Anthony Losanno

Southwest Airlines is expanding its international reach through a new partnership with South Korea's Air Premia. This is the ninth airline to sign on with the US carrier in the past few years.

I should know better than to book a flight on one of United's Boeing 777-200 or 757-200 aircraft. The lie-flat seats lure me in every time and I consistently find myself facing mechanical issues as a result. The flight I'm currently typing this on departed late from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) due to a mechanical issue (someone stole a seat cushion from Economy). The flight itself was uneventful. Poor service, an even worse meal, and inoperable Wi-Fi were all served up on this ancient aircraft. This ended with us diverting from our destination of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Due to weather in the area. Of course, this airport cannot accommodate deplaning a 777, so now we wait. While I can't blame United for what Mother Nature cooked up this evening, I can for everything else. It also leads me to believe that United can try as hard as it wants to, but it will never dethrone Delta as the premium airline (even though that premium can also be questioned at times).

A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany was forced to make an emergency diversion after a cabin window reportedly shattered shortly after takeoff. This partially pulled a passenger outside the aircraft in what can only be described as a horrifying midair ordeal.

This was by far one of the worst meals that I have been served on United Airlines and that says a lot if you've spent any time dining in the sky with the carrier. I switched onto this flight between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (which also

One of my favorite benefits of Hyatt's loyalty program is the ability to earn and redeem Suite Upgrade Awards. These have scored me some great suites in the past. Unfortunately, some properties are starting to restrict usage and World of Hyatt® members now have two more to add to the growing list of hotels where Suite Upgrade Awards can no longer be used.

After my flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), I had some time to check out the Alaska Airlines Lounge located in the C Concourse (on the mezzanine level next to Gate C-16). Just as I had not flown Alaska Airlines in 20 years, I had not been in a lounge in that time. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the lounge and hope to check out more of what Alaska has to offer.

Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas has officially entered the long-haul market, launching its first-ever intercontinental route with new nonstop service between Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG) and New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

The oneworld® alliance is looking to expand its lounge network with plans to open or rebrand lounges at up to 20 airports around the world.

We took my mom to Paris for her 70th birthday. I did not realize when I booked the trip that it was going to be so hot (we were there when temperatures were over 100 degrees). Summer travel and I'm not sure what made hotel rates astronomical. My usual spots in Paris were all over $1,000 per night. I did not see anything good with points and needed to book two rooms, so I opted for the Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel . While the hotel was by no means inexpensive, it was significantly less than others I was considering.

Greetings from Chicago! I'm spending the weekend at home before heading off to Malta and Sicily. In travel news this week, Delta added basic Business Class fares, Jeff Mauro talked patty melts on Reddit, I reviewed a few hotels and lounges, and more.