After a number of average stays at the Grand Hyatt Denver, I had moved all my stays to the Hyatt Regency down the street. It was a more cosmopolitan hotel, and I enjoyed the restaurants/other amenities much more. Due to a big rate difference…
Sure seems like I’m fixated on Southwest lately. 🙂 Buried in a telephone message from Gary Kelly to his staff about furloughs was a nugget about Hawaii: “Fuel prices are the biggest challenge typically that we face, and I’ve already mentioned to you all…
This is an interesting move on Delta’s part. It probably feels a bit more “USAir-ish”, but not totally unexpected. Essentially, they have a new class of fares that don’t include seating assignments. They are pretty much the same in all other regards to a…
The picture is about a week old, but this is a new dessert they put on the menu at my go-to property in Denver, the Hyatt Regency. Peaks is up on the 27th floor with great views of the Rockies. The new menu item…
After a month of trips mostly on UA during their transition, I had two flights on AA yesterday. I admit to being a bit biased, but what a contrast between the two. Both of my flights today had Gogo internet. In-flight internet really is…
Ugh. One of the great things about AA over the years has been their frequent schedule to pretty much everything Caribbean. I was a bit disappointed when AA cut IAD-SJU about 18 month ago. But, I still had a ton of options to get to…
I grew up in the Northeast and have always been a Dunkin Donuts fan. Their slow march to expand throughout the rest of the country has been met with many happy smiles from transplanted New Yorkers. When the first Las Vegas location opened, there…
Joba Chamberlain was released from the hospital today, and Joe Girardi had this to say, “”I am optimistic that he is gonna pitch for us this year, I am,” manager Joe Girardi said Sunday.” Wishful thinking. Initial reports are 4-6 weeks before he can…
Southwest has prided itself on keeping things simple when it comes to airplanes. Up until the acquisition of AirTran, they only owned 737s. And there’s no guarantee they keep the AirTran fleet, with over 70 new 737s on the way over the next two…
Forgot to include this in my sports post last night. I didn’t really think much of Bobby Valentine becoming the Red Sox manager. It didn’t work out well for him with the Mets, despite some humor here and there. And, with the Red Sox…