Good evening from Los Angeles. I’m home for a few days between trips, trying desperately to ruthlessly eliminate hurry from my life. I need to do a better job of it… Anyway, I’ve got a great story coming up about...
United Mainline Returns to Fresno, CA
United Airlines is returning to Fresno, California with a curious new route. United will run mainline a 737-800 on the 158-mile journey between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). Starting on August 15, 2017, a late-night...
Review: Blue Bayou Restaurant at Disneyland
I mentioned earlier today how much I enjoyed Soarin’ Around the World at Disney’s California Adventure. One thing I enjoyed just as much was the chance to dine at the Blue Bayou Restaurant. As a kid, I always wanted...
Ethiopian Airlines Contacts Me (RE: “Wrong” Fare)
Ethiopian Airlines has now reached out to me concerning the $776 r/t Bangkok to Toronto fare. It was just two days ago that I wrote my ticket had been cancelled, though had heard nothing from the airline. Now this arrived...
Not a Traveler? You Will Be After This Disney Ride
I recently spent a day at Disneyland and California Adventure have a new favorite ride. Pirates of the Caribbean was my favorite Disney ride for many years. While that remains my favorite Disneyland ride, I visited California Adventure for the first...
Delta Defends Pilot Who Struck Passenger in ATL
Oh Delta, will you never learn from the mistakes of others? TMZ has received video of Delta pilot (could be Delta Connection) striking a passenger as he tries to break up a brawl between two women on a jet...
Disappointment on My United Flight Home from NYC
United CEO Oscar Munoz sent MileagePlus members a letter yesterday promising a “turning point” in customer service. But actions speak louder than words. Last night’s flight home from Newark to Los Angeles reminded me that the carrier has a long way...
No Joke. American Airlines Wins Best Elite Program at Freddies
American Airlines took home the honor of “best elite program” for the Americas last night at the 27th annual Freddie Awards. I’m outraged. I am not an American Airlines flyer, but I certainly follow the AAdvantage program closely, both...
Domestic Greek Flights on Aegean Airlines
What is service like on a short internal flight in Greece on Aegean Airlines? Aegean Airlines is one of my favorite airlines in Europe. The carrier boasts a young fleet, great crews, and a full-service product. After a day...
American Express Platinum Business 50% “Pay with Points” Rebate – Not too Late!
File this in “Marketing Failure 101”. American Express is cutting its popular 50% rebate on “Pay with Points” purchases on its Business Platinum Card. Effective 01 June 2017: Amex Business Platinum Card Pay With Points benefit drops from 50% to...
Update on Ethiopian Airlines $776 R/T Business Class Ticket
Here’s an update on my Ethiopian “discount” business class ticket. If you recall, I took advantage of a great $776 r/t fare in business class on Ethiopian Airlines from Bangkok to Toronto. I have a trip to Bangkok coming soon...
An Alitalia Trip Before the Company Goes Bust?
Although I find it hard to imagine perennial loss leader Alitalia will ever go out of business, the carrier is in serious trouble. After workers rejected a plan to save the beleaguered Italian flag carrier, the government warned this time there...
