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Lobby Bar – January 10: Fully Requited Love, Deep Dark Secrets, Free Booze, and Famous Last Words

Lobby Bar – January 10: Fully Requited Love, Deep Dark Secrets, Free Booze, and Famous Last Words

The Lobby Bar – A Weekly Summary of Frequent Business Traveler News and Views
Do you love us?  Did you know that 60% of frequent flyers went on mileage runs in 2013 to maintain airline status?  Of course you do.  Because you’re a loyal reader and adore our content.  Silly us for doubting you.
For sanitation, obviously.  Jeremy Del Nero (Bonjour mon ami) tears off the wrapping paper on the Omni Nashville …

Omni Nashville – Hotel Review

Omni Nashville – Hotel Review

Do you recall, when you were a child, the excitement that accompanied the frenzied tearing of the gift-wrap on a present? I happened to have a similar experience when I stayed at the brand new Omni Nashville hotel; as though the wrap had just been taken off and it was all mine to enjoy.
Entering the expansive lobby, I felt small and humbled, and, as I often do in New York’s …

Delta to Spend $770 Million to Upgrade Aircraft Interiors

Delta to Spend $770 Million to Upgrade Aircraft Interiors

Delta Air Lines announced that it will invest over three quarter billion dollars to refurbish the interiors of its Boeing 757-200, 737-800, Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft.
The upgraded interiors will feature power outlets at every seat, slimmer seats with adjustable headrests, overhauled lavatories, and other features that will enhance passenger comfort.
Fifty-six of Delta’s Boeing 757-200 aircraft will be receiving in-seat video, personal power access, upgraded galleys, new LED cabin lighting, …

Report from CES: Home Theater, Bluetooth, and Car Tech

Report from CES: Home Theater, Bluetooth, and Car Tech

For much of the northern hemisphere, January means snow, frigid temperatures, and cancelled or delayed flights.  To the tech enthusiast, however, January is a month that ushers in some of the most anticipated gadgets of the year at Las Vegas’ annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
As always, the weeklong tech extravaganza has seen the debut of dozens of new gizmos and gadgets, many of which are prototypes or yet-to-be-released products.  We’re …

Poll Finds Majority of Frequent Flyers Do Mileage Runs to Maintain Status

Poll Finds Majority of Frequent Flyers Do Mileage Runs to Maintain Status

Status with an airline or hotel has always been a rewarding aspect of frequent travel, and some travelers wear their status as a source of pride, like a Boy Scout merit badge.  It makes sense then, that some globetrotters will put in extra time, money, and effort to maintain that status.
Although some frequent travelers will reach status benchmarks with relative ease, others may find themselves on the cusp of a …

Gogo Adds Wi-Fi Service Over Canada

Gogo Adds Wi-Fi Service Over Canada

Gogo announced that it has added in-flight Internet service for business and commercial flights over Canada.  The first phase of this service went live on Monday.
Once the implementation is complete, Gogo’s current offerings over Canada will include its original air-to-ground (ATG) service as well as  ATG-4, and ground-to-orbit (GTO) will be available.
Gogo’s hybrid GTO service uses both satellites and cellular towers.  It offers speeds of up to six times what …

What’s Doing in St. Moritz

What’s Doing in St. Moritz

St. Moritz is a small city, neatly nestled in the Swiss Alps, which lays claim to both culture and nature.  It spans approximately 11.1 square miles (28.7 square kilometers), and is home to a population of just over 5,000.  About two thirds of the inhabitants speak German, and, due to its close geographic location to Italy, about a quarter use Italian.
Its location in the mountains graces St. Moritz with over …