Last week, Iberia’s surprise premium economy inaugural flight from New York (JFK) to Madrid (MAD) had left me in Europe needing to book a last-minute flight to get back home. Thankfully, Russ…
NYC’s Museum of Natural History and Bronx Zoo Host Sleepovers for Grown-Ups
Children’s books — and movies like Night at the Museum — have long left kids fantasizing about what a museum slumber party might be like. But just because you’re old enough …
Stay at World’s Best Hotel, Big United Changes, a Top New Card and More
Check out the so-called #1 hotel in the world in TPG’s full review. Hotel Review: The Marangga Villa at Nihiwatu, IndonesiaNihiwatu was rated the world’s top hotel by Travel + Leisure, …
Life Ball: The World’s Best Party, Flight and HIV/AIDS Fundraiser
If you mention the “Life Ball” to friends overseas, chances are their eyes will light up — this is Europe’s biggest and most over-the-top HIV/AIDS fundraiser, an event hoste…
This Crazy 787 Takeoff Proves Just How Powerful Airliners Can Be
Soon, all eyes in the aviation industry will be turning to the Paris Air Show. This blockbuster event, held on odd-numbered years (as opposed to the Farnborough Air Show which is held on even-numbe…
British Airways Is Giving Its JFK Terminal a Royal Makeover
British Airways has shared renderings in a press release of planned upgrades to its flagship airport space in the USA — Terminal 7 at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport. The airline wil…
I’m in Asia This Week — Follow My Adventures on Snapchat
I am in Asia this week. I flew American Airlines from Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG) on the carrier’s 777 Flagship First Class. On our descent into HKG, we had an aborted landing and ha…
American Airlines Defers Airbus A350 Deliveries Yet Again
Airbus’ newest wide-body, the A350, is truly a masterpiece of modern aviation. As Airbus’ counter to Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, there are a lot of shared features between the two ai…
Rainbow Railroad Is Saving LGBT Lives in Chechnya — Donating Points Will Help
When I first heard the reports of gay concentration camps in Chechnya, I was in denial. Surely this couldn’t be happening — not in 2017. Sadly, as report after report came out in media …
Alaska Limiting Priority Pass Guest Access at Some Lounges
As more consumers sign up for premium travel cards like the Platinum Card from American Express, the Chase Sapphire Reserve, the Ritz-Carlton Rewards Card, Citi Prestige and others that come with P…