The upgrade I received at the Hilton Checkers in downtown LA was one of the nicest suites I have ever stayed in. However, the experience was not great start to finish. I would like to note that I will not be writing a full review, as this stay took place two years ago and I had not used all the amenities enough to write a deep dive review. As a 15 year old I spent the day … [Read more...] about Success Story: Penthouse Suite Hilton Checkers LA
From Impressed to Disappointed: American Airlines Meals
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how impressed I was with American Airline’s recent gluten-free meal I was served on board a flight from Athens to New York. If you have not read that article, in summary, I was given a well-cooked steak in economy as my gluten-free specialty meal. With sky high expectations I boarded my American Airlines flight to Madrid from JFK. After … [Read more...] about From Impressed to Disappointed: American Airlines Meals
Cannot Check-in Online
Like most, I have gotten into the habit of checking into my flight 24 hours in advance. This way I have my digital boarding pass, have time to fix any mistakes and can make sure I have TSA Precheck. I then walk into the airport and head straight to security with my boarding pass on my phone. More recently I have had to remind myself that I need to arrive at the airport a … [Read more...] about Cannot Check-in Online
Why Order a Specialty Meal
I have written numerous articles about my adventures as a gluten-free traveler. I am unable to eat most airline meals because of my dietary restrictions, so when booking a flight, I always request a specialty meal. Many people are in the same boat and order specialty meals based on dietary requirements, but here is why I recommend ordering a specialty meal even if you can eat … [Read more...] about Why Order a Specialty Meal
European Carriers Canceling Codeshare Flights
This week’s article is based on a recent discovery and conversation I had with an American Airlines agent. For a late summer Iberian peninsula trip, I booked with American Airlines due to lower fares and direct flights at the time. Although those flights were ultimately cancelled, I ended up booking connections through One World (American’s alliance) hubs. This … [Read more...] about European Carriers Canceling Codeshare Flights
