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When Dining Out Feels Like a Fee-For-Everything Experience — Split Charges

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There are few things worse than enjoying a great meal only to have the bill undo the entire experience. That’s exactly what happened during a recent dinner at Barney’s in Locust Valley—a restaurant I’ve long considered a reliable choice for special occasions and romantic evenings. Let me be clear: the food was very good, and […]

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Headphones Exist for a Reason: My Pet Peeve About Public Noise

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Every day brings a new small irritation, but few things test my patience more than that one person who decides the rest of the world should be part of their phone call, playlist, or TikTok marathon. You know exactly who I mean—the headphone-averse individual who treats public spaces like their own personal living room.  Why

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The Truth About Delta Upgrade Certificates: Why They’re Almost Impossible to Use

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For many Delta Air Lines loyalists, upgrade certificates were once the crown jewel of Medallion status—a reliable, premium perk that brought tangible value to loyalty. I chose for my choice benefit the upgrade certificates.  But in recent years, these highly coveted certificates have increasingly become a source of frustration rather than reward. Between limited availability,

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Why Do Airlines Decide What Snacks to Serve and How Can We Get More Pretzels?

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I saw an article on how airlines choose their snacks and I had a whole bunch of thoughts.  I never thought that they did it on a whim but I expected some harder data to decide.  My favorite snacks are the traditional pretzels and the cookies.  Unfortunately, salted pretzels are nowhere to be found.  I

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Can a Civility Campaign Fix Air Travel? (Spoiler: Not Really)

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy’s announcement of the new civility campaign, The Golden Age of Travel Starts with You, is a response to a real and troubling problem: the surge in unruly passenger behavior. Citing a 400% increase in in-flight outbursts since 2019, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is clearly trying to address a

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Thanksgiving Travel 2025: Prepare for Crowds as 82 Million Americans Hit the Road

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The 2025 Thanksgiving holiday travel period is set to shatter records, according to the latest forecast from AAA. A staggering 81.8 million people are projected to journey at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday, November 25, and Monday, December 1. This figure represents an increase of 1.6 million travelers compared to the previous year,

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