Sit Next To An Empty Seat On A Plane: Tips & Strategy To Maximize Odds
Perhaps the single thing that can most positively impact your experience on a flight is having an empty seat next to you. That’s especially true in economy, where space very much comes at a premium. I…
Bilt Rent Day Promotion August 2026: Accor Status Match, Up To Platinum
Bilt is the platform known for providing rewards for housing payments. Earlier this year we saw massive changes at Bilt, including an overhaul of the credit card portfolio, plus new ways that housing …
10 Sweet-and-Simple Airbnbs in Cocoa Beach, Florida for an Easy Getaway
Image courtesy of Cocoa Cabana with Pool (below, listed fifth) Close to Cape Canaveral, home to some of the best surfing waves on the East Coast, and nearby gorgeous spots like Banana River and Indi…
Austrian Airlines Crew Boards Plane, Finds Man Asleep: He Snuck On Hours Earlier
For the amount of “security theater” you’ll find at airports, it’s amazing how things sometimes slip through the cracks. Here’s a case where someone wandered an airport terminal, then snuck onto the a…
Marriott Hotel Finds Loophole To Add Resort Fee Only On Points Bookings
Over the years, we’ve seen the increasing trend of hotels charging either resort fees or destination fees. These are essentially junk fees intended to sneakily boost revenue.Different hotel groups hav…
Wild: United CEO Scott Kirby Approached Delta About A Merger, But Was Rejected
A few months ago we learned how United CEO Scott Kirby had reportedly approached American CEO Robert Isom about the concept of a merger. American “rejected” this for obvious reasons, arguing there was…
The world’s largest ACMI airlines, ranked by flight hours
If you’ve ever boarded an aircraft painted in another airline’s colors—or one with no obvious branding at all—chances are you’ve flown with an ACMI carr…
My Honest Four Seasons Yacht Cruise Experience: Amazing Ship & Crew, But Not Frictionless
Hello from Dubrovnik, as I just completed a cruise with Four Seasons Yachts, which is Four Seasons’ new cruising venture. I’ve been fascinated by the recent trend of luxury hotel groups launching crui…
Lufthansa Allegris Business Class Seat Fees Explained: A Complicated System
Lufthansa is in the process of rolling out its much anticipated new Allegris business class cabins, and so far, they’re installed on select Airbus A350-900s and Boeing 787-9s, consistently available o…
Weekly Review: July 25, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! We’ve just wrapping up a cruise on Four Seasons Yachts, which has been quite the experience, so I’ll have some initial impressions on that shortly. Aft…
Airplane Seat Change Etiquette & Tips: What’s Appropriate, How Do You Ask?
Airplane seating arrangements can be complicated, especially when you’re traveling with others — some airlines charge to assign seats, some airlines don’t assign seats in advance, some people may book…
Which Flights Feature Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite? 17 Planes & 10(ish) Routes
In late 2024, we saw Cathay Pacific launch its new Aria Suite business class. I’ve had the chance to fly it, and it’s a phenomenal product. Cathay Pacific is a world class airline, and this really ele…
Remember That Alaska Airlines Family Flight Saga? Here’s The Conclusion…
Several weeks ago, I wrote about how Alaska Airlines wrongly denied a family boarding, and then kicked them off the next flight, with that second removal being due to a “clash of personalities” with t…
Air China, The New Most Luxurious Way To Fly To Iceland (Fifth Freedom Fun!)
Iceland is a gorgeous country that’s well worth a visit, but flying there typically isn’t very luxurious. Outside of seasonal flights on some carriers from the United States, there’s not much flat bed…
Dubai So Desperate For Visitors That It Launches Tourism Refer-A-Friend Program
Dubai has seen a massive amount of growth over the years, especially as a global tourism destination. It goes without saying that the current conflict with Iran has given a lot of people pause, and ha…