To catch up on this story please first read this post. Still Stuck at Terminal 1 in Mexico City I had a fleeting thought that perhaps we should just get into a taxi, but taxi drivers sometimes queue for...
Baha Mar Resort Group Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Future of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar?

It’s a sad, sad, day. It looks like the much delayed Baha Mar construction project has come to an end and the future of the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar may be in jeopardy. Chinese construction delays have been blamed...
PSA – Get 30,000 American Aadvantage Miles or 40,000 Thank You Points Free Today

The title is only a partial stretch. You need to sign up today, you will receive the miles in as soon as 31 days. Let me walk you through how this is possible and why it needs to happen urgently....
Mistakes and Mishaps of a Travel Pro

When discussing my travel planning faults it only seems appropriate to wax biblical like my friend Matthew: “We have all fallen short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) And to quote from the one of the finer films...
My Two Hour Visit To A German Emergency Room
Lucky had a pretty bad experience at a German hospital earlier this week so I thought I would provide a different perspective. Unfortunately, I’ve had experience with German hospitals as well and you can rest assured that not all...
Rimowa Roaring 20s Ad Campaign Starring Alessandra Ambrosio
I am one of those people who swear by Rimowa luggage. It’s expensive, but you do get what you pay for and it is absolutely the best luggage I have ever used. And the company is classy too —...
JetBlue Will Expand Mint Business Class to Boston
JetBlue announced an expansion of its popular Mint lie-flat business class service to Boston with service starting next year. In March 2016, JetBlue will commence three daily flights between Boston and San Francisco and add Boston – Los Angeles...
June 2015 New York City Miles and Points Meetup
There’s another New York City meetup this Tuesday evening. Join other frequent flyers in Manhattan at the next Reach for the Miles on June 23, 2015 from 6pm to 9pm in the Lower East Side. RSVP now for the...
Was the Muslim Passenger Who Accused United FA of Bigotry Lying?
Truth is a funny thing — it is immutable, but it can hide. History is written by the victors and beyond the trite but accurate cliche that there are two sides to every story, sometimes we should all be...
United Airlines Leaves JFK, Moves p.s. to Newark
Big news for New York City travelers, as United announced plans to move its premium service (p.s.) flights from JFK to Newark and discontinue service to JFK starting on October 25, 2015. United cuts p.s. because it was not...
Review: Hyatt Regency Crystal City (Reagan National)

Hyatt Regency Crystal City is a full-service business hotel near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC. It’s convenient and impressive. Shuttle The key to any airport hotel is the time it takes you to get to the airport and...
A Secret Trick for Securing Business Class Award Space to Europe is Exposed
Brussels Airlines award space is again bookable on united.com…the secret trick to dependable business class award space to Europe has been exposed. Brussels Airlines space has played cat and mouse games on united.com over the last few years, appearing...