The Flight Detective, Author at TravelUpdate

Do you remember when airlines offered Mystery Flights?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 27, 2023 | Airlines | 2

Imagine ponying up some cash for a day trip yet having no idea where you’ll end up. Sounds...

Do you use the hotel fitness equipment when you travel?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 26, 2023 | Hotels | 2

I never really consider myself to be a sporty type. When I was in High School, I used to pay a...

With all aisle business class seating, is there really a “best seat” anymore?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 25, 2023 | Airlines | 2

What is the best seat when flying? You may as well ask, how long is a piece of string? It depends...

Mission: Try all the breakfasts in Betts at the Kimpton Schofield

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 24, 2023 | Hotels | 2

One of the seven deadly sins is gluttony and as one who likes their food, I really have to be...

Bank of Ireland’s Aer Credit Card is offering 5,000 bonus Avios to join but does that make it worth it?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 23, 2023 | Airlines, Credit Card Reviews | 2

At the beginning of 2019, Bank of Ireland and Aer Lingus joined forces and launched the Aer Credit...

Does anyone remember Ansett Airlines of Australia?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 22, 2023 | Airlines | 8

Ansett Airlines was a major Australian domestic airline that ended up collapsing on 13 September...

Isn’t it great when a hotel staff member surprises you with great service?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 21, 2023 | Hotels | 0

Back in October, I stayed in the Kimpton Schofield Hotel in Cleveland, which I really enjoyed. I...

Remember when Qantas planes had iced water fountains and shaver bars on board?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 11, 2023 | Airlines | 0

My father trains thoroughbred race horses and has done for almost all of my life. Once he had some...

Déjà vu! A year later and American Airlines have the exact same meal choices in business class!

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 10, 2023 | Airlines | 0

What a difference a year makes! Well, maybe not so much, as it’s a year later and I am...

How much do cabin crew get paid at Ryanair in Dublin?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 9, 2023 | Airlines | 2

I’ve always found the secrecy around people’s salaries to be ridiculous. It is...