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As someone who spends 1-2 million points per year, I firmly believe that First Class should not be bookable with awards unless you have the top Alliance Status.

A detailed review of what it is like to fly Ethiopian Airlines Business Class on their brand new A350-1000 from Addis Ababa to London Heathrow. Not as good as expected.

Virgin Atlantic has decided to end flights for good from London Heathrow to Tel Aviv. Honestly, makes a lot of sense.

A quick look at the beautiful Air Canada Signature Suite in Toronto. Some of the best food of any airport lounge in the world. Wow!

A man passed out on the couch at the Four Seasons in Hampshire, after running out of money to get home. I have so many questions.

There is an update regarding my visa to Venezuela, and it seems to be trending in the right direction. I am so excited!

A detailed review of the Ethiopian Airlines Cloud Nine Business Class Lounge at Addis Ababa Airport. A very nice lounge, but with a few drawbacks.

A detailed review of what it is like to fly Ethiopian Airlines economy on a 737 Max 8 from Nosy Be to Addis Ababa. An amazing flight!

Thailand has regained a category 1 safety recorded from the FAA. Nonstop flights coming soon?

A detailed review of what it is like to stay at the most beautiful villa I have ever stayed at in Nosy Be: Casa Faly. Nothing else to say but... STAY HERE!

Once landing on Air Maybe, we headed off to get some late-night food in Hell-Ville, Nossi Be. What a way to get integrated to the island.

A detailed review of what it is like to fly on Madagascar Airlines (aka Air Maybe) on an ATR from Antananarivo to Nossi Be. Hilarious is the word.

Exploring a slum in Antananarivo, Madagascar, was one of the most enlightening experiences of my life. If you are there, this is something you must do.

Spending a day exploring the real side of Antananarivo was perhaps the highlight of my year. I am not talking about sightseeing, but seeing a local house in the slums and meeting my guide's family. I highly recommend doing this if you ever visit!

Venice, Marco Polo Airport, created a genius idea where passengers can gamble on their luggage like a roulette belt. What a genius marketing campaign!

United cleared both of my upgrades over 3 days in advance. Not bad for a mileage ticket...

A detailed review of what it is like to stay at the Radisson Blu Waterfront in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Quite a nice hotel overall.

United Airlines will be configuring some of their upcoming 787s in an ultra premium layout, featuring a whopping 64 business class seats. WOW!

A detailed look at what it is like to drive from Andasibe to Antananarivo, Madagascar, by car. Quite the journey, but beautiful views!

China Southern had plans to sell their 787-8 fleet, but due to ongoing tensions, these sales have been cancelled for now.