Miles To Memories
Vegas Gaming Numbers Down, Rio’s Management Change, Paris Versailles Update & Inside Papi Steak
Drop in gaming revenues, Paris Vegas new tower update, non-competes going away, Trop implosion timeline and an update on the Brightline West high speed train. The post Vegas Gaming Numbers Down, Rio’s Management Change, Paris Versailles Update & Inside Papi Steak appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
In the Hot Seat: American Airlines CEO Explains His $32 Million Pay Package At Companywide Meeting
After American's earnings call on Thursday, in prepared remarkets to the airline's employees as a 'State of the Airline' event (a recording of which was reviewed by View From The Wing), Isom brought up his pay package and fumbled through an explanation. And as they say, when you're explaining...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: April 27, 2024
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I had a fun family trip this week to a Caribbean points property, which I’ll be reviewing soon. I might be taking a review trip later in the week, but am still on the fence on finalizing it. On the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Buggered Brit Must Pay United Airlines $20,000 For Bad Behavior Onboard
It’s nice to see passengers held accountable for their poor behavior onboard when they get drunk and make a scene. One British man has been ordered to pay United Airlines over $20,000 in restitution for his drunk and disorderly conduct onboard. British Man Must Pay United Airlines $20,000 Restitution For...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Tasting Menu For Tempo by Hilton Hotel Properties
A tasting menu for Tempo by Hilton hotel properties was served for lunch during a sneak peek of a mock-up of the LivSmart Studios by Hilton brand as part of the Art of the Brand event that was sponsored by Hilton in Nashville recently. Beside the long table where lunch was...
Your Mileage May Vary
Can You To Go To The Bathroom When The “Fasten Seat Belt” Sign Is On?
One time when Joe and I were flying from JFK to MCO, we couldn’t help but hear the conversation in the row directly in front of us. We had hit…
View from the Wing
Paid $4,600, Got A Broken Seat: Is 5,000 Miles From American Airlines Enough?
An American Airlines passenger flying from Charlotte to Munich purchased a business class ticket that they say cost them $4,600. Once they boarded they discovered that their seat did not move. It did not recline. It did not turn into a bed. It was just a...
Miles To Memories
My Travel Grievances, Version 3.0 – Are You With Me Or Not?
Exploring ain't all pretty, and my 2024 travel grievances are here to prove it. Have you experienced any of these people? The post My Travel Grievances, Version 3.0 – Are You With Me Or Not? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Travel With Grant
My Experience Cancelling 2 International Business Class Awards: Avianca LifeMiles & Singapore Airlines
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your weekend is going well.  A few weeks ago, I had to cancel a few international business class awards due to a scheduling conflict, so I wanted to share the various cancellation processes, timelines, and fees involved.  If you find yourself in a similar situation,...
One Mile at a Time
Amex Business Platinum Card Review: Big Bonus, Huge Benefits
The American Express Platinum cards are some of the most well-known premium cards out there. Many people are familiar with The Platinum Card from American Express (review), which is one of the most popular personal premium cards on the market.
Live and Let’s Fly
How A Flight Attendant Turned My Economy Class Seat Into A Business Class Seat…
For those who missed my earlier TAROM A318 business class review, I want to focus here on how a flight attendant turned my economy class seat into a business class seat…which helps understand why European carriers do business class a very different way than US carriers. Turning An Economy Class...
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture Rewards Card Review – outstanding welcome offer
Learn how signing up for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card can supercharge your travel with at least $750 and benefits that include ...
Point Me to the Plane
A Disappointing Park Hyatt Stay
Not every Park Hyatt property is a winner. For surprising reasons, this one falls short.
Your Mileage May Vary
Venture X Cardholders – Don’t Forget To Activate Hertz President Circle Status
The Venture X card from Capital One provides several perks for travelers. Some overlap other mid-range to luxury cards, such as Priority Pass club access and TSA Precheck/Global Entry reimbursement.…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: TAROM A318 Business Class
Flying on TAROM is like stepping back in time 20 years. My TAROM A318 flight from London to Bucharest reminded me of what it was like to fly when I was a child–both the good and the bad. TAROM A318 Business Class Review I booked my ticket from London to...
View from the Wing
Crumbling First Class Cabin: The American Airlines Broken Seats That Just Keep Flying Anyway
One of the more shocking things - beyond dirty seats - has been missing seat backs in first class, with seats taken out of service. The response from the airline (and some readers) has been that it’s better to fly planes in this condition than delay flights to address...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Will Resume Flights Between New York and Nigeria; Increases Capacity to Ghana
Delta Air Lines announced yesterday that it’s resuming service between New York John F… The post Delta Will Resume Flights Between New York and Nigeria; Increases Capacity to Ghana appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Detroit Airport Tells Passengers To Tip At Water Refill Stations: Is Your Money Just Another Hidden Fee?
You're not allowed to bring bottles filled with water through airport security. Bottled water is often much more expensive at the airport. If you want to avoid the single use plastics, or just save money, airports frequently have filling stations. At the Detroit airport these water filling machines solicit...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
LivSmart Studios by Hilton: A Sneak Peek
As part of the Art of the Brand event that was sponsored by Hilton in Nashville recently, a sneak peek was given to one of the newest brands: LivSmart Studios by Hilton, which was first introduced on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 under the temporary name of Project H3. Although Hilton already...
One Mile at a Time
American Faces 12 Years In Jail For Bringing Ammunition To Turks & Caicos
An American visitor to Turks & Caicos is facing a lengthy jail sentence, after he accidentally brought some ammunition with him on a trip. I’m sort of sympathetic, but also sort of not.
Live and Let’s Fly
Pathetic: Lebanon Upset Over “Israeli” Ethiopian Airlines 787-9
Lebanese authorities were so incensed at seeing “Tel Aviv” on the side of an Ethiopian Airlines 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft that Africa’s largest air carrier was forced to remove it before it could take off from Beirut. No folks, this is not The Onion…. Ethiopian Airlines 787-9 With “Tel Aviv” Written...
View from the Wing
Flight to Phoenix Makes Unplanned Stop – Because The Lavatories Were Busting At The Seams [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Flight to Phoenix Makes Unplanned Stop – Because The Lavatories Were Busting At The Seams [Roundup]...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Unruly Brit Passenger Who Forced Diversion of United Flight to Bangor Ordered to Pay $20,000 in Restitution to Airline
An unruly passenger who forced the pilots of a transatlantic United Airlines flight to Newark to divert to Bangor Airport in Maine, after getting into an argument with his girlfriend before threatening to “mess up the plane” and pushing the flight purser into a corner has been ordered to pay...
Frequent Miler
Unlocking the lap of luxury with points [Week in review]
This week, Hyatt’s disappointing announcement of the details of its Mr & Mrs Smith partnership put luxury hotels front of mind. Specifically, it made us think a lot about other ways to get luxury stays using points (since using Hyatt points for Mr & Mrs Smith is basically a non-starter now)....
One Mile at a Time
Which US Airline CEO Was Highest Paid In 2023? ($34.2 Million)
In recent weeks, we’ve seen most major US airlines release their 2023 proxy statements, which contain all kinds of interesting information. Among those is the executive compensation at these airlines…
The Bulkhead Seat
Lufthansa’s First Allegris Lounge Will Debut in Newark This July
Last week, I wrote about Lufthansa’s first Airbus A350-900 with its new Allegris (Business… The post Lufthansa’s First Allegris Lounge Will Debut in Newark This July appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Bulkhead Seat
Woman Melts Down at LAX Cursing and Demanding to Speak to Pete Buttigieg
A Delta Air Lines passenger went on a profanity-laced tirade when she unleashes on… The post Woman Melts Down at LAX Cursing and Demanding to Speak to Pete Buttigieg appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge – London Heathrow T4 (LHR)
Unlike my previous visit, the Plaza Premium in London Heathrow (LHR) T4 was packed with a dismal selection of food…I stayed only a few minutes, preferring to wait for my flight in the gate area. Plaza Premium Lounge Review – London Heathrow T4 (LHR) First, the LHR T4 Plaza Premium...
One Mile at a Time
American Delays Premium Boeing 787, Flagship Business Suites
I can’t say I’m surprised, but delivery delays at Boeing are causing American Airlines to update its plans, and postpone the introduction of its new business class product.
Monkey Miles
DOT makes final rule on automatic refunds in the event of cancellation or significant delay
On Wednesday, the DOT announced some new rules that are intended to give passengers more rights when their flight plans are interrupted. Here are the details: If your flight is Canceled, Significantly Changed, or Delayed more than 3 hours domestically or 6 hours internationally You are now entitled to a...
One Mile at a Time
KLM Employees Can Soon Wear Sneakers As Part Of Uniform
Dutch carrier KLM is changing its uniform policy, and that includes the option of more comfortable footwear.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Cabin Crew and Pilots at Dutch Flag Carrier Are Now Allowed to Wear Sneakers to Work and the Airline Even Has its Own Branded Shoes
Cabin crew, pilots and ground staff at Dutch flag carrier KLM will soon be allowed to wear sneakers to work as part of an initiative to improve employee wellbeing at the Amsterdam-based airline. From May 6, staffers will either be allowed to wear their own sneakers, so long as they...