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United States International Travel Restrictions
In the past two weeks have seen quite the flurry of new restrictions as it pertains to international travel. The first was the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requiring international travelers to…
Review: All Nippon Airways (Bombardier Dash 8) Economy Class – Nagoya to Tokyo
I checked my bag in Okinawa but had to pick it up in Nagoya, for some unknown reason. This caused me to exit the secure side of the airport and check in again. How in the…
Phillips Loop Blog Top 10 YouTube Videos (2020)
The past year was unusually quiet one for me. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and military restrictions, my travel was almost non-existent. Since I did not travel, my reviews were few…
Mandatory Quarantine for International Air Travelers Coming to the U.S.?
A few days ago, I wrote a blog post about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) international travel requirements for travelers coming to the United States (U.S.). This requirement is…
Spirit Airlines 80% Off Promotion
In a nod to my hopes of traveling more this year, I came across a promotion from Spirit Airlines which seems sure to get more passengers in the sky. The airline is offering an…
Man Hid in O’Hare for Three Months
I love traveling more than I can ever put into words. The journey, to me, is far greater than the destination. Some airports have really awesome places to visit to get away from the noise in the terminal. Some of my favorites are the…
Review: All Nippon Airways (737-800) Economy Class – Naha to Nagoya
After a short visit in Okinawa to recharge, it was now time to start the long journey back to the United States. I changed my original flight from Naha to Tokyo because I did not want to…
Review: All Nippon Airways 767-300 Business Class – Fukuoka to Naha
I left the lounge 30 minutes prior to departure because I did not want to have another missed flight on this trip. As I was walking out, an announcement came over the Public Address System for passengers to…
Marriott Bonvoy Announces Elite Benefits (2021)
Marriott Bonvoy has announced additional elite benefits for 2021. This elite benefit continues the annual rollout of perks for Marriott elite members. I am a huge…
Review: All Nippon Airways Lounge – Fukuoka
The two days in Fukuoka went by entirely too fast. My family and I said our “see you laters” and I headed to the lobby to secure transportation to the airport. Fukuoka International was…
What Is the No Fly List?
The past week has been a difficult one for the United Stated of America. The riots at the Capitol left an officer, Brian Sicknick, and four others dead. In turn, people throughout the world have…
Airbnb Cancels All Washington, D.C. Reservations During the Presidential Inauguration
Today Airbnb announced, via press release, that all current reservations for the week of the Presidential Inauguration in the Washington, D.C. metro area have been or will be…
American Airlines Award Ticket Upgrade
Last week, I wrote about my experience requesting a wheelchair on American Airlines. The one-way trip was booked as an award ticket for 7,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles…
BREAKING: Negative COVID Test Required to Enter U.S.
I wrote a post, just a couple of days ago, imploring travelers to get a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) prior to and after their trip. The post generated quite a few positive and negative responses…