Lufthansa Pilot Strike Will Largely Ground Airline For Two Days (Again)
Lufthansa is currently celebrating its 100th anniversary, and in the spirit of not straying too far from tradition, pilots at the airline are about to go on strike, causing major disruptions. This wil…
Weekly Review: April 11, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’ve been enjoying being home for a little over a week now, but have another adventure coming up soon. In the meantime, I’m happy to be making good pro…
Capella Hotels & Resorts: A Small Group Of Exceptional Asia-Pacific Gems
In recent times, I’ve been writing a series about some of the world’s small luxury hotel groups, including Airelles, Aman, BVLGARI, Cheval Blanc, Oetker, One&Only, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, etc. In this p…
A “Luxury” Hotel Without Room Service: Unusual Or The Norm?
Room service is a hotel amenity that some people value immensely, while other people couldn’t care less about it. So that raises an interesting question, based on something that was just brought to my…
Is The Amex Business Platinum Worth The Annual Fee? How To Decide…
Link: Learn more about The Business Platinum Card® from American Express The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (review) is a popular business card, which underwent a refresh in 2025. Th…
Starlux Airlines’ A350 First Class: What’s The Strategy, And Will It Ever Change?
Starlux Airlines is Taiwan’s newest global airline. While it launched operations in early 2020, the airline has really ramped up its network in the past few years, including increasingly flying across…
Review: Lufthansa Lounge Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
On the return portion of my exotic journey to Bangkok via Paris, I had an extended layover at the Lufthansa Lounge Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). I was booked to fly to Zurich (ZRH) on SWISS, but my fl…
Guide To Delta SkyMiles Lifetime Million Miler Status
Many travel loyalty programs offer the ability to earn lifetime elite status. Ordinarily elite status has to be earned on an annual basis, so it sure is nice to be able to not worry about requalifying…
PAL opens direct Manila Palau flights and returns Saipan
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched direct Manila-Palau flights, giving travelers a new link between the Philippines and one of Micronesia’s best-known island destinations. The airline has also re…
Atmos Rewards Summit Card 25K & 100K Global Companion Award Basics
Link: Learn more about the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card The $395 annual fee Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card (review) is the premium personal credit card of Atmo…
Review: Thai Airways Business Class Boeing 787 (BKK-MXP)
To kick off the return portion of my exotic journey to Bangkok via Paris, I flew Thai Airways’ Boeing 787 business class on the 11hr30min flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Milan (MXP). It had been several …
Copa Airlines’ Wi-Fi Glow-Up: From No Connectivity To Free Starlink!
Copa Airlines is a bit of a powerhouse in Latin America, connecting the region via its hub in Panama (PTY). The airline is incredibly efficient, operating an all-Boeing 737 fleet, and is known for its…
Marriott’s Controversial In-App Digital Tipping Feature… Annoying Or Useful?
In late 2025, I wrote about how Marriott is rolling out a new feature in its mobile app, which is sure to draw mixed reactions. I can’t decide whether to be annoyed at the implications, or just accept…
JetBlue TrueBlue Adds Surcharges On United Awards, Setting Bad Precedent
In light of increased oil prices, we’ve seen airlines increase checked bag fees, and we’ve also seen them increase carrier imposed surcharges on many tickets. However, here’s a precedent that I especi…
Turnarounds – the low cost pilot’s perspective
Fast and effective turnarounds are a key tool in an airline’s arsenal. From maintaining operational efficiency to saving passengers’ time and money, it’…