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American Airlines First Class Non-Stop BUE/JFK

American Airlines First Class Non-Stop BUE/JFK | New York, United States | Back in New York City after and amazing month an a half in Brazil and Argentina. The way back, well on board First Class non-stop American Airlines flight from Buenos Aires to New York City (approx. 10 hours and 30 minutes ). Yes everyone, after an exhausting week planning a Gay Wedding in Buenos Aires, I got on my almost flat bed seat, jump into my AA pijamas, enjoyed a few glasses of White Wine and Champagne, caught up with movies and slept the whole way through to wake up over a great breakfast at JFK.

The Focus Group Radio features Thailand with Carlos Melia

The Focus Group Radio features Thailand with Carlos Melia | The Focus Group Radio | Tim Bennett and John Nash, Co- hosts of THE FOCUS GROUP at Sirius XM OutQ 108 interview Khun Srisuda Wanapinyosak – Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand New York Office and Carlos Melia – www.carlosmeliablog.com, during the course of the 29th IGLTA Annual Convention in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The Focus Group, an entertaining look at the out side of business, every Saturday morning LIVE at 11am EST, with a replay on Sunday’s at 10am. ( www.focusgroupradio.com ). Check the whole show featuring various destinations like Argentina, Manchester, among others. CM

Aerolineas Argentinas Club Economy aka Business Class

Aerolineas Argentinas Club Economy aka Business Class | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Just arrived to Buenos Aires, all the way from Rio de Janeiro on Aerolineas Argentinas. I must say that although I would have hoped for more, I was quite happily surprised to see Aerolineas Argentinas back on track, with new aircrafts, new look on the crew and professionalized customer service from the moment of the Check IN and onboard. Why the service fell a bit short… read below.

Emirates A380 Upper Deck Lounge and First Class

Emirates A380 Upper Deck Lounge and First Class | Emirates | Yesterday I have the chance to experience for the first time ever the new Airbus 380. Yes, the double deck monster of the air, in this case from Dubai to New York City by Emirates. As amazing and fabulous as it looks and feels, I must be honest and say that I was expecting more. Around 79 Business Seats and 19 First Class Suites.

Third gender flies high in Thailand

Third gender flies high in Thailand | Bangkok Post, Thailand | Congrats Thailand.!!! Third gender on the air. Mai Pen Rai. Ladyboys Attendants on PC Air. I am sure they will put a great show and live performance. First flight schedule to be on Dec 24 from Bangkok, Thailand to Vientiane, Lao PDR. Wish I could join.CM

Air Asia left me behind in Delhi

Air Asia left me behind in Delhi | India | Hey Bangkok, it seems that I won’t be arriving tomorrow as planned, same as many other passengers of flight FD from New Delhi to Bangkok. Air Asia arbitrarily decided to move their flight schedule without letting us know. Yes you read right they literally left us behind, but trust me…. not stranded. I mean what would be the point discussing this… I am not stupid and I think none of the other passengers are either, why would I show up to a flight, which was supposed to depart at 11.40PM, if I knew that the flight was being moved to a new earlier departure time at 08.20PM. These are the moments in life when I truly appreciate being a travel agent, having a strong voice into the international travel media, and most important knowing my rights as a full paid passenger, regardless the airline being a low cost or premium. Of course Air Asia immediately tried to blame it on me, but I told them differently straight out. Left behind maybe, but stranded NO WAY Air Asia. Big disruption into my itinerary, and I was really looking forward waking up tomorrow at my beloved Bangkok, but instead I have to stay one extra night in New Delhi. Lucky enough and due to my demands, my flight was modified and I was given a complimentary stay at a five-stars hotel, late check out, transfers in/out, free WiFi access and breakfast. My dear followers, please learn your rights as a traveller and check all the conditions on your tickets upon purchase and before departure. Much better, use a trustworthy Travel Agent, that is what we travel experts are here for. Good Night everyone, once again and unexpectedly from New Delhi. Hopefully Air Asia tomorrow will decide to stick to their regular schedule. CM

Gay Weddings Thailand by Carlos Melia at ZankYou.com

Gay Weddings Thailand by Carlos Melia at ZankYou.com | Thailand | Based on my experience during my exploration trip around Thailand, ZankYou.com, leading site and social network for Weddings Worldwide, has featured my posts on Gay Weddings on Thailand. Please follow the link to their article and MAI PEN RAI from Thailand everyone, where equality comes from firms believes on man kind, tolerance, positive actions and love. Gay Weddings in Thailand at ZANKYOU.com. Groom+Groom reloaded in Phutket and Chiang Mai. CM

Social Media VIP Status by Bangkok Airways

Social Media VIP Status by Bangkok Airways | Thailand | This morning from my hotel in Phuket, while packing, I tweeted …”04AM in the morning AWAKE packing. On my way to the airport to take my @bangkok_airways flight from #Phuket to #Krabi. GMorning #Thailand…”, as I normally do, to keep everyone up-to-date of my whereabouts and then headed off to Phuket International Airport. Innocently and unaware of the power of Social Media and the excellent CRM – Customer Relationship Management, that both airlines and hotels master in Asia. I was fully stunned by what happened next.

Bangkok Airways Asia’s Boutique Airline

Bangkok Airlines Asia’s Boutique Airways | Thailand | I have to say that today I was happily surprised by the service of Bangkok Airlines. They will be my carrier for my whole itinerary while touring around Thailand. At the beginning when I got my tickets I was rather concern, but after my flight today from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, I am more than happy to carry on with them for the rest of my flights including, Krabi, Phuket and Koh Samui.

FYI Travel Milage Plus and OnePass becoming one

FYI Travel Milage Plus and OnePass becoming one | Continental Airlines + United Airlines | Continental and United Airlines are merging to create the world’s leading airline. The United MileagePlus and Continental OnePass loyalty programs are combining and will be merged into a single program in early 2012. The new program will be called MileagePlus. Find out more and take action.