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Anthony’s Philippines: “It was an Adventure” Jake Redman
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Anthony’s Amazing Singapore: “Toe Dipping” Point of SE Asia Jake Redman
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Anthony’s Ireland: Hellman’s Makes Ketchup Too Jake Redman
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Dallas, Disney and Deals. Our 100th Episode. Jake Redman
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Middle East airspace closures have turned international flight paths into a high-stakes puzzle, with some fares jumping up to 10x overnight. Intel: The Airspace Wall March 2026. The Middle East corridor is effectively a no-go zone. Tehran, Baghdad, Damascus, Tel Aviv: dark. Now the knock-on stuff too: Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, […]
JAL just pushed the Spring 2026 refresh for all international long-haul routes as of March 1, and the JAL Business Class menu 2026 is looking sharp with seasonal transitions and high-end chef collabs. The Talent The carrier tapped two major names for the First and Business Class cabins. Chef Natsuko […]
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 […]
February 1, 2026. The date the Venture X party ended. Capital One finally pulled the plug on the most generous guest policy in the premium card market. No more “bring the whole squad” for free. The era of the “free lunch” in Denver, Dallas, Dulles, LAS, and JFK is officially […]
Menu upgrades between LHR and HND. I haven’t been shy about my love for Japan Airlines food in first class. The multi-course Japanese menu is full of fantastic and flavorful bites that we’ve given our highest rating to. Since our last JAL trek there have been menu tweaks in first class and […]
A big Addition In recent months we’ve seen little improvements in ultra long-haul Delta Business Class international service. Amenities like pajamas and improved amenity kits are perks that build more comfort into the “Delta One” brand. Now, a much larger improvement coming to select flights could finally bring a US legacy carrier to […]
Polaris- The new United Business Class: Part 1: The Seats Part 2: The Lounge Part 3: Menus, Service + Amenities We’ve seen the new seats and peeked at the new lounges, but what about the “Polaris” by United business class menu, service and amenities? In our final of three installments we explore what extras […]
Polaris- The new United Business Class: Part 1: The Seats Part 2: The Lounge Part 3: Menus, Service + Amenities (June 6) We’re giddy to see there will be an exclusive United Airlines Business Class lounge for intercontinental flights. The new “Polaris” lounge will surface first at Chicago O’Hare along with the start of […]
Polaris- The new United Business Class: Part 1: The Seats Part 2: The Lounge Part 3: Menus, Service + Amenities (June 6) New international United Business Class seats were introduced this week at an event in New York. The big news is that we’ll start to see the new “Polaris” seats beginning December 1, […]
