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
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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
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
How To Get a Row To Yourself on a Basic Budget
As nearly every airline has jumped on the bandwagon of selling discount, piece-meal basic-economy seats, there is the chance that your cheap ticket will exclude something as simple as seat assignments. In booking those basic seats, you know the risk of being in a middle seat on the dreaded red eye leg of your itinerary. There is nothing you can do to prevent it except shell out … [Read more...] about How To Get a Row To Yourself on a Basic Budget
Why I Booked a British Airways Ticket to Fly American
Although United had started a nonstop from Athens to Washington D.C. less than a week after my return home, I was left flying at least a one-stop itinerary. While there are a number of options that fly through Europe to the DC area, I knew it would be more challenging to transit and they would likely not accept the at-home Covid test to renter the United States. There was a … [Read more...] about Why I Booked a British Airways Ticket to Fly American
