Sam Chui
Trip Report: The New Lufthansa Allegris A350 Flight
I joined the inaugural flight of Lufthansa featuring new Allegris products from Munich to Vancouver. The newly delivered Airbus A350 has a completely new cabin makeover. Video Munich - 01 May 2024 The inaugural flight was LH476 from Munich to Vancouver on 1 May. There was a welcome reception at...
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Travel with Grant Turned 11 Years Old Today!
Good morning everyone, I hope your week is going well.  I have an exciting announcement: Travel with Grant just turned 11 years old today!  Yup, I started this blog on May 1, 2013 and I can't believe I've had a travel blog for 11 years (I really can't believe I...
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DLD 480: Defer, deflect, but don’t drown
Aircraft orders shifting, service types are switching, and one major airport is underwater in this week's show.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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...
Sam Chui
Trip Report: Special Flight on Australia’s Newest Jet – Qantas A220
Qantas operated a special charter flight from Sydney to Uluru (Ayers Rock) on its new Airbus A220. I was onboard to experience the new aircraft and for the first time, visited the Australian outback. The first Qantaslink A220, featuring the artwork of Maringka Baker. The aircraft is named after the...
Sam Chui
Photo Report: Air India A350 Inaugural Flight
I flew on Air India’s new flagship, the A350-900 inaugural flight. This is the first plane that wears the new Air India livery. It is the first of 470 planes Air India has on order. Can Air India regain its former glory? Here's my experience with the new Air India....
Hawaii Calling
Review: Delta Airlines Economy A321NEO HNL-SEA (Honolulu to Seattle)
It has been a while since I have flown on Delta out of Honolulu so I was looking forward to this flight (DL360), Delta Airlines Economy A321NEO HNL-SEA, and doing a full review. Some quirky things I noticed at the gate and a great experience at the Delta Sky Club...
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DLD 464: Got Status?
As 2023 comes to a close we're talking about status earned, how we value it, and what the year ahead holds.
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And the Winner is… My Top 10 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2023
Good evening everyone, I hope your weekend is off to a great start.  As we wrap up 2023, it's time to take a look at my top 10 most popular blog posts of the year. Barring any crazy last minute spikes in blog readership, these are the top 10 blog posts...
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DLD 450: Wait, there’s now lounge elite status??
Delta made waves with its SkyMiles/SkyClub rules changes last week. Plus, new seats, new routes, and an end to revenge.