American Airlines: More Than Just Flights In the spirit of giving credit where it’s due, let’s chat about the things American Airlines does right. I’m also delving into what Delta and United excel at, and airing my grievances with the “big three” U.S. carriers in separate posts. Now, living in…
Spirit Airlines CEO Tries to Calm the Turbulence Yesterday, we delved into Spirit Airlines’ unsettling financial situation, as highlighted in a regulatory filing. The airline starkly warned of “substantial doubt” about its future sustainability over the coming year. With its current credit card processor deal expiring at the end of…
Discover Marriott’s Luxurious Mapito Safari Camp Hold onto your safari hats, folks, because Marriott is making a splash in the world of high-end safari camps. As of late April 2025, they’ve laid out plans for their newest venture into the wild—a luxury safari camp. The buzz? Well, hold your binoculars…
American Airlines Expands Europe Flight Network Lately, it’s been difficult to resist the magnetic pull of Europe if you’re planning a summer getaway from the States. This strong demand has airlines scrambling to maximize capacity on transatlantic routes. Each year, just like clockwork, airlines fine-tune their European schedules based on…
Unraveling the Mystery of Quintana Roo’s Visitax So, has anyone else found themselves flummoxed by the sneaky little travel requirement known as the Visitax? It seems like Quintana Roo, Mexico has a hidden gem of confusion for travelers – a mandatory tourist tax that’s not quite mandatory in the conventional…
Air Traffic Controller’s Frustration Goes Viral If you’re anything like me and have a soft spot for the eccentric world of aviation, then listen up — we’ve got a real gem here. Picture this: an air traffic controller at Newark International Airport, having a go at a pilot. The exchange…
Transferring Citi ThankYou Points: Everything You Need to Know Citi ThankYou points make up one of the big, fancy currencies you can transfer around, and with them, you’re holding the wifi password to the luxury travel lounge. Sure, there are other ways to use them (cash back, anybody?), but nothing…
Accelerate Your AAdvantage and Hyatt Status Ah, the joy of bouncing between loyalty programs like a pinball in a retro arcade. American AAdvantage and World of Hyatt are back with a tantalizing offer, letting select members swap statuses and fast-track their way to elite serenity. But, let’s not get ahead…
Alila Mayakoba: Booking Commences for 2026 Buckle up, folks, because the ever-popular Andaz Mayakoba took a little hiatus back in March 2025. Why, you ask? Well, it’s getting a swanky makeover. Once it’s all shiny and new, it’s re-emerging in the hotel landscape as the Alila Mayakoba, ready to mingle…
Cathay Pacific Strands Passengers for 28 Hours: A Soggy Saga Oh, Cathay Pacific, what have you done now? It’s one thing when thunderstorms lash out with a wrathful zephyr, but how you handle the situation is entirely another. Holding passengers hostage aboard a plane for a near-glacial 28 hours does…