Even a half-day layover in Berlin is long enough to enjoy one of my favorite cities in Europe. I first fell in love with Berlin in 2006, the first time I visited the city. It’s an amazing city with...
First Class: Emirates Vs. Lufthansa
I recently flew Emirates and Lufthansa back-to-back in first class. Which carrier offers a better product? If you’re interested in reading complete flight reviews, I’ve carefully reviewed both products below: Emirates 777-300ER NEW First Class Dubai To Brussels Lufthansa...
737 MAX Ferry Flight Blocked From German Airspace
A 737 MAX 8 ferry flight was denied the right to fly over Germany, forcing an unplanned landing in France for refueling. As mandatory worldwide groundings continue for the troubled 737 MAX 8, Norwegian is attempting to consolidate its...
Why I’ll Stick To Taxis And Avoid Uber In Germany
Uber is back across Germany…but be careful, as the drivers are not exactly well-experienced. I was recently in Germany with my business partner. We landed in Frankfurt and needed to get to Mainz. When I travel alone, I take...
Review: Lufthansa 747-8 First Class Frankfurt To Los Angeles
Month after month, year after year, Lufthansa continues to offer a superb first class product. My flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles aboard the Boeing 747-8 was among my best ever. I realize that I write so many Lufthansa...
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Premium Plus San Francisco To Frankfurt
My 11-hour flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt aboard United’s new premium economy (“Premium Plus”) product was quite comfortable, though no replacement for business class. MileagePlus members can upgrade to either (or both) Premium Plus or Polaris Business Class...
Review: Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor
I was pleasantly surprised with my stay at the Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor, a beautiful property in a city long overdue for a Hyatt. Although my stay was not perfect, it is definitely a hotel I will return to....
Review: United 787 Business Class Munich To San Francisco
It was nice to catch up on sleep aboard an 11-hour flight from Munich to San Francisco in United Polaris Business Class. This was again on a 787-9 in business class, a hard product I have reviewed several times...
Review: Lufthansa A380 Economy Class Los Angeles To Frankfurt
My opinion of Lufthansa Economy Class is nearly identical to Lufthansa Business Class. It’s a perfectly serviceable product, but there are better options available. Boarding was an absolute zoo at LAX. Lines stretched hundreds of feet down the terminal waiting...
Review: Lufthansa A340-600 First Class Frankfurt To San Francisco
Lufthansa provides a comfortable first class experience with superb food and drink and excellent service aboard the A340-600. First Class service starts on the ground with spectacular lounges in Frankfurt. Leave time for a visit to the First Class...
Review: Lufthansa A380 First Class Munich To Los Angeles
My Lufthansa First Class flight from Munich to Los Angeles provided the ultimate gift: uninterrupted rest. I’ve reviewed Lufthansa First Class three times during the last year in the eastbound direction, but this will be my first westbound review in...
Review: Air Dolomiti ERJ-195 Business Class Nice To Munich
While I did not expect to see Air Dolomiti, a regional Lufthansa subsidiary serving routes in Northern Italy, on a flight between France and Germany, I welcomed the experience. For reasons you’ll read below, I rate Air Dolomiti a...
Review: United 777-200 Polaris Business Class Chicago To Frankfurt
I’ve written this review in a more casual way than my usual trip reports. Hopefully it will be helpful to some of you. Flying United is like driving my car…I do it so often it just become second nature....
Review: KLM ERJ-190 Business Class Frankfurt To Amsterdam
KLM offers a competitive product in shorthaul business class. Ordinarily I would not upgrade an intra-Europe flight (unless flying into London or as part of a longhaul premium cabin journey). The value proposition often is not there since I...
Review: Rocco Forte Villa Kennedy Frankfurt
A luxury hotel nestled in the heart of Frankfurt’s Sachsenhausen district offers opulent accommodations and beautiful common areas, but the service left something to be desired. My business partner John and I had some work in Frankfurt last week...
Why My German EasyPASS “Global Entry” Stopped Working
I landed in Frankfurt last week and proceeded directly to the EasyPass lanes. It was my first attempt at entering Germany with my new trusted traveler credentials obtained a few weeks prior. image: easypass.de The machine read my passport,...
Quick And Easy: Joining German EasyPASS “Global Entry” Program
During my transit through Frankfurt last month, I had an opportunity to join the German Trusted Traveler Program called EasyPASS. EasyPASS is the German equivalent of Global Entry and available to U.S. citizens, whether you have Global Entry in the...
Review: Middle East Airlines A330 Business Class Beirut To Frankfurt
After a pleasant flight from Dubai to Beirut aboard an A320, it was time to test MEA’s flagship A330-200. Give yourself extra time to get from the central terminal to your gate: an additional security screening is required. Boarding...
Accused Of Being A Child Predator at Park Hyatt Vienna!
I cannot make this stuff up… Ok, first a lesson on European spa etiquette, especially in the Germanic countries. You sit with your clothes off in the sauna. There are no exceptions. It is absolutely sacrosanct. The fastest way...
Review: Emirates A380 First Class Dubai to Frankfurt
By almost every measure, my second flight on Emirates in first class far surpassed the first. With excellent food and service, my only complaint that the flight was too short. Boarding commenced directly from the first class lounge, a...