One Mile at a Time
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 will be the second strike from pilots in around a month, and we also just saw a flight...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Spanish Airline Reportedly Adding Fuel Surcharge On Existing Bookings As Oil Prices Surge
The Spanish low-cost airline Volotea has reportedly started to demand payment of an additional fuel surcharge from passengers who have already booked and paid for their flight tickets. The measure is a sign of just how much pressure some airlines are coming under from surging oil prices caused by the...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Icelandair Files Police Report After Retiring Pilot Performs Low Altitude Fly Pass Without Authorization
The Icelandic flag carrier Icelandair has reportedly filed a police report on one of its own pilots after the Captain flew a Boeing 757 on a scheduled flight from Frankfurt to Reykjavik at low altitude over a built-up area on approach for landing. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon as Icelandair...
Wild About Travel
Marvellous 12 days in Japan
It is a bit of a grim world right now, so I thought I would share a positive, beautiful, and delicious 1000-mile journey through one of my favourite countries in Sakura (Cherry blossom). Despite it being insanely busy, I enjoyed the landscapes, food, museums, shopping, temples, parks, and, of course,...
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: British Airways 226 Atlanta to London Heathrow (World Traveller/Economy Class)
It’s time for the last of the flight snapshots for this trip, looking at the passenger experience aboard British Airways 226 between Atlanta and London Heathrow. Booking/Check-In This was booked as part of a return booking on the AA site, allowing me to route through Atlanta on the way back...
Wild About Travel
Gulf Aviation After the Ceasefire: What Travellers Need to Know Now
A two-week ceasefire for Iran was announced on 7th April. On 9th April, several Gulf governments reported a full day without any new missiles or drones. The UAE’s defence ministry said the country was “free of any air threats” that day, after weeks of intercepting ballistic and cruise missiles and...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
One of the More Bizarre Hotel Rooms In Which I Have Ever Stayed: Tru by Hilton Hanoi Station. Hotel Review.
One of the more bizarre hotel rooms in which I have ever stayed was at the Tru by Hilton Hanoi Station hotel property, which is unlike its counterparts in the United States in many ways.
The overall theme of this hotel property is...
Frequent Miler
Free checked bags via credit cards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep353 | 4-10-26
In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about how Rakuten doubles select credit card signup bonuses, JetBlue polishes its previously lackluster Premier card, and how to avoid paying those increasing checked bag fees. Free checked bags via credit cards Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform....
Live and Let’s Fly
Traveling In SAS Business Class With My Family On The A350, The Full Review
I’ve had consistently good experiences with SAS longhaul business class over the years and this flight was no exception…not just because of the comfortable seat and excellent food, but because of the timing. Flying to Europe on Christmas Eve is not how I’d normally choose to spend the holiday, but...
2PAXfly
TURKISH AIRLINES: Leadership shake-up. Why?
A recent leadership overhaul at Turkish Airlines has sparked industry attention. Here’s a clear breakdown of what we know as fact and what is informed speculation. The interest in this story stems from Turkish Airlines’ recent commencement of non-stop flights to Istanbul from Australia. A flight I recently took, and...
No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: Chatrium Grand Bangkok
Disclaimer: In exchange for a review, I was invited to stay at Chatrium Grand Bangkok. How is it that, after countless visits to the three shopping centers of Central World, Siam Paragon, and the MBK Center, I never knew that the Chatrium Grand Bangkok existed? It’s not a small property,...
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 882 Chicago to Atlanta (Main Cabin – Exit Row)
It’s time for another of Snapshots from my most recent trip, this time focusing on the passenger experience on American Airlines 882 between Chicago and Atlanta (Main Cabin – Exit Row). I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the...
2PAXfly
THAILAND: Travel insurance for tourists may become compulsory
Thai authorities are moving toward making travel insurance mandatory for all foreign visitors, as hospitals struggle with rising unpaid medical bills from tourists. It’s not law yet, but according to the Bangkok Post, the direction for travellers is clear, so Australians should take note. Why Thailand is cracking down The...
2PAXfly
NEW ZEALAND: Top of the South Island, what we did and ate in Picton, Havelock and Blenheim
We had three nights/four days at the Picton Waterfront Apartments, and were mainly interested in rest and relaxation. We also did a little sightseeing, and winery wining and dining. This post is a short summary of some of those activities. Hope it gives you an idea of what you can...
