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American Airlines’ Raven + Lily Premium Economy Kits: A Pouch You’ll Actually Keep?

Jake Redman March 2, 2026

Cathay Pacific dropped the Goods of Desire collab after a multi-year run (2012–2016). Ancient history. If you’re still looking for that specific quirky Hong Kong vibe, you’re about a decade late to the gate. Today’s premium cabin landscape is less about “quirky” and more about “lifestyle utility.” Enter American Airlines and their pivot (Fall 2025) to Raven + Lily. Our take on the current state of the AA long-haul kit. Specifically for Premium Economy. This American Airlines Raven + Lily Premium Economy amenity kit shows up on AA international flights / American Airlines international long-hauls. Official info lives at aa.com. […]

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The Last Honest Place in the Airport: Why the MSP Observation Deck Beats a Crowded Lounge

Jake Redman March 1, 2026

Published: February 28, 2026 • Updated: February 28, 2026 February 2026. Travel is a grind. Lounges are at capacity. The “exclusive” experience is now a 45-minute waitlist for a lukewarm buffet. Between the Global Entry suspension and the United MileagePlus squeeze, the airport has become a series of obstacles and paywalls. If you aren’t a 1K or carrying the right metal credit card, you’re the product, not the guest. The lounge used to be the escape. Now it’s the Hunger Games. People fighting over the last power outlet. Travelers shouting into Zoom calls about quarterly projections. It’s exhausting. If you’re […]

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Finally, IHG Gets Cool: What You Need to Know About the New ‘Noted Collection’

Jake Redman February 28, 2026

IHG just launched its 21st brand. It’s called the Noted Collection. The move was official as of February 17, 2026. If you’re tired of the “beige box” hotel experience, this is for you. It’s IHG’s latest play into the “soft luxury” space. Think independent hotels that want to keep their soul but need IHG’s massive booking engine to survive. For those of us who live out of a suitcase but hate the corporate feel of a standard Crowne Plaza, this is a big win. The Lowdown on Noted Collection IHG has been on a tear lately. 11 new brands in […]

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