I’m already enjoying some of Hyatt’s new benefits that they rolled out this year. I wrote about the My Elite Rate last week and subsequently save myself almost $100 on a reservation this week. The question arose from reader TTF about whether you could…
The days are long past where I used to focus on the airline mileage dining programs. They used to be quite lucrative but the payouts have become diluted over the years. They also don’t generally fit my travel patterns. That being said, they still…
I like my iPhone. I really do. There was a time where I used to have to look in the mirror and practice saying it. But now, it flows smoothly off my tongue. But, while it’s a device I rely on heavily (and couldn’t…
Japan Airlines reported smoke coming from the main battery compartment on one of their 787s as it sat on the tarmac at Narita airport in Tokyo yesterday. Quoting from the WSJ Article: JAL said white smoke was detected Tuesday at around 4:15 p.m. Tokyo…
With the announcement yesterday that American Airlines and US Airways elites can earn a 50% bonus by booking eligible codeshare flights on the other carrier, it’s certainly appealing to move a flight to earn that bonus. But, there are a couple things you should…
American and US Airways seem to be working quickly to consolidate operations. They’ve announced a limited amount of codeshare flights between the two airlines that are bookable now for travel starting on January 23rd. They’re also offering 50% more redeemable miles if you’re…
Reminder to enter my Amazon gift card giveaway. Registering for hotel promos is always free and usually very quick and easy. Since travel patterns are rarely exactly as we intended, I recommend registering for all the promos just in case plans change. Registration is…
Reminder to enter my Amazon gift card giveaway. Thanks to David for submitting some humor for us to enjoy, courtesy of The Oatmeal:
2014 is a less than brave new world in the airline industry. If you haven’t been paying attention, Delta and United have instituted spending requirements to achieve elite status on an annual basis along with the existing mile/segment requirements. Since my first United Premier…
It’s been about 2 years since I dove back into blogging on a regular basis, focusing largely on travel. I’ve always really enjoyed writing but I never really found a medium where I could be successful. Since diving back in I’m really enjoying writing…