Opinion

My “Free” Hotel Breakfast Is $30 Per Day

The Airline Loyalty Perks I’d Love To Trade Away, But Can’t

It’s Time For Airlines Embrace “Drop” Culture, Like Sneakerheads

Would This Frequent Flyer Perk Cause Lawsuits And Divorce, Or Bliss?

My Brush With “Diva” Entitlement On Virgin Atlantic Business Class

The Plane Experience Details Only Frequent Flyers Notice

Controversial: The US Has The Best Airport Security And Immigration Products

Seats Are Boring, Tech Is The Future Of Business Class

Stop Being So Emotional About Elite Status And Travel Perks

Global Airlines: Officially Calling “BS”

Is Virgin Atlantic Outgrowing “Boutique” Label?

Done Right, Airline Elite Status Makes People Insane

Welcome To The Airport VIP Lounge, Please Grab Snacks And Leave

The Psychology Of Hotel Credit Card Authorizations

Digital Nomads: “Ruining” Local Communities, Or Helping Growth?

Do You Ever Get Recognized On Planes Or In Airports?

You Want A One Way Ticket, Or Two Round Trips For Your Points?

My (Successful) Virgin Atlantic Upgrade Strategy

TSA PreCheck: What Is Wrong With People?

My Favorite Airline “Seat Swap” Story

Perks Before “Elite Status” Is The New Airline Loyalty Trend

My Favorite Words And Phrases From Travels Around The Globe

How Airlines Added “New Luxury” To Business Class In 2022

Hot Take: Delta Offering “No Meal” In Business Class Is Fantastic

Travel Summit: Catch My Only Speaking Appearance In North America

Hotel Loyalty Programs Are Playing A Dumb Game They Will Lose

Restaurant Table Time Limits: Thanks, Now Pay And Leave ASAP

Opinion: Heathrow Should Have To Call Passengers About Cancellations

Why Can’t US Airport Immigration Add These Basic Passenger Features?

Being A Travel Blogger Can Be Amazing, But Sometimes It’s Not

In Defense Of Airbnb (It’s Not Awful)

For $2500 A Night, I Should Expect Free Water From The Hotel, Right?

Should Better Travel Loyalty Members Get Better Chances To Use Points?

First Class Etiquette: Flying With Kids?

Honestly, WTF Is Going On With British Airways Mask Policy?

I Understand The Four Seasons Hotel Obsession Now

Scoring My 2020 Travel Predictions During The Pandemic, In 2022

Glad I Had My Time: That’s Travel, Ain’t It?

Tinder Swindler: What Happened To The Travel Perks And Points?!

Help, I’m Killing The Hotel Industry And I Can’t Stop!

Travel Sustainability: Going For “Green” Or For Gold?

8 “Covid Features” In Travel I Hope Stay Forever

Friendliest Infant Airline Ticket Policies

Quarantine For Christmas? Why Testing Before Flying Sucks, Even If Vital

Are Other Fully Vaccinated (And Boosted) Travelers Fed Up, Too?

How Travel Bans Could Create The Next Global Health Crisis

Preview: On Board The First Flights To USA Post Travel Bans

Does ‘Elite Status’ In Travel Even Matter Anymore?

I Think Manufactured Spending Is Dumb

Does British Airways Offer The World’s Worst First Class?

Finally, Good Heathrow Arrivals Without Queues

Ludicrous: Heathrow Airport Wants To Charge £44 Per Passenger

European Low Cost Airlines: What’s Not To Love?

Opinion: Airlines Should Offer “Upsell” Wine

Should You Still “Dress Up” To Fly In First Class?

Opinion: It’s Taken Me 20 Years To Write About 9/11

International Travel Won’t Recover While Vaccinated People Must Test

Why Aren’t Highly Vaccinated Countries Open Yet?

Why Hotel Loyalty Lags Behind Airlines, And Is Only Getting Worse

Opinion: Tourists Deserve Red Carpet Arrivals, Not 6 Hour Airport Queues