Admirals Club Mexico City Airport, Review
On a recent trip to Mexico City we flew American Airlines back to the USA. Since we were flying business class we were granted access to the Admirals Club in Mexico City… if only we could FIND it. When we got to the airport we were told by the check in staff that the lounge was behind gate 17. When we started to look for gate 17 we turned left, walked a few gates, and couldn’t find it. So we...
Why do Hotel Executive Lounges suck in the USA?
Any visitor with elite status at a full service hotel like a Marriott or Hilton has undoubtedly visited the Executive Lounge. Supposedly an escape from the monotony that most full service hotels exhibit, the lounges have been slowly reduced over time to nothing more than a repurposed suite with the bedroom furniture removed. Executive lounges outside of the USA tend to provide a high level of service. The food is plentiful, drinks...
So, you want to fly for free? Here’s how
Both Ben and I love to travel in first and business class, but when I start to tell people that, the first thought they have it “that’s too expensive†or “There’s no way I can afford to do that.†We’re living proof that you can with just a few simple steps! I was having a conversation a couple of days ago with a...
Review British Airways 747 First Class, London to Dallas
We know that traveling right now might not be in everyone’s cards, so we thought we’d hit you with some reviews of our favorite airlines and hotels, so that when we are all able to get back to it again, you’re ready to go! Review British Airways 747 First Class, London to Dallas Heathrow’s Terminal 5 is huge… so huge in fact that sometimes that you have to take a bus to get to...
Alaska Airlines giving away Miles for Working Out
Airlines are looking for ways to keep their loyal customers engage with their company, especially when times show that we simply aren’t flying as much as chances are that we won’t be any time soon. Alaska Airlines just announced a partnership with the fitness app Strava, and if you record your workouts you can earn miles while you’re on the ground. From Alaska Airlines president Ben Minicucci: With all these stay at...
Dubai Postpones Expo 2020 until 2021
Dubai has been preparing for the Dubai Expo 2020 since it was announced as the host city in 2013. An entire mini-city is under construction near the second Dubai Airport to hold all of the exhibits. Unfortunately, chalk the Dubai Expo 2020 as another delayed victim of the Coronavirus. New dates have been announced, and the event has been postponed. New Dates Announced It was originally slated to open on October 20, 2020, and run...
Airline Awards to Book Right Now
While right now is most certainly not the time to start getting on airplanes, it is the time to start thinking about where to go in the fall, winter, and beyond. Since we’re all stuck at home, planning the perfect trip can not only be a great distraction but also a way to take advantage of awesome airline inventory. We wanted to share four of our favorite awards that we’ve booked over time, and that still provide excellent...
JAL Temporarily Suspends Free Flights Campaign
To coincide with the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, JAL Japan Airlines announced a summer free flights promotion. For the travel period of July 1st to September 30th, you could request a free flight on JAL to one of their domestic destinations. Because of the novel coronavirus outbreak, the service has temporarily been suspended. Details of the Promotion In the hope that the promotion will come back again, and it looks like it will,...
US Airlines now Requiring Face Masks on All Flights
The novel coronavirus has changed everything that we do, including the way that we fly. A few days ago, JetBlue announced that all employees would be required to wear face masks and the first airline that would require passengers to also wear face coverings. A couple of days later, a majority of the US major airlines have now required that their passengers wear face coverings from check-in to deplaning. From a JetBlue press release,...
Munich Cancels Oktoberfest – Says Just too Risky
Germany’s famous Oktoberfest is cancelled. In a joint statement, Markus Söder, Bavaria’s minister president, and Dieter Reiter, Munich’s lord mayor, cited the coronavirus pandemic as the reason. “It hurts, it’s such a pity,” Söder said, as noted in comments shared on the Oktoberfest website from the press conference. “We have agreed that the risk is...
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