Oklahoma City is one of my favorite cities to visit. It is laid back and has way less traffic than my favorite city, Dallas. On this particular trip, I had to be in Oklahoma City for one of my…
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Review: Japan Airlines (787-900) Economy Class – Tokyo to Dallas
As I mentioned before, I had issues trying at check-in for the last segment of my trip. There were kiosks near the check-in counter so I tried to used one but was turned away by one of the agents. She merely said…
Review: TEI Lounge – Narita International Airport
I had a quick, uneventful stay at the IASS Lounge. The lounge was not appealing, to say the least. Even with the experience burned into my brain, I decided to check out the TEI Lounge…
Review: IASS Executive Lounge – Narita International Airport
After a short stay at the 9 Hours Capsule Hotel, it was time to make my way into Terminal 2 to check in for my flight to Dallas. The original flight was canceled due to my…
Review: 9 Hours Capsule Hotel – Narita International Airport
I was not able to make my connection on Singapore Airlines to Los Angeles. The Singapore Airlines’ agents were kind enough to give me options of hotels in and near Narita International Airport while I sorted out…
FINALLY: SilkAir is Singapore Airlines
Regional airlines are the backbone of the airline industry. Airlines such as Mesa, SkyWest, and Envoy, are essential to mainline air operations in the…
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…