Travel With Grant
Listen to Grant on the Miles to Memories Podcast (Again)
Good morning everyone, I hope your week is going well.  A few days ago, I had the pleasure of being a guest / co-host on the Miles to Memories Podcast.  I spoke with Shawn Coomer (MtM Founder) while Joe Cheung took the day/night off. This was my second time on...
Travel Codex
Review: Fairmont Maldives Grounds, Amenities and Dining
Welcome back! In the first part of this review, I covered the logistics of staying at a private island resort in the Maldives and reviewed the Fairmont Maldives overwater villa. In this post, I will talk about the resort grounds, amenities, and dining options. I will even touch on the...
Travel With Grant
My Experience Cancelling 3 International Business Class Awards: Delta, Korean Air & Air France / KLM
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your weekend is going well.  A few weeks ago, I had to cancel a few international business class awards, so I wanted to share the various cancellation processes, timelines, and fees involved.  If you find yourself in a similar situation, you will know what to...
Sam Chui
Trip Report: Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Inaugural Flight
I flew on the inaugural Hawaiian Airlines B787-9 from San Francisco to Honolulu. This is a photo trip report of my onboard experience. Video Flight HA11 San Francisco to Honolulu There were some celebrations and festivities at the gate before we board. Passengers were given Hawaiian Lei. (Flower ring) as...
Travel With Grant
My 2 Favorite Restaurant & Food Apps for New York City: InKind & Too Good To Go
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your week is going well.  2 weeks ago, I was in New York City with Laura for her Spring Break.  We had a great time seeing musicals, walking around Manhattan, and eating out at fancy restaurants.  During our time in NYC, we used 2 apps...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 477: Playing the fool
We're skipping April Fool's Day in favor of some real news, including at least one story we were convinced should've been a joke.
Frequent Floaters
Terrible! – Copa Airlines Business Class
Introduction: Sailing Celebrity Cruises’ Flora in the Galapagos What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise Getting to Quito, Ecuador in Delta First Class JW Marriott Hotel Quito Review Exploring Quito, Ecuador on a Celebrity Cruises Excursion Quito to the Galapagos and Back by Avianca Charter Ship Review – Celebrity Flora...
Points With a Crew
Our First “First Class” Flight (mini-review)
Okay - I tried to tell the kids that this "first class" flight wasn't going to be very exciting, but nothing I could do would stop them from ..
2PAXfly
TRIP REPORT: Flight Review – Sydney to Christchurch on Qantas in Business – same, same but different
This was a fairly standard Qantas Business Class flight over the ‘duch‘ to Christchurch. At the end of the flight, there was a little excitement with a medical incident onboard. Flight Details Flight: QF139Route: Sydney, Australia (SYD) – Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC)Date: Monday, 4 September 2023Depart: 6:55 PMArrive: 11:59 PMDuration:...
Travel Codex
Review: Austrian Business Lounge Vienna F Gates
After a busy day exploring Vienna, I headed to the airport a little early for my evening flight. With a couple of hours to kill, I headed to the Austrian Business Lounge Vienna F Gates. At least at off-peak times, this lounge offers comfortable seating, though with a so-so food...
Live from a Lounge
Review: 080 Arrival Lounge, Terminal 2, Bengaluru Airport
At Bengaluru Airport's Terminal 2, a hidden Arrivals lounge serves up some good meals at all hours of the day and night, and also provides a pit stop for those transiting from Bengaluru but have a few hours between flights. The post Review: 080 Arrival Lounge, Terminal 2, Bengaluru Airport...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 474: A shock to the system
Hopefully not too shocking, of course. But maybe enough to keep you awake, unlike those pilots…
2PAXfly
LOUNGE REVIEW: Revisiting the Sydney Qantas First Lounge
The focus of this trip report will be my stay at The George and the return flight in First Class on the Emirates A380 from Christchurch, New Zealand. But I thought it would be worthwhile recounting some of the experience with Qantas of getting to New Zealand. Introduction My flight...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 473: Huh, so now what?
American has a bunch more planes on order, while JetBlue and Spirit officially call it quits. Plus lots more...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
The Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge in Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is a solid lounge with friendly service and a la carte dining. Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge Kuala Lumpur Review (KUL) Prior to my Malaysia Airlines flight to Tokyo, I spent about 90 minutes in this lounge. Access + Hours + Location...