Los Angeles is my home and as such, I have favorite coffee shops all over this sprawling metropolis. Today, however, I want to share of my favorite coffee shop in the heart of the city. Downtown LA has really...
Mass Arrests Across USA As Airport Catering Strikes Bring Civil Unrest
Catering workers are being arrested at airports across the United States as they protest for higher wages and benefits. A nationwide series of strikes and sit-ins have blocked traffic and terminals at airports across the nation. Arrests have been...
Checking Baggage Before Your Flight? Arrive Early. Get Aggressive, If Necessary.
What happens when you attempt to check-in late for your flight with baggage? The answer is, you get stuck. And may even forfeit the value of your ticket. This is the busiest travel week of the year and many...
O (Air) Canada: Problems At Aeroplan
Just a friendly warning: if you are considering an Aeroplan redemption, you may want to wait a few more days. Last week, Air Canada and Aeroplan transitioned to Amadeus, a back-end reservation system. The change did not go smoothly...
Emirates’ German Dilemma
Berlin wants Emirates. Emirates wants to fly to Berlin. But German law prevents it…unless Emirates gives up another lucrative German route. Welcome to the politics of Emirates in Germany. Michael Müller, the mayor of Berlin, is courting Emirates. He...