Author: Jay

Jay A. Alpert, a New York-based contributor and former resident of Las Vegas, has a hard time staying in one place and at one elevation. He’s a gold level flyer on United, but strays occasionally from the Star Alliance for the right scheduling or airfare deal. On the ground, he is an award-winning writer whose portfolio spans broadcast, print and online. His work has appeared in media throughout the English-speaking world. He’s even had his writing translated into Korean. When he feels like laying low, Jay is a PADI diver with advanced certification and has hit sites from the Florida Keys to Sipadan, Malaysia.

Las Vegas Enhancement | United Testing New Food and Beverage Offerings At Select Lounges

United Lounge Enhancements in Las Vegas and other cities | Now United is making another move as it experiments with new food and beverage choices in select lounges around the U.S., which includes the TravelZork favorite of Las Vegas. The strategy is also being tested in Houston Intercontinental, Orlando and Boston.

“De-Classified” | Classified – United’s New Invitation-Only Restaurant

TravelZork Takes You Inside Classified United’s New Invitation-Only Restaurant at Newark Liberty Airport

Air France Joon and Appealing to the Millennial Traveler

A peppy video that is uniquely and chicly French announces a new airline philosophy. It shows social media channels and assumedly young and trendy animated travelers getting ready for insta/snap-worthy adventures. The new airline product is Air France’s Joon.

Atlantic City Airshow 2017 | “Thunder Over The Boardwalk”

Some Zorks love gaming. Some love flying. Now there is something for everyone: The Atlantic City Air Show on August 23rd. The show kicks off at 11:30 a.m. with the US Army Golden Knights Flag Jump with the National Anthem.

RECHARGE | On-Demand Hotel Rooms

The property did not offer an early check-in option and we did not want to book a day room elsewhere. We were the type of travelers Recharge, a new app, is targeting. Recharge is a service that allows on-demand hotel room bookings. It charges by the minute with a general half-hour minimum.

Hotel Bar Buzz | Rooftop Bees and Cocktails

Hotel bar. The two words evoke the image of a darkly lit bar with disheveled businesspeople shaking the ice in their glasses as they dream of being home. But as hotel chains rapidly work to give properties and brands their own character while luring customers back from boutiques, that spirit is moving to the bar. Among the efforts, a feature that literally goes to the top: bee cultivation on the hotel roof.