Iceland Using United Miles
  59. Review: Saudia 777-300ER First Class Dubai to Riyadh
  60. Richard Quest Explores United Polaris
  61. Whew! Qsuites Booked from New York to Doha
  62. I’m Feeling Stupid for Messing up a Suite Upgrade
  63. Beware of the Basic Economy “Gate Service Fee”
  64. United DID NOT Bump 77-Year-Old Woman, Strand Her Overnight
  65. Caution: You May Soon Need Your Passport for Domestic Travel
  66. Review: SkyTeam Lounge Dubai (DXB)
  67. Pittsburgh International Airport Announces Renovation Plans
  68. Would You Switch to a Suite for One Night?
  69. Review: Park Hyatt Dubai (Suite)
  70. My Final Flight on Air Berlin
  71. Woman Sues Delta, Claims In-Flight Meal Led to $10K Dental Bill
  72. United Airlines Adds New Service to Iceland, Portugal, Scotland and Switzerland
  73. Jetlines: Canada’s New Ultra-Low-Cost Airline
  74. What is the Difference Between United Polaris First and Polaris Business?
  75. Turkish Airlines Considers 747-8i
  76. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: September 10, 2017
  77. Equifax’s Unacceptable Response To Data Breach
  78. The Big Island: Outside the Resort
  79. Review: St. Regis Shanghai Jingan – Suite
  80. United Status Challenge: My First Flight
  81. First United 767-300 with Polaris Seats Takes Flight
  82. How to Check In Hands-Free for Your Next United Airlines Flight
  83. Can You Skip Flight Segments in Middle of Trip?
  84. A Delicious Ethiopian Meal on Ethiopian Airlines
  85. Delta Infuriates Me With Lack of Common Sense
  86. Breaking: Shooting at Miami International Airport
  87. Review: Somon Air 737 Business Class Dushanbe To Dubai
  88. Breaking News: Massive Equifax Data Breach!
  89. New Houston to Sydney Flight on United Airlines — Too Long?
  90. Hypocrisy: Delta Announces (Subsidized) New Indianapolis to Paris Route
  91. Heartwarming Video: United CEO Visits Houston
  92. How Was It? 10 Hours in Ethiopian Airlines Business Class
  93. How Can Priority Pass Sustain a Steakhouse?
  94. I Win! I’m in the Air…on the Ethiopian Airlines Sale Fare
  95. Delta’s Latest Stealth Devaluation: A Far More Expensive Close-In Booking Fee
  96. An Exciting Review of Boring Dushanbe Airport + CIP Lounge
  97. Best International Airline…Ethiopian Airlines?!
  98. Review: Hyatt Regency Dushanbe, Tajikistan (Suite)
  99. Magnifico! Alitalia Business Class from Rome to LA
  100. Unruly Passenger Fined $97,000 for Disrupting Flight
  101. Conservative U.S. State Wants to Create its Own Airline
  102. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: September 3, 2017
  103. Holiday Nanny: Not Just for the Rich
  104. Marriott’s Unpublished Platinum Elite Status Challenge
  105. Is It A Mistake Or Sale?
  106. SWISS Shorthaul Business Class Breakfast
  107. Air Europa 787 Business Class is Underrated
  108. Cutbacks: United Airlines Slashes Domestic First Class Meal Service
  109. The Airport Lounge with a Swimming Pool
  110. Europe from $141 in Coach – $700s in Business
  111. Would You Approach a Hollywood Star in First Class?
  112. Breakfast at the Mercedes Benz Café in Rome Airport

August 2017

  1. How Bad was Aerolineas Argentinas Business Class?
  2. Why I’m Not Excited About Alaska Airlines’ Partnership with Singapore Airlines
  3. Two Reasons I May Start Collecting Citi ThankYou Points
  4. United Airlines’ Humanitarian Relief Flights to Houston
  5. Flying Lufthansa First Class with Hollywood Stars, Oligarchs, and Executives
  6. So Much for Flying Air Berlin…
  7. Retro Concept: Boarding Pass No Longer Required at PIT to Clear Security
  8. Hyatt’s Status Fast Track Highlights Overcorrections
  9. My Amenity Kit Seatmate Did Something Deplorable
  10. Hyatt’s New Promo is Desperate and Disappointing, but Fair
  11. Review: Uzbekistan Airways A320 Business Class Tashkent to Dushanbe
  12. My Seatmate Goes Ballistic When I Touch His Amenity Kit
  13. United CEO Comments on Hurricane Harvey
  14. Why Doesn’t IHG Treat Elites Better?
  15. Review: Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor – Suite
  16. Crazy Low International Fares on Air Canada
  17. Review: InterContinental Hotel Shanghai Ruijin
  18. The Airline Meal I’ve Had Most Often
  19. Miracle: Alitalia Award Space Opened to Los Angeles!
  20. A 20-Minute Flight from Amman to Tel Aviv on Royal Jordanian
  21. Review: Uzbekistan Airways Business Lounge Tashkent (TAS)
  22. Five Things You Cannot Miss in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  23. Aerolineas Argentinas Club Condor Class: To Call A Spade A Spade
  24. Airline Call Center Agents Mobilize to Keep Jobs in the USA
  25. Tashkent Metro: A Soviet Relic
  26. I Made My Connection in Cancun…in 12 Minutes
  27. The Surprisingly Efficient High Speed Train System in Uzbekistan
  28. Smart or Stupid? KLM 747 Lands in Hong Kong in Midst of Typhoon
  29. Great Deal: Upgrade Your Turkish Airlines Flight for 7,500 Miles
  30. “Old, Fat and Ugly” Aeroflot FAs Sue Airline for Discrimination
  31. Review: Hyatt Regency Tashkent (Suite)
  32. Next Trip: Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Europa, and Alitalia!
  33. Watch the Five-Part Star Alliance Miniseries
  34. Review: Uzbekistan Airways 787 Business Class New York to Tashkent
  35. Introduction: A Trip to -Stans with One Mile at a Time
  36. Leadership Shakeup At Hilton Honors Program
  37. Stupid Connection? 1hr45min in Cancun with Terminal Change
  38. United’s Secret New Invite-Only Restaurant at Newark Airport
  39. What I Loved Most About Saudia First Class
  40. The Ten Least Visited Countries in the World
  41. Chasing the Eclipse in a Concorde
  42. Frontier Airlines Forgets to Collect Fee, Kicks Off Child
  43. Win-Win: Pre-Order Meals on Qatar Airways in Business Class
  44. We Flew Frontier: It Was Great!
  45. Renaissance Oklahoma City Review: Convention Center
  46. Getting More From Your Amenity Kit
  47. Four Course Breakfast on a 45-Minute Flight
  48. Polygamy, Polyamory, and the Future of Travel
  49. Lenin Statues and Historical Remembrance
  50. Be Careful What You Whisper Onboard an Airplane…
  51. Why British Airways Redemptions on AA Rarely Make Sense
  52. A Fun Day at Emirates Headquarters
  53. The Real Reason United is Launching Denver to London Service?
  54. Lawsuit: AA FAs Deliberately Pour Red Wine on Wedding Dress
  55. 21 Hours in Saudia First Class…
  56. A Bizarre Experience on Somon Air
  57. Why Do Flight Attendants Lie About Onboard Smoking?
  58. Can Sun Country Airlines Survive? I Doubt It.
  59. Caution: Chase Strictly Limits Korean Air SkyPass Transfers
  60. Review: JetBlue A321 Mint New York To Los Angeles
  61. Incredible Mexican Food in Tashkent
  62. It’s a Miracle! Aeroplan Hold Times Plummet
  63. My “Souvenir” from Uzbekistan: 1.2MN Worthless Soms
  64. Air Berlin Bailed Out by German Government
  65. United’s Chief Digital Officer: Overbooking Will Continue
  66. Review: Airspace Lounge New York JFK (Terminal 5)
  67. So Much for Flying the Ilyushin Il-114…
  68. United Returns to Historic Airport it Abandoned Decades Ago
  69. Which Countries Are Covered by T-Mobile International Plan?
  70. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: August 13, 2017
  71. Defiant: United Will NOT Suspend Flights to Guam Despite North Korea Threat
  72. Benefits of Slow Travel With Children
  73. Why I Suffer Through T-Mobile Service
  74. Friendly or Fiendish? An Uzbeki Man Invites Us Home
  75. Review: Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria
  76. Review: Pakistan Airlines 777 Business Class Manchester To New York
  77. First Impressions of Uzbekistan Airways 787 Business Class
  78. Why I Rate Qatar Airways Best for Onboard Dining
  79. Review: Saudia 787 Business Class Jeddah to Manchester
  80. Here’s Why “Carrier Imposed Fees” are a Scam
  81. Review: Saudia Lounge Jeddah (JED)
  82. Review: Saudia 777 Business Class Colombo To Jeddah (it was horrible)
  83. Co-Terminal Standby on Award Travel
  84. Sorry TPG, I Can Assure You United Business is Better than Economy Class on ANY Airline
  85. The Dao Effect? Airlines are Bumping Fewer Passengers
  86. 80 Nations (including USA) Can Now Visit Qatar Visa-Free
  87. Review: Qatar Airways A340 Business Class Doha To Colombo
  88. Judging Singapore Airlines’ New Safety Video
  89. THIS is Why I Don’t Check Bags
  90. FAA Grounds Air India 777 Due to Missing Seat Belt Tags!
  91. Review: Royal Air Maroc 787 Business Class Casablanca To Doha
  92. A Perfect Steak on Austrian Airlines
  93. Next Stop: Uzbekistan + Tajikistan with Lucky! (Need Help Getting Home)
  94. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: August 06, 2017
  95. Challenge Accepted – Switching to United 1K
  96. Drawbacks of Slow Travel With Children
  97. WalletHub Saves Me From Credit Disaster
  98. How I Scored an Incredible $600 R/T Business Class Fare to Australia
  99. Review: Royal Air Maroc “The Casablanca Lounge” (CMN)
  100. Heartwarming: 7-Year-Old Becomes AA Pilot
  101. Doctor Gropes Teen on United Flight, Walks Free
  102. Review: Hyatt Regency Casablanca (Regency Suite)
  103. When Will American Express Centurion Lounge Open at LAX?
  104. American Airlines Introduces the “Anti-Matthew Rule” on Award Tickets
  105. Would You Turn In Your Seatmate to the Cops?
  106. Thuggish Former United Gate Agent Suing the Man He Assaulted!
  107. Review: Royal Air Maroc 787 Business Class Doha To Casablanca
  108. United Airlines Serves Best Champagne in the World? I’m Skeptical
  109. Review: Oryx Lounge Doha (DOH)
  110. Review: Araliya Lounge Colombo (CMB)
  111. Review: SriLankan Serindib Lounge Colombo (CMB)
  112. One Surprising Reason to Buy United Basic Economy
  113. Review: Qatar Airways A340 Business Class Colombo to Doha
  114. Review: Hilton Colombo
  115. Amazing: Pilot Lands Plane “Blind” After Hail Destroys Windshield and Nose

July 2017

  1. United Airlines Cuts Service to Hangzhou
  2. Cheap Qatar Airways Business Class Fare: Mistake or Not?
  3. Review: China Eastern A330 Business Class Shanghai To Colombo
  4. Booked! Over 20K Miles in Qatar Airways Business Class for $672
  5. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: July 30, 2017
  6. Should You Bring the Car Seat?
  7. Matthew Is Wrong About Gulf Carriers
  8. Review: JW Marriott Houston (Galleria)
  9. Delta, Air France, Iberia, and Avianca Suspend Service to Venezuela
  10. Court Victory May Prohibit Airlines from Further Shrinking Seats
  11. Reader Question: Where to Transfer 224K AMEX Points?
  12. United Airlines’ Food Trucks in New York + San Francisco
  13. Wild Onboard Bachelorette Party Leads to Ejection and Arrest
  14. Oddly, I Was Approved for the United MileagePlus Explorer Card
  15. United Pilots: Foreign Airlines Should Be Required to Hire U.S. Pilots
  16. How is Breakfast on a Chinese Domestic Flight?
  17. Virgin Atlantic to Join Air France-KLM + Delta Joint Venture
  18. United 747 Will Fly Domestic on Friday
  19. Ouch! Ramifications of Etihad’s $1.87BN Loss
  20. United Airlines Adds New London Service from Denver
  21. Why Isn’t Delta Protesting South African Airways?
  22. VIP Treatment in China Eastern VIP Lounge Shanghai Airport
  23. The Good Samaritan: Onboard Charging Edition
  24. Review: Grand Hyatt Shanghai
  25. Overconfident? United Airlines Mocks Frontier Airlines
  26. Avoid Unnecessary Frustration: Essential Call Center Lingo
  27. Review: China Eastern 777-300ER Business Class Los Angeles to Shanghai
  28. New Airport Security Measures: Business as Usual
  29. United Flight Diverts When Passenger Rushes Cockpit
  30. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: July 23, 2017
  31. When Automatic Upgrades Split Up Families
  32. Travel Caching: Checked Baggage Hacking
  33. Review: Hilton Hanoi Opera
  34. Introduction: A Trip Around the World with Lucky
  35. How Much Cash Do You Bring on Vacation?
  36. My Final Credit Card Churn for Two Years
  37. Review: Hilton Stockholm Slussen (it was disappointing)
  38. 10 Ways Taxpayers Subsidize U.S. Airlines
  39. Another Near-Miss: Emirates A380 and Air Seychelles A330
  40. 747-200 Hostel vs. Radisson Blu Stockholm Airport
  41. Charming Concept: SAS Café Lounge
  42. Caution: Bring Plenty of Cash to Thailand or Face Detention & Deportation
  43. A Dishonest Smear in the Fight Over Gulf Subsidies
  44. Longyearbyen to Stockholm via Tromsø on SAS
  45. Where to Eat in Longyearbyen
  46. Hot Meal on Intra-Europe Finnair Flight in Business Class
  47. My Horrific Security Experience at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)
  48. Exploring Pyramiden with Two Armed Female Bodyguards
  49. I Love the New British Airways’ Safety Video!
  50. I’m Suspicious of the Big AMEX Transfer Bonus to British Airways
  51. United FAs Now Empowered to Issue Onboard Compensation
  52. Why Pyramiden is a Must-See (Photo Tour)
  53. Should I Travel Home via Greenland or Ireland?
  54. Ethiopian Airlines Accepts My Compromise…Sort Of
  55. Fascinating Soviet Hotel Experience on a Russian Island in Norway
  56. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: July 17, 2017
  57. Perhaps Rabbits’: Finding Wonderland in Bangkok
  58. The Southwest, No, The Spirit Effect
  59. Review: JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
  60. The Five Best British Airways Avios Redemptions
  61. Pittsburgh – Vegas Now $20 Each-Way
  62. Why is British Airways Back to 1:1 with American Express?
  63. Surprisingly Delicious Meals out of Tel Aviv on United
  64. The Oldest Aircraft Still Flying Around the World
  65. United Airlines Trims Three European Routes
  66. A Boat Trip to an Abandoned Russian Mining Island
  67. Why I Chose Airbnb in Longyearbyen, Norway
  68. First Impression of SWISS 777-300ER Business Class: Mixed
  69. Review: Oslo to Longyearbyen in SAS Plus (“Business”)
  70. Qatar CEO’s “Apology” for Derogatory Comments
  71. Revealed: United 767 Polaris Cabin Layout
  72. Why MileagePlus Go Card is Actually Great
  73. United CEO Blasts Qatar CEO for Sexist Remarks
  74. How Fast Does Air New Zealand Churn Out Safety Videos?
  75. Review: SAS Gold Lounge Oslo
  76. Qatar Airways CEO Speaks Truth
  77. Pictures: The Most Scenic Flight I’ve Ever Flown
  78. Review: SAS Gold Lounge Stockholm (ARN)
  79. Review: SAS A330 Business Class Los Angeles to Stockholm
  80. United 777-300ER Current and Future Routes
  81. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: July 09, 2017
  82. United Status Matched Me to 1K!
  83. Interview: Aaron Glick – VP Hilton Honors
  84. Review: Conrad Bangkok Hotel – Suite Upgrade
  85. Would You Ever Kill A Fellow Airline Passenger?
  86. Victim: United Threatened Me to Deter Lawsuit Over Employee Assault
  87. Wow! Details About Horrific Fight Onboard Delta Flight
  88. United Airlines’ Plan to Bankrupt Alitalia?
  89. Introduction: A Scandinavian Summer
  90. Review: Air Serbia A330 Business Class Belgrade to New York
  91. Lufthansa First Class: Still Amazing After All These Years
  92. United Airlines Steals Seat from Child, Forcing Him Into Mother’s Lap
  93. Dinner: Aegean Economy Outshines Lufthansa First Class
  94. Here’s Why United’s Award Booking Rules are Just Stupid
  95. Emirates, Etihad, Turkish Electronics Ban Lifted: What’s Next and Why
  96. Cool New United Airlines Museum Exhibit at SFO
  97. United CEO Reflects on Independence Day
  98. Review: Air Serbia Premium Lounge Belgrade
  99. How Air Serbia Nearly Ruined My Day
  100. My Horrible Seatmate in Lufthansa First Class
  101. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: July 2, 2017
  102. Emergency Landing at Denver as United Aircraft Catches Flames
  103. When it Typhoons in Hong Kong
  104. Why Are Status Hotel Upgrades Tough?
  105. Quick Review: Cathay Pacific Lounge Bangkok
  106. Review: Air Serbia A320 Business Class from London to Belgrade

June 2017

  1. The One United Award I’m Booking Before Devaluation
  2. Why I’m THANKFUL for Latest United Mileage Plus Devaluation
  3. Disabled Passenger Forced by Japanese Airline to Crawl Onto Plane
  4. My Experience Applying for Hyatt Credit Card
  5. New DHS Security Directive on All US-Bound Flights
  6. ANA Adds Third Daily Flight Between Los Angeles and Tokyo
  7. Truly Impressed by Sun Country First Class Meal
  8. Review: Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport LHR
  9. Dubious: Why Does Congress Want You to Pay More for Airfare?
  10. Cheap Flights on WOW Air: I Just Couldn’t Do It
  11. Review: Sun Country First Class Los Angeles to Minneapolis
  12. United Airlines Wins Lawsuit Against untied.com
  13. Traumatic: Baby Hospitalized After Overheating on United Flight
  14. Review: Crowne Plaza Vientiane, Laos
  15. The TSA May Soon Examine Your Books!
  16. Review: Lufthansa Premium Economy Frankfurt to Los Angeles
  17. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: June 25, 2017
  18. Must Do In Bangkok: Central Embassy Food Court
  19. Encountering Immigration As a Solo Parent
  20. Review: Hilton Mexico City Airport Hotel
  21. Review: Lufthansa A380 Premium Economy Los Angeles to Frankfurt
  22. Why It Matters: 24hr Free Cancellation on AA Award Tickets
  23. First Look: Beautiful InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
  24. More Promising Changes to United Onboard Dining Menu Next Month
  25. United’s New Taxi Ad Campaign: Newark is Closer
  26. Here’s What the UNO Pizza on United Looks Like
  27. Not too Late! Link: 20K Sign-Up Bonus for AMEX Blue Business Plus Card
  28. The Most Addictive Airline Meal
  29. American Airlines CEO’s Disingenuous Response to Qatar Outreach
  30. Join Me for Frequent Traveler University Chicago!
  31. First Impression: Air Serbia BEG-JFK Business Class
  32. Analysis: Why Qatar Airways is Buying a Stake in American Airlines
  33. Review: Iberia A330-200 Business Class from Madrid to Los Angeles
  34. Nine Passengers in Hospital After Severe Turbulence on United Flight
  35. A Disappointing Relief: Tipping Officially Comes to Uber
  36. How I Saved $150 By Booking Connecting Flight Separately
  37. Review: Iberia’s Impressive Velázquez Lounge in Madrid
  38. How Aeroplan’s Latest Website Upgrade Could Save you Hours on Hold
  39. Air Serbia Removing Business Class Seats on Shorthaul Fleet
  40. Would You Travel to a Conflict Zone?
  41. Review: Park Hyatt Hangzhou
  42. My Terrorist Scare in London Last Night
  43. Next Stop: Belgrade on Air Serbia
  44. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: June 18, 2017
  45. Two Bangkok Hyatts: Grand vs. Park (part two)
  46. Two Bangkok Hyatts: Grand vs. Park
  47. Father’s Day Note from United CEO Oscar Munoz
  48. Who Are The Stewarts?
  49. Review: Iberia A340-600 Business Class from London to Madrid
  50. WOW Air Inaugural: Pittsburgh to Reykjavik
  51. Iberia Impresses Me With Follow-Up on Photo Policy
  52. Review: Lao Airlines ATR 72 from Bangkok to Vientiane
  53. How Heathrow Locals Ruined the Sofitel Lounge for Everyone
  54. Trump Rolls Back Obama’s Cuba Policy: Will Travel Still Be Legal?
  55. Chinese Airline Kills Dog, Offers $7/Lb “Luggage” Compensation
  56. Sky High: My Stoned, Stinky Seatmate
  57. Tasty Snack on Thai Airways
  58. Hot Deal: Cheap Summer Tickets to Europe on American and Delta
  59. Review: Biman Bangladesh 777-300ER Business Class from Dhaka to London
  60. Livid Over a Stupid Airline Meal
  61. Review: Biman Bangladesh “Maslin” Business Lounge Dhaka
  62. Latest Lawsuit Could Cost United More than Dao Incident
  63. United Agent Shoves Senior Citizen, Knocking Him Unconscious
  64. My Dhaka Transit Hotel Courtesy of Biman Bangladesh Airlines
  65. Lufthansa vs. Condor on New San Diego Route
  66. Alitalia Files for Bankruptcy in NYC to Protect U.S. Routes
  67. United’s Upgraded Hawaii Service a Ruse to Scare Away Southwest?
  68. EL AL’s Beautiful New 787 Dreamliner: Pictures + Video
  69. No, We Are Not Revolting! A United FA Rebuttal to Matthew
  70. Review: Elemis Spa London Heathrow
  71. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: June 11, 2017
  72. Green Sand Beach: Papakolea in Hawaii
  73. Breaking: China Eastern Flight Emergency Landing
  74. Conrad Bangkok Lounge: Unnecessarily Formal Attire
  75. American Executive Platinum Status: Time to Let Go
  76. Afternoon Tea: United Airlines vs. British Airways
  77. Free Lounge Access at LAX for United Star Golds
  78. Odd Upgrade Pricing on Sun Country Airlines
  79. First Look: New LAX T6 Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
  80. Review: Biman Bangladesh 737-800 Economy Class Bangkok to Dhaka
  81. SWISS Neutrality Continues on Secret Fifth Freedom Route
  82. EU Makes It Easier for Carriers to Legally Challenge Gulf Rivals
  83. Oman Air a Big Winner in Qatar Crisis
  84. Review: American Airlines A321 First Class New York to Los Angeles
  85. Bad News: Iberia Awards Now Bookable Online with AA Miles
  86. A Glowing Review of Delta from My German Cousins
  87. Sweden Mulls Pricey New Airline Tax
  88. Review: British Airways 747-400 First Class London to New York
  89. Why Singapore Airlines Must Be Cautious About Cuts
  90. My Midyear Hyatt Dilemma
  91. Uncle Willie’s Tall Tale
  92. United Airlines Agent Attempts to “Wrestle” Violin from Passenger
  93. Review: British Airways Concorde Room London Heathrow
  94. Update: More Route Suspensions + Statement from Qatar Airways
  95. Booked! Sun Country Airlines First Class
  96. United CEO on London Attack
  97. Flying Qatar This Week? Why You Shouldn’t Panic
  98. Will Qatar Airways Be Destroyed by Geopolitics?
  99. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: June 04, 2017
  100. Review: The GB Pockit Stroller
  101. Review: HelloGbye Travel App
  102. Two Bangkok Hyatts: How Will Pricing Change?
  103. Review: Qantas A380 First Class Dubai to London
  104. The Secret U.S. Government Airline
  105. United Airlines Suspends Service to Venezuela
  106. Review: Emirates First Class Lounge Dubai
  107. Hilton Horror Story: Why You Should Not Complain…Too Much
  108. United Cuts Last Wide-Body Fifth Freedom Route
  109. Flight Attendant Revolt Over New United Premium Transcontinental Service
  110. United Caves: Increases U.S. Military Baggage Allowance
  111. United Airlines Will Launch Nonstop Service Between Los Angeles and Singapore
  112. Police Forcibly Remove Obnoxious Buffoon from Delta Flight

May 2017

  1. United Hints at a New Premium Economy Product
  2. Premium Transcontinental Service on United: Free Hot Meals in EconomyPlus + Boston Expansion
  3. Inside the Honeymoon Suite of Pippa Middleton at Park Hyatt Sydney
  4. British Airways WILL Cover EU261 Claims + Other Flight Bookings
  5. Iberia A330 Business Class: Not Bad At All
  6. Overnight in the Iberia Velázquez Lounge in Madrid
  7. British Airways’ CEO Alex Cruz Should Resign
  8. Memorial Day Message from United CEO
  9. First Impressions of Biman Bangladesh Business Class
  10. How to Claim Compensation from British Airways Meltdown
  11. Virgin Atlantic Fuel Surcharges on Delta: Don’t Be a Fool
  12. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: May 28, 2017
  13. Qatar Airways and the Laptop Ban
  14. Iberia Apologizes, Clarifies Onboard Photo Policy
  15. Review: Ace Hotel Pittsburgh
  16. Another Note from Ethiopian Airlines Arrives
  17. United Airlines Falsely Accuses Father of Fondling Son
  18. Spirit Airlines CEO Promises Better Customer Service
  19. Why is Aeroplan Website Blocking Non-US/Canada Awards? My Theory
  20. Denied: Biman and Iberia Prohibit Me from Taking Onboard Pictures
  21. Review: Qantas A380 First Class Sydney to Dubai
  22. Women Sue United Airlines for $85K After Rough Landing
  23. 20% Off Park Hyatt Bangkok + 3,000 Bonus Points
  24. The Police Chase After Me in Dhaka
  25. Review: Park Hyatt Bangkok
  26. How is Biman Bangladesh Airlines in Economy Class?
  27. United CEO Reflects on Manchester Terror Attack
  28. A Remarkable Airline Meal in an Airport Lounge
  29. Ethiopian Called. Now They Want to Honor My Ticket…
  30. Booked: Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Iberia
  31. Five Reasons to Attend FTU in Minneapolis
  32. Help Me Get Home: Three Choices!
  33. The Last Battle with Ethiopian Airlines (+Videos)
  34. Park Hyatt Bangkok: Suite and Bitter
  35. Denied Boarding by Ethiopian Airlines at BKK
  36. On My Way to BKK to Confront Ethiopian Airlines!
  37. Why I Have Become Jaded By So-Called “Mistake” Fares
  38. Man Attempts to Break Into Cockpit on AA Flight
  39. First Look: Park Hyatt Bangkok
  40. Update: I’ve Made it to Bangkok
  41. Leak: “United Coast” to Replace p.s. Premium Service
  42. United Airlines Pays $70MN for Naming Rights to Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  43. Ethiopian Airlines Showdown: I’m Flying to Bangkok
  44. Review: Qantas 747-400 Business Class from Hong Kong to Sydney
  45. Final Denial from Ethiopian Airlines (RE: Cheap Business Class Fare)
  46. Self-Righteous Soldier is at Fault, Not United
  47. Why We Won’t See a European Laptop Ban
  48. The King of Holland is a KLM Pilot
  49. This is Why I Love Aeroflot
  50. Review: Cathay Pacific “The Wing” First Class Lounge HKG
  51. Is Electronics Ban an Attempt by Israel to Undermine Gulf Carriers?
  52. Flight Attendants Sue For Right to Pump Breast Milk on Job
  53. Review: Cathay Pacific 777 First Class London to Hong Kong
  54. Don’t Forget to Ask For These Items When Flying United Polaris
  55. Two Secret Ways to Get to Australia Using Your AA Miles
  56. Passenger Spills Tea on Herself, Sues Airline, Wins
  57. Amazing New Star Alliance Ad Campaign
  58. Did JetBlue Really Kick Family Off Over Birthday Cake?
  59. United’s Cockpit Door Codes Revealed Online
  60. Mother’s Day Part II: The Patient Wife
  61. Mother’s Day Note from United CEO
  62. Mother’s Day Part I: From Fear to Nonchalance
  63. Review: British Airways A380 First Class Los Angeles to London
  64. Review: Qantas First Class Lounge Los Angeles
  65. Lufthansa First Class for 40K Points: Still the Best Deal in Town
  66. How an Identity Thief Steals Your Personal Info
  67. Did Delta Unilaterally Introduce Electronics Ban on All US-Bound Flights?
  68. United Airlines Needs Customer Service, Not New Uniforms
  69. The World of Hyatt Minus Jeff Zidell
  70. Lufthansa Premium Economy is Much Better on a Daytime Flight
  71. Ethiopian Airlines Writes Me Back! (RE: Cheap Business Fare)
  72. Amazing Suite Upgrade at Park Hyatt Vienna
  73. Air Canada Dumps Aeroplan: Let’s Not Celebrate Yet
  74. Woman: United Forced Me to Pee in Cup, Then Ridiculed Me
  75. Two Surprisingly Great Meals on Singapore Airlines
  76. Review: Turkish Airlines 777-300 Economy Class from Istanbul to Los Angeles
  77. “We’re All Humans”: Air Berlin FA Feeds Me
  78. Free Upgrade to Business First Class on Heathrow Express with Star Alliance Gold Card
  79. How United is Trying to Scare Alaska Out of SFO
  80. No Dao-t About It, United Profits Surging
  81. United Agent Cancels Man’s Ticket For Taping Argument
  82. Air India Confirms Service to Dallas and Los Angeles
  83. Hot Deal: United Airlines to Rome for $375+ R/T from Six U.S. Cities!
  84. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access When Flying Eurowings
  85. What the TSA Does With Your Lost Items + How to Claim Them
  86. My Moonlight Job as a Lufthansa IT Worker
  87. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: May 07, 2017
  88. Crazy Uber Driver in Vienna
  89. Why I’ll Keep My Starwood Preferred Guest Business Credit Card
  90. The Worst Aeroplan Redemption I’ve Ever Made
  91. Which Lounge Terrace at LAX is Best?
  92. The Secret Place to Smoke Airside at LHR
  93. Seriously Good Coffee at LAX Star Alliance Lounge
  94. Fight Nearly Breaks Out on My Lufthansa Flight Over Seat Recline
  95. I Survived Lufthansa Premium Economy
  96. Review: Blade Helicopter from Manhattan to Newark Airport
  97. The Best Kept Secret at LAX
  98. Delta Apologizes to Family Kicked Off Hawaii Flight
  99. I’m Siding With Delta: Family Kicked Off Hawaii Flight
  100. My Letter to Ethiopian Airlines (RE: Cheap Business Class Ticket)
  101. I Forgot My Wallet. Thanks Dad.
  102. Comparing Scandinavian Lunches in SAS Business Class
  103. Review: Hyatt Centric Levent Istanbul (Suite)
  104. New United Airlines Service to Buenos Aires
  105. American Cutting Legroom in Economy Class. Will United Follow?
  106. Congress Makes Me Sicker Than the Airlines…
  107. Why I’m Opting for More Expensive Airport Hotels
  108. Aeroplan “Tech” Issues: Coincidental or Deliberate?
  109. Freakish Brawl on ANA Flight to LAX Reminds Me of My Own Near-Miss Fight
  110. Here’s How to Get a Free Transit Hotel and Visa in Doha
  111. Free Visa + Hotel for Qatar Airways Doha Transits
  112. Leaked A350-1000 Configuration on United Airlines
  113. Fair? Allergic Woman Removed from United Flight, Cat Stays
  114. United Will Not Retire 757-200s As Planned
  115. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: April 30, 2017

April 2017

  1. United Mainline Returns to Fresno, CA
  2. Review: Blue Bayou Restaurant at Disneyland
  3. Ethiopian Airlines Contacts Me (RE: “Wrong” Fare)
  4. Not a Traveler? You Will Be After This Disney Ride
  5. Delta Defends Pilot Who Struck Passenger in ATL
  6. Disappointment on My United Flight Home from NYC
  7. No Joke. American Airlines Wins Best Elite Program at Freddies
  8. Domestic Greek Flights on Aegean Airlines
  9. American Express Platinum Business 50% “Pay with Points” Rebate – Not too Late!
  10. Update on Ethiopian Airlines $776 R/T Business Class Ticket
  11. An Alitalia Trip Before the Company Goes Bust?
  12. Lengthy New Email from United CEO Oscar Munoz + Commentary
  13. Man Thrown Off Delta Flight for Using Lavatory During Long Ground Delay
  14. Details: United and David Dao Reach Settlement
  15. Involuntary Denied Boarding (IDB) Process on United
  16. United Shares Comprehensive Timeline of UA3411
  17. Breaking: United Airlines Reveals Major Policy Changes
  18. New Audio and Video from UA3411 Dragging Incident
  19. Ferry from Mykonos to Santorini
  20. Mykonos and Santorini Were More Beautiful Than I Imagined
  21. Is it Safe to Transport Pets on Airplanes? A Fact-Based Examination
  22. Playboy Bunny’s Giant Rabbit Dies on United Flight
  23. Will U.S. Carriers Oppose Expansion of Electronics Ban?
  24. United Airlines Ads Pulled from Tribeca Film Festival
  25. Police Officer Who Dragged Doctor Off United Flight Tells His Side
  26. Review: Los Angeles to London in United 787-9 Polaris Business
  27. Scott Kirby Positions Himself to be Next United CEO
  28. Lawmakers Squabble over Washington National Airport
  29. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: April 23, 2017
  30. Yes, You Can Transfer AMEX Points Back to AMEX
  31. Passengers at Odds Over Blame for AA Stroller Incident
  32. Review: Brussels Airlines A330 Business Class Brussels to New York
  33. AA’s Perfect Response to Out-of-Control Flight Attendant
  34. Combative American Airlines FA Hits Woman With Stroller, Nearly Hits Baby
  35. Review: Brussels Airlines Sunrise Lounge (BRU)
  36. Hilarious! Passenger Acts Up, Pilots Orders EVERYONE ELSE Off Plane!
  37. Already? United Airlines Cuts Back on Polaris Amenities
  38. United Airlines Regrets Leaving New York JFK
  39. Review: Austrian Airlines 767 Business Class from Beijing to Vienna
  40. 50% Off Southwest Bookings With American Express Platinum
  41. Arrogant U.S. Carriers Rejoice in Mocking Emirates
  42. Austrian Business Class: A Hot Meal on Every Flight
  43. Photo Guide: How Turkish Airlines Protects Your Banned Electronics
  44. Around the World in a 737? My Next Adventure!
  45. Man Falsely Accused of Child Trafficking on United Flight, Humiliated
  46. Review: Air China A330 Business Class from Taipei to Beijing
  47. Despite Bad Reputation, Air China is Pretty Darn Good
  48. United CEO Writes Me a Letter
  49. Bumped from United? Free Private Jet Flights
  50. For Your Protection, No Ice Cream Sundaes on United Airlines
  51. Delta Closes SkyMiles Loophole
  52. United FAs Refuse to Help Disabled 94-Year-Old Butter Bread, Walk to Lavatory
  53. Honeymooners Thrown Off United Flight
  54. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: April 16, 2017
  55. I Used My Cell Phone on Turkish Airlines. No One Cared.
  56. Air Force One Costs HOW Much to Operate?
  57. AA Learns the Concept of Diminishing Returns
  58. United CEO Apology Tour at Asian Consulates
  59. United Airlines Board of Directors Addresses Controversy
  60. Has Technology Made Your Airline Experience Worse?
  61. What Kind of Food Does Turkish Airlines Serve in Longhaul Economy?
  62. Yes, ISIS Could Have Brought My Plane Down
  63. Is Oscar Munoz a Liar?
  64. Lawyers Stage Elaborate Press Conference to Pummel United Airlines
  65. Why Didn’t Anyone Help the Bloody Passenger?
  66. Flight Review: Asiana A321 Business Class
  67. I’m on a 13hr45min Flight Without My Laptop!
  68. A New Job Opening at United: Public Relations Manager
  69. One New Video, Two Competing Narratives – Passenger Interaction with Police Prior to Ejection from United Flight
  70. New Tricks for Booking Air Tahiti Nui Award Space with AA
  71. Must See: United CEO on Good Morning America
  72. United Airlines Passenger Downgraded With Threat of Arrest
  73. Emirates Shames United With Powerful Ad
  74. What United CEO Left Out of Apology
  75. Details Emerge on Identity of Doctor Dragged Off United Flight
  76. Is Oscar Munoz in Danger of Losing His Job?
  77. Royal Jordanian Trolls United Airlines
  78. I’ll Defend Oscar’s Note to United Employees on Flight 3411
  79. United CEO Addresses Bloodied Passenger Incident
  80. Exploring Siem Reap, Cambodia
  81. A Dependable, Free Babysitter Anywhere in the World
  82. Doctor Dragged Off Oversold United Flight
  83. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: April 9, 2017
  84. Why One Day in Angkor Wat is Enough
  85. High Speed Wi-Fi Finally Arrives on Qantas
  86. The Black Market for United’s White Stuffed Polaris Bears
  87. Why I Love the Upper Deck on United’s 747
  88. Even After Latest Devaluation, We’re Stuck Using Delta SkyMiles
  89. Hotel Levent in Istanbul Now a Hyatt Centric Property
  90. Loophole: How to Beat Delta’s Latest Devaluation
  91. United Airlines Closing 787 Base in Houston, Moving it to Washington Dulles
  92. Hot Deal: USA to Singapore for $328 R/T
  93. Lufthansa Flight Diverts Due to Unruly Business Class Passenger
  94. Driving from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
  95. A More Civil Discussion on Children in Lounges
  96. Witnessing Pol Pot’s Inhumanity in Cambodia
  97. United Scraps NRT-ICN Flight, Last Intra-Asia Flight from Tokyo Hub
  98. My Son Was an Angel in AMEX Lounge, Unlike Drunk Losers Nearby
  99. Air India’s Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Win Back Customers
  100. Should Free Tap Water When Flying Be A Right?
  101. Inhumanity? 87-Year-Old Barred from Using Lavatory, Sits in Wet Clothes for 10 Hours
  102. Loud Copulation in Hotel Room
  103. 5 Planes I Wish I Had Flown
  104. Breaking: United Ground Stop at Houston IAH
  105. Air France: Cairo to Tahiti for $2K RT in Business Class
  106. Mints on United vs. MINT on JetBlue
  107. Review: Malaysia Airlines Regional Golden Lounge KUL
  108. Two Great Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
  109. Does Aeroflot Still Use Russian Planes?
  110. My Unorthodox Free Suite Upgrade at Hilton
  111. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: April 2, 2017
  112. Two Free Tickets to the USA for Writing a Clever Poem
  113. This Problem Cost Airlines $5BN Last Year
  114. Seatless in Seattle: United’s Polaris Problem
  115. Be Vigilant Against This Unnecessary AA Fee

March 2017

  1. Recalling the Scariest Flight of My Life
  2. Why I WON’T Be Requesting a Metal AMEX Plat Card
  3. In Solidarity, I’m Flying Turkish Airlines to the USA
  4. Electronics Ban Workarounds on Emirates, Qatar, and Turkish
  5. The Coolest YouTube Channel for Aviation Enthusiasts
  6. Who Did SAS Sell the LHR Slots to (for $75MN)?
  7. New World of Hyatt Promotion – Worthwhile?
  8. A Perfectly Average Lunch: LHR-JFK in Delta Business
  9. Review: AirAsia X Economy Class from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur
  10. When a Passenger Steals Your Amenity Kit…
  11. Will My $763 R/T Transpacific Business Fare Be Honored?
  12. How Does Hyatt’s Spring Promotion Compare?
  13. Disgusting: TSA Molests 13-Year-Old at DFW
  14. United Airlines Warns Employees Over Leggings Incident
  15. Why Did Lufthansa Partner with Cathay Pacific?
  16. Details on New Cathay Pacific – Lufthansa Partnership, Including Reciprocal Frequent Flyer Benefits
  17. This Isn’t the Way to Advertise Business Class, EVA!
  18. Leggingsgate: What Happens to Employee Whose Passes were Being Used?
  19. United, Leggings, and the Power of Misinformation
  20. United Leggings Incident: What REALLY Happened Yesterday
  21. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: March 26, 2017
  22. Review: Grand Hyatt Taipei
  23. AA Unable to Confirm Air Tahiti Nui Award Space
  24. Lie-Flat Beds Return to Schedule Between BOS-SFO on United
  25. Uh Oh! Uber Self-Driving Car Crashes in Arizona
  26. Double Standards and Dirty Tricks from Uber?
  27. Condor Partnership = Lufthansa Miles on Alaska?
  28. Amazing View of Southern Lights from Air New Zealand Flight
  29. Review: EVA “Royal Laurel” 777 Business Class from Amsterdam to Taipei
  30. Am I the Only One Who Doesn’t Use Hotel Deadbolts?
  31. Delta’s Expensive Investment at LAX
  32. Impressive! How EVA Handled Our Delayed Flight
  33. Alaska Airlines Will Bury More Than Virgin America Brand
  34. How to Maximize In-Flight Productivity On Your Mobile Phone
  35. Emirates Will Gate Check Your Banned In-Flight Electronic Devices
  36. Scary! Stranger Walks Into Our Hotel Room at 3AM
  37. Review: LOT 787 Business Class Chicago to Warsaw
  38. Caution: Watch Out for This Message When Making a Hyatt Reservation
  39. Introduction: Star Alliance Business Class Adventure in Europe and Asia
  40. Why the In-Flight Electronics Ban Represents Poor Public Policy
  41. Monkey See, Monkey Do: UK Will Copy USA In-Flight Electronics Ban
  42. More British Airways First Class Cuts
  43. Official Details on New USA Electronics Ban
  44. Why I’m Still Hesitant to Tip on Uber
  45. Gripe: Bottled Water in Europe…
  46. Another Stealth Alaska Devaluation
  47. Will US Airlines Now Boycott Alitalia?
  48. Stupid! $400 for a Slice of Airline Pizza
  49. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: March 19, 2017
  50. United Ends Duty Free Sales
  51. Exposed: Shameful Double Standards on Airline Subsidies
  52. Why United Won’t Sweat the Polaris Seat Delays
  53. Great Flight on United Airlines 787-9 Business Class
  54. Emirates A380 Wake Turbulence Flips Over Private Jet!
  55. Huge Bonus Miles Offer for New York City Residents on United (Targeted)
  56. Trump Budget: Higher Passenger Fees
  57. The Kentucky Derby VIP Experience
  58. The Real Reason Cathay Pacific is Losing Money
  59. Hilarious British Airways Passenger Spoofs
  60. SWISS Lounges in Zurich and Geneva Part of Priority Pass
  61. Getting a Tourist Visa for Venezuela
  62. Breeding, Bourbon, and Bevin: The Day Before the Big Race
  63. Airline Meal: Carbs with Carbs and a Side of Carbs
  64. Ouch! Disappointing Loss for Cathay Pacific
  65. British Airways Passengers Angry at Lack of Food and Toilet Paper
  66. Blind Woman Kicked Off Flight for Requesting Seat Change
  67. Will Finnair Leave the oneworld Alliance?
  68. A Congressional Mandate For More Legroom?
  69. A Kind Gesture at LAX Makes My Day
  70. Willam J Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
  71. United Will Now Call You Back During Long Holds
  72. Airbus Considers New “A380-Plus”
  73. How to Not Make a Mistake When Visiting Venezuela
  74. George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
  75. Why I Buy My Clothes in Europe Now
  76. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: March 12, 2017
  77. Road Trip to the Kentucky Derby
  78. Drunk United Pilot Jailed for 10 Months
  79. 5 Ways LAX is Becoming America’s Best Airport
  80. United Airlines Will Protest Emirates on Sunday with Members of Congress
  81. Stroopwafels: United vs. KLM
  82. United Airlines Returns to San Jose, CA
  83. My Hotel Dilemma in Santorini and Mykonos
  84. A Warning to American Express
  85. TAP A330 New Business Class Transformation
  86. United Airlines CEO Defends 747 Retirement
  87. The Best Airplane Steak I’ve Ever Had
  88. How to Use Your Miles for Qatar’s New QSuite Business Class
  89. 3 Reasons I Love Qatar Airways’ New QSuite Business Class
  90. Great Mexican Food in Amsterdam
  91. Strange United Airlines Schedule Change
  92. CIA Travel Guide for Secret Agents in Germany
  93. Review: Aspire Lounge 41 Amsterdam (AMS)
  94. Hyatt Suite Upgrades Update: Good News But Still Confusing
  95. Review: Hyatt Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht
  96. Going to Canada? You May Now Need a Visa
  97. Do You Use the Hotel Gym?
  98. British Airways Will Have Less Seat Pitch Than Ryanair!
  99. Watch Out for This When You Book Airfare on Orbitz
  100. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: March 4, 2017
  101. Review: Garuda 777-300ER First Class Jakarta – Amsterdam
  102. United Making Boston-San Francisco Route Lie-Flat
  103. United CEO on Gulf Carriers: “Those airlines aren’t airlines”
  104. Review: Garuda Indonesia First Class Lounge Jakarta
  105. Why American Express Platinum Card Is Still Worthwhile
  106. Review: Radisson Admiral Hotel Toronto
  107. United Polaris Menu for Spring 2017
  108. Overrated Avios: Why I WON’T Take Advantage of British Airways Promo
  109. Review: Grand Hyatt Jakarta
  110. I Was Involved in an Uber Accident…
  111. Soup Hits the Spot: LAX-IAD First Class on AA74
  112. It’s A Small World (of Hyatt) After All
  113. Three Observations on Singapore KrisFlyer Devaluation
  114. Cute Video from Brussels Airlines
  115. United’s Clever Trick to Keep Crews Out of Dangerous Venezuela

February 2017

  1. Review: China Airlines A350 Business Class Amsterdam to Taipei
  2. Review: KLM Crown Lounge Amsterdam
  3. Why Egypt Postponed Tourism Suicide
  4. Review: San Francisco to Amsterdam in KLM 787-9 World Business Class
  5. First Look at Air France 787-9 Dreamliner
  6. Globalist for 24 Months: Mattress Running for Hyatt Status
  7. Introduction: Adventures on SkyTeam
  8. Review: Hong Kong Disneyland
  9. United Beefs Up Domestic Network with New Routes
  10. New United Service from San Francisco to Munich
  11. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: February 26, 2017
  12. Garuda’s Dangerous Gamble at LAX
  13. Hyatt Place in Europe: A Whole Different Experience
  14. Hollywood Throws Out Bob Hope from Burbank Airport
  15. Five Reasons My Garuda First Class Flight Was Incredible
  16. Innovative Aer Lingus Onboard Coffee
  17. Why Flight Attendants Prefer to Work in Economy Over First Class
  18. Emirates Swanky New A380 Bar (Pictures + Video)
  19. A Very Political Ad from Hyatt
  20. So My Garuda Ground Experience Was Disappointing…
  21. Airline Accused of Banning “Old, Fat and Ugly” Flight Attendants
  22. An Economy Meal Far Better than Business Class
  23. The Amenity Kit I Cannot Throw Away
  24. Garuda First Class Team Contacts Me by Email
  25. Travel Book Review: “SOAR” by Shashank Nigam
  26. The World’s Most Powerful Airline Brand
  27. Spirit Comes to Pittsburgh – Adds 7 Nonstops
  28. When a Seatmate Vomits On You…
  29. Upscale China Airlines Lounge in Taipei
  30. TSA Scandal: Passengers Bypass Screenings at JFK
  31. I Need Another Star Alliance Status Match
  32. Why Flight Attendants Make You Raise the Window Shade
  33. Twice As Nice: China Airlines A330 Business Class
  34. Turkish and Air Namibia Join Forces
  35. Wow! Great Flight on China Airlines A350 Business Class
  36. First Look at New Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach in Honolulu
  37. United Airlines Issues Statement On In-Flight Calls
  38. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: February 18, 2017
  39. I Scored Three Little Houses on KLM!
  40. KLM 787 Dreamliner World Business Impresses
  41. False Alarm in World of Hyatt E-Mail
  42. Why Delta is Expanding Complimentary Meal Service on Domestic Flights
  43. The Other Secret Special VIP Lounge at Washington Dulles
  44. My Awesome Routing to Jakarta for Garuda First Class
  45. Dallas Cowboys Star DESERVED to be Kicked Off AA Flight
  46. Review: Kiev to New York in Ukraine International Airlines 767 Business Class
  47. Playing the Waiting Game in Beirut
  48. My Seatmate Had Foul Body Odor…on a 10hr Flight
  49. Calamari in Coach
  50. Istanbul to Kiev on Ukraine International Airlines 737 Business Class
  51. When Will the Next United Polaris Lounge Open?
  52. Transit in Cairo (CAI)
  53. Review: Raden A28 Checked Smart Luggage
  54. Incredible $70 One-Way Fares to Europe
  55. Is EgyptAir Safe?
  56. United Mainline Returns to Burbank!
  57. The Most Annoying Type of Passenger Is…
  58. Review: EgyptAir 737-800 Business Class from Cairo to Beirut
  59. Air Canada Restarts Tel Aviv Service from Montreal
  60. How I Will Take Advantage of the Air France 20K Offer from AMEX
  61. Video Emerges of Erratic United Pilot
  62. Woman Claims United Airlines Killed Her Dog
  63. Help Me Choose What Trip Report to Publish Next
  64. Review: London to Cairo in EgyptAir 777-300 Business Class
  65. United Pilot Removed for Odd Onboard Rant
  66. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: February 11, 2017
  67. Interest in Traveling to the USA is Plummeting
  68. I Love the New United Propaganda Campaign!
  69. Comical Video: Two Lawyers Fight Over Armrest
  70. Review: Los Angeles to London in Air New Zealand 777-300 Business Premier
  71. United CEO Reflects on Trump Meeting (and My Concerns)
  72. Two Great New Priority Pass Lounges, Including London Restaurant/Bar
  73. Why Starwood Points are Simultaneously the Most Valuable and the Most Worthless Points
  74. Three Easy Steps to Combat Jet Lag
  75. TSA Admits It Likely Cannot Spot Terrorists
  76. Air France Adds Maldives Service
  77. Avoid the Veal: TP359 LHR-LIS in TAP Business
  78. Surprise Meal on United Proves Why Meals Don’t Matter
  79. Remorse & Resolve: Final Thoughts on a Month in Africa
  80. United Ground Delay Due to Computer Glitch
  81. Pictures: Sexy New South African Airways A330-300 Business Class
  82. Review: Radisson Hotel Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei Darussalam
  83. My Rebuttal to View from the Wing: How Free Meals in Coach CUT Airline Profit
  84. Review: Virgin Atlantic A340 Upper Class
  85. Top 10 American Airlines Award Redemptions
  86. Will American and United Match Delta’s Free Meals in Domestic Economy?
  87. Review: Bidvest Premier Lounge in Cape Town Airport
  88. How to Complain Effectively in Three Easy Steps
  89. Turkish Airlines Super Bowl Ad with Morgan Freeman
  90. A Photo Finish in Cape Town
  91. Virgin Atlantic Flight Diverts Over Spitting Passenger
  92. Royal Jordanian Again Pokes Fun at Trump
  93. The Robben Island Experience
  94. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: February 4, 2017
  95. United CEO Vents About Small Planes, Washington Dulles
  96. Would You Pay 250K Miles for First United Polaris 777-300ER Flight?
  97. The Cruel Poverty of Cape Town
  98. Star Alliance Iceland Stopover Now Much Easier
  99. Flying Blue Now Lets You Book Award Travel One Year in Advance!
  100. United Warns FAs: Stop Customers from Stealing!
  101. Johannesburg to Cape Town in South African Airways A343 Economy Class
  102. Hilarious Ellen DeGeneres Parody of United Basic Economy
  103. Road Trip from Johannesburg to Lesotho
  104. Want to Work for Lufthansa? Now is Your Chance!
  105. Review: South African Airways Domestic Voyager Lounge – JNB
  106. The Worst Business Class Meal I’ve Ever Had
  107. 10 Things You Should NEVER Say to a Flight Attendant
  108. Review: Hyatt Regency Johannesburg (Suite)
  109. Review: Park Hyatt Beijing — Luxury Is Personal Even For Kids
  110. Etihad and Lufthansa Announce Closer Partnership
  111. Delta Ditches Taiwan, Further Dismantles Narita Hub

January 2017

  1. Here’s How to Eliminate Risk When Booking a United Award
  2. Caution: Lots of Phantom SWISS Award Space on United
  3. Kasane, Botswana to Johannesburg on South African Airways (Airlink)
  4. Huge Cocaine Stash Found on AA Plane
  5. $15,000 Dinner at Disneyland
  6. A Visit to Impalila Island, Namibia
  7. Is Hacking to Blame for Delta Outage?
  8. Is an Uber Boycott Appropriate?
  9. Review: The Old House Guest Lodge – Kasane, Botswana
  10. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: January 28, 2017
  11. Retaliation: Iran Will Ban Americans
  12. United Airlines’ Secret Expansion Plan at LAX
  13. From Hate to Great: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
  14. Video: 100 Years of Flight Attendant Uniforms
  15. We Didn’t Make it to Las Vegas…
  16. Victoria Falls from the Zambian Side
  17. Park Hyatt Bangkok Opening in June
  18. Review: Frankfurt to San Francisco in United Polaris First
  19. Our Humble Abode in Zambia
  20. Two Amazing Meals: HKG-LHR NZ39 in Air New Zealand Economy
  21. Uber Annoys in Washington, DC
  22. Review Update: Park Hyatt Washington D.C.
  23. Review: Johannesburg to Livingstone, Zambia in British Airways Comair Economy Class
  24. United May Cut p.s. Name, but not Premium Service
  25. Will Emirates Squeeze United Out of Athens?
  26. The Trip Home from DC…Washington to Los Angeles via Frankfurt
  27. Review: Mountain Inn Mbabane, Swaziland
  28. Driving through Swaziland
  29. Woman Thrown Off Alaska Flight After Anti-Trump Rant
  30. Review: Nkambeni Safari Camp
  31. UA Christens First 777-300ER “New Spirit of United”
  32. What is World’s Most Powerful Passport?
  33. A Safari in Kruger National Park
  34. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: January 21, 2017
  35. Missed Flight, 3hrs on Uber, and the 58th Presidential Inauguration
  36. United Announces Final 747 Flight
  37. Everything You Need to Know About Turkish Airlines’ Free Transit Hotel
  38. I’m On an Uber from Newark Airport to Washington, DC…
  39. How to Obtain a South African Police Report
  40. Enroute to Washington, DC for Trump Inauguration
  41. Setting Up Shop in Pretoria
  42. Minneapolis to be Launch Market for United Basic Economy
  43. Review: Lagos to Johannesburg in South African Airways Economy Class
  44. The Cheeseburger is Recommended: EWR-IAH UA663 in United First
  45. Review: Gabfol Lounge Lagos (LOS)
  46. Must JetBlue Honor the $150 Off Deal?
  47. Review: Oasis Lounge Lagos (LOS)
  48. Transit in Lagos: Bribing My Way Out
  49. The Real Reason We Cannot Find MH370
  50. Review: Houston to Lagos in United Airlines 787 Business
  51. Lufthansa and Etihad Merger Won’t Happen. Here’s Why.
  52. United CEO Oscar Munoz Reflects on Dr. King
  53. Déjà Vu: Free Vacation to Las Vegas!
  54. Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge Hamburg
  55. The Best Part of the Tanzania Trip
  56. Review: Park Hyatt Hamburg (Update)
  57. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: January 14, 2017
  58. Review: Istanbul to Hamburg in Turkish Airlines A320 Business Class
  59. Turkish Airlines Elitism at IST
  60. Review: Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy
  61. The Transatlantic Low-Cost Carrier Invasion
  62. Everything You Need To Know About Basic Economy on United
  63. Street Food Horror Stories?
  64. The Death of the English Breakfast on British Airways’ Domestic Flights
  65. Review: Turkish Airlines Arrivals Lounge Istanbul
  66. Turkish Airlines 737 Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul Business Class
  67. A Perfect Greek Snack: Olympic Airlines OA322 IST-ATH
  68. United Airlines on Display at Saks Fifth Avenue in NYC
  69. Tasty: Here’s the United Polaris Lounge Menu
  70. United Accelerates 747 Retirement to 2017
  71. Dump the Kid for a Romantic Getaway to Iceland?
  72. Review: Tanzanite Lounge (DAR)
  73. “It’s not cheating when on vacation”
  74. Transit in Dar Es Salaam (DAR)
  75. Sore Losers: NFL Team Trashes United 767-400
  76. 20-Min Flight from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam on Fastjet
  77. The Farce of Airport Security
  78. Review: Zanzibar Dhow Lounge (ZNZ)
  79. Cancelled: United Cuts Planned Second Daily Flight from LA to London
  80. Looted But Not Livid in Zanzibar
  81. An Amazing Journey Through Stone Town in Zanzibar (Pictures)
  82. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: January 7, 2017
  83. My American Express Strategy for 2017
  84. Review: Park Hyatt Zanzibar
  85. Shooting at Ft. Lauderdale Airport, Five Dead
  86. Cool Video of Woman Prancing Through Paris
  87. United Boots Unaccompanied Minor Off Last Flight of Night
  88. She Tried to Deny Me Entry Into Zanzibar!
  89. Heartbreaking: Sisters Thrown Off Flight, Miss Father’s Death
  90. Caution: Avoid This Star Alliance Carrier When Using Miles
  91. Ferry from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar
  92. Kosher Fish Lunch on EL AL: ZRH-TLV on LY348
  93. Review: Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam
  94. Last United 747-400 Departs from Chicago
  95. The Travel Infrastructure Problem in the USA
  96. An Honest Cab Driver in Dar Es Salaam
  97. United Refreshes Economy BOB Menu
  98. How to Obtain a Visa on Arrival in Tanzania
  99. Istanbul to Dar Es Salaam on Turkish Airlines 737-900 Business Class
  100. Over 40K American EQMs but No Status
  101. United Flight Diverts After Misogynistic Passenger Rant (Videos)
  102. Review: Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge Istanbul
  103. A Resolution for 2017 I Can Keep

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