Eye of the Flyer
The Pros and Cons of Sailing on Oceania’s Smallest R-Class Ships
Introduction:  Our Panama Canal Cruise on Oceania Sirena How to Save Money on an Oceania Cruises Sailing Oceania Cruises Fleet Explained Delta First Class Review Atlanta (ATL) to Panama City (PTY) Westin Playa Bonita Panama Pre-Cruise Hotel Review Panama Canal Marriott Bonvoy Hotel Options Ranked Panama Canal New Cruise Terminal...
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My 2024 Travel Recap: Elite Statuses, Flights & Hotel Nights
Discover my 2024 travel adventures, including elite airline and hotel statuses, 30 flights, and 33 hotel nights. From earning Alaska Airlines MVP Elite Status to utilizing Hilton's Friends & Family plan, explore how I navigated the skies and luxury stays without Hyatt Globalist Elite Status. Join me as I recount...
Wild About Travel
2024 Recapped: Best and Worst Airports in the World
Over the last week, I have reviewed my 2024 destinations and rated the best and worst airlines. Today, I want to focus on the best and worst airports after flying to or from 65 airports in 2024 and 289 in my lifetime. Whether you’re starting your journey or connecting at...
Wild About Travel
My 2024 Around the World – now 90 Countries
Happy New Year! Where did you explore/enjoy/experience in 2024? I had a phenomenal 2024, visiting 28 countries throughout the year, including five new ones. This brings the total number of countries I have ever visited to 90. I also explored 15 new cities, and flew my 100th Boeing 747! From...
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2024’s Must-Reads: Have You Read My Most Popular Posts Yet?
Discover the top 10 must-read blog posts of 2024 and revisit timeless favorites from previous years. From savvy travel tips and financial insights to popular product reviews, these posts have captivated readers all year long. Have you explored these trending topics yet? Dive in now to catch up on what...
Nerd Ka Travel
Alaska Airlines Premium Class Review Seattle To Dallas September 2022
Due personal reasons I needed to go to Dallas even though I had just arrived from Atlanta the night before. It felt like I was slowly turning into an airplane. This trip report is a hybrid of the same flight
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 513: We Try Harder(ish)
Is it finally time for some passenger rights in the USA? And why does air travel feel more unbundled than ever, in every class of travel?
Hawaii Calling
American Airlines DFW-HNL Premium Economy Review | Boeing 777
After a family event in Colorado Springs, I boarded an American Airlines Flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Honolulu (HNL) in Premium Economy on a Boeing 777. With a flight time of 7 hours and 21 minutes, this long journey was a perfect test to see if American’s Premium Economy...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Vietnam Airlines Lotus Business Class Lounge Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
The Vietnam Airlines Lotus Business Class Lounge in Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) has remained remarkably consistent over the years and offers a nice retreat from the busy concourses below. Vietnam Airlines Lotus Business Class Lounge Review (SGN) If you scroll down to my 2018 review below, you will see...
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Track IHG Nightly Award Rates & Rebook When Prices Drop (My Recent NYC Example)
Good morning everyone, I hope your week is going well.  Last week (Thanksgiving Week), Laura and I spent 4 days in New York City.  We stayed at the conveniently located Crowne Plaza Times Square IHG Hotel which is close to Times Square, the Theater District, the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, and...
Travel Codex
Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge B Frankfurt (Non-Schengen)
And at long last, I fully wrap-up my Northern Lights trip report to Finland. After a visit to the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, I hit one more lounge before my Singapore Suites flight. The Lufthansa Senator Lounge B Frankfurt services Star Alliance First Class passengers. It’s among the nicer...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 511: Gobbledy good times
Sure, the U/LCCs are struggling right now, but they're still planning for growth in 2025.
Sam Chui
Photo Report: Inside the New Emirates Airbus A350
Emirates unveiled the first Airbus A350 to join its fleet at an exclusive event in Dubai. Join me onboard the brand-new aircraft. Emirates new A350-900 will feature three cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers (32 Business, 21 Premium Economy and 259 Economy seats). The Emirates A350 is the first new aircraft type...
Travel Codex
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge FRA (Nov 2024)
I arrived early for my Singapore Suites flight from Frankfurt to New York, affording plenty of time for lounging. Although a premium class ticket on Singapore affords you access to Lufthansa lounges, Singapore actually directs First Class passengers to the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Frankfurt. So I headed there...
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ExpressVPN Black Friday Deal: Get 6 Extra Months Free with 24 Month Plan
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your week is going well.  Black Friday is right around the corner and ExpressVPN wants to get the party started early.  ExpressVPN normally offers a 1 month free trial when you become a member, but during this promotion, you can get 6 extra months free...