Eye on Travel

Eye on Travel — Global Ambassador Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona — April 26, 2024

Locations in this article:  Phoenix, AZ
This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from the new Global Ambassador hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. The DOT announces new rules on airline ticket refunds, and…airline junk fees. Peter has the latest breakdown. Zach Griff, Senior Reporter at The Points Guy, explains JetBlue’s new dynamic pricing on checked bags. And…BYOF? Gary Leff, Founder of ViewfromtheWing.com, shares which airline is now asking customers to bring their own forks and knives on their flights. Then, legendary restaurateur and multiple James Beard nominee Sam Fox — and the owner of the Global Ambassador — on the booming hotel and dining scene in Phoenix. Jaynie Adams, Staff Historian at Arizona Historical Society, delves into the history of Arizona and its surprising natural resources. And, Olga Viso, Curator at the Phoenix Art Museum, discusses this very special museum — more than 20,000 pieces ranging from western art to a remarkable Barbie exhibit! There’s all this and more on this week’s Eye on Travel.