I went to Nairobi for the first time back in 2006. It was my first stop before heading to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for my 28th birthday. To get to Nairobi from New York, I first had to fly to London where I had a long layover in Heathrow Airport. I avoided this the second time […]
Qatar Airways Business Class
November 19, 2014 by 11 Comments
Qatar Airways is one of the best airlines in the world. In fact, earlier this year I named it one of the 30 best airlines in the world at #6. You may or may not know much about Qatar or Qatar Airways but you should and you will in the coming years. The tiny Middle […]
Bloody Seat on American Airlines Flight
August 25, 2014 by 18 Comments
Yesterday I flew from New York to Los Angeles via Columbus, Ohio. I flew on American Airlines flight 1265 to LA and as I walked into my row I saw a big smear of blood on the wall just over the armrest on the window seat that was supposed to be my seat. At first […]
Why Airline Elite Status is Less Valuable Now Than Ever Before
February 10, 2014 by 27 Comments
Airlines, points, miles, status, silver, gold, platinum, elite; whatever! These are the buzzwords that have long defined airline elite status. Passengers would go to extraordinary lengths to get miles and points. People would buy long, cheap turnaround flights just to get the miles to qualify or re-qualify for their elite status. Why? So they could […]
My Appearance on Your World with Neil Cavuto
May 23, 2013 by 11 Comments
Here is my appearance last week on ‘Your World with Neil Cavuto’ on Fox News. I didn’t get an official clip so I just recorded it with my phone from the TV so the sound isn’t great but you can definitely hear. I had a blast on the show and want to thank Neil again […]
The 5 Best Airlines in Africa
April 23, 2013 by 84 Comments
The 5 best airlines in Africa can be as contentious a topic as airlines in Africa in general. Some people are afraid to fly airlines in Africa period. That is obviously because of their own ignorance and fear but not all the fears are self conjured. Many African airlines do not have good safety records […]
Why Singapore Airlines is the Best Airline in the World
October 12, 2012 by 32 Comments
Many things in travel are debatable. What’s the best country? Where is the best food? What’s the best city? Beach? Resort, etc.? In my mind, and in the minds of many of the world’s premier travelers, one thing that’s not debatable is that Singapore Airlines is the best airline in the world. The first time […]
How to Choose an Airline Alliance
January 19, 2012 by 15 Comments
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 30 years you are undoubtedly aware of frequent flyer programs. Frequent flyer programs are airline loyalty programs that reward you with miles that can be redeemed for free flights or other rewards. Every airline on Earth has one in some form or another. Some airlines […]
Money Saving Air Travel Tips
November 29, 2010 by 21 Comments
I am back in the States now after a long and successful trip around the world. There were some 30ish flight segments and a lot of tired eyes. However, the cost of a trip like this was not that bad, even with all of the flying. I was just sitting here thinking about how cheap […]
Budget Airlines and Stupid Charges
February 9, 2009 by 3 Comments
If you’ve traveled around a bit, you’ve no doubt been on a budget airline at some point or are at least acutely aware of them. These are the airlines born in Europe with airlines like EasyJet and RyanAir, that have become a huge hit in places like Asia with the uncanny Air Asia. Several others […]
