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Reflecting on my 1st year as a Hilton Honors Diamond member

I believe Hilton Honors is one of the best (if not the best) hotel loyalty programs. For starters, there is a huge number of Hilton properties in the U.S., Europe and around the world. I’ve rarely been to a destination that doesn’t have a Hilton property nearby. This makes it easy to earn points and provides plenty of options…

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MSC status match: How status with another cruise line got me perks with MSC

If cruise discounts, priority embarkation, welcome parties and free gifts sound enticing, pay attention. There’s one cruise line in the entire industry that will match your status with other travel brands (and not just cruise lines), allowing you to access a variety of perks. MSC Cruises‘ status match can take you from no status (if you’ve never sailed with…

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End of an era: How the mighty Boeing 747 inspired this pilot

This month was a momentous but sad time in aviation history. After 53 groundbreaking years and more than 1,570 airframes, the final Boeing 747 ever to be built rolled out of the hangar at Boeing’s factory in Everett, Washington, just outside Seattle. Soon to be delivered to cargo operator Atlas Air, the 747 is the aircraft of commercial aviation….

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More than 30 Emirates Lounges now open worldwide

Celebrating the re-opening of the Emirates Lounge in Concourse C, Dubai International Airport – the 7th Dubai lounge to reopen after the pandemic, premium passengers can look forward to an exceptionally comfortable travel experience during the upcoming peak travel period, as more than 30 Emirates Lounges around the world have returned to full service.

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