Updated 2018: The Days Inn San Francisco Downtown Civic Center is a budget hotel in a nice neighborhood that offers basic, remodeled rooms at reasonable rates. The poor service, bathrooms in need of a remodel, poor breakfast and some safety concerns make it a more difficult choice. Find out for whom the Days Inn San Francisco can work! … Continue reading
Wizz Air (read my snapshot review here) the Eastern European low-cost carrier, is adjusting their baggage policy to match the recently tightened policy of Ryan Air. But, in this case its actually an improvement over their even more stringent and costly policy before! They are introducing a new 10kg check-in bag at a lower fee, making it potentially less expensive … Continue reading
Euowings started as a regional airline in Germany, was acquired by Lufthansa and transformed into a low-cost carrier. The airline is growing rapidly, adding new hubs, destinations and planes, resulting in head-spinning changes and some bad press from operational challenges. So, who really is Eurowings today, what destinations does Eurowings serve and what planes do they fly? … Continue reading
Ryan Air is the low-cost carrier everybody loves to hate: With fees for everything from boarding passes to seats and luggage. They’ve been in the news for horrendous name change fees and a CEO musing about fees for onboard toilet use, earning them a nasty reputation. I took a number of dirt cheap flights with Ryan Air in the last … Continue reading
Wizz Air is a fast growing low-cost carrier (LCC) based in Budapest, Hungary, focused on connecting Eastern European cities with the rest of the region. Similar to other LCC, they connect many secondary cities non-stop, often with no direct competition, and they offer low, low prices. And you won’t be able to miss their planes in their bright pink/purple livery! … Continue reading
Moxy is the latest Marriott brand, targeting millennial travelers or others with a millenial mindset! Marriott has developed a clearly defined concept for the budget segmentand is breaking with hospitality traditions to differentiate the brand. With big social spaces but with limited service and without typical amenities in the price category, it isn’t for everyone – check out what to … Continue reading
Jomtien is my favorite beach in the Pattaya area and if you are looking for a budget hotel right on the beach, the bbhouse is a great option. You get a modern and clean room, with a/c, fridge and a good shower with friendly service just steps from the beach and lots of restaurants, bars and shops. There are few … Continue reading
If you are in Bangkok, The City of Angels, on business or for leisure, and want a little beach time to escape from the bustle of the city, you have a few choices: The closest beach destination and most popular one is Pattaya, just 2-3 hours South of the capital. Read on to find out how to make the most … Continue reading
TigerAir Taiwan is the first and now only low-cost carrier based in Taiwan. TigerAir offers all jet service to China, Japan, South Korea and Thailand. I flew TigerAir on an international flight and wouldn’t hesitate to fly them again! Find out all about their fleet, destinations and service experience on the ground and onboard from my snapshot review! … Continue reading
Scoot Airlines is the budget subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, offers reliable service with better on-time performance than other low-cost carrier, and the option to upgrade your flight experience with lounge access or priority check-in and boarding. Despite their low-cost set-up they offer a solid experience and are a step-up from their regional competitors! … Continue reading