A couple months ago a “coming soon” sign popped up at my home airport, Washington Dulles. In the B concourse, they would be adding a new Starbucks Evenings location. In true Starbucks fashion, they placed this location directly across from the only Starbucks in…
There’s plenty of stories out there about Saudi princes who have their own jumbo jets. During a trip to Boeing last year, we were even able to see one of the brand new 747-8i planes being built. It was leaving the factory shortly after…
Denver airport is an airport I fly into and out of quite frequently. They’ve undertaken a massive construction project to not only add a hotel beside the airport but also to bring mass transit (train) to the main terminal as well. There’s some pictures…
Don’t forget to vote in my poll about the new American Airlines logo for a chance to win a free systemwide upgrade on a future flight. I generally don’t resort to what I would consider fringe programs that offer travel benefits. I travel enough…
As part of Starwood’s agreement to be the official hotel partner of the Chicago Cubs, they have also entered into an agreement for a Sheraton beside Wrigley Field. I’m always in favor of more hotels in my favorite chains. I don’t specifically see this…
Don’t forget to vote in my poll about the new American Airlines logo for a chance to win a free systemwide upgrade on a future flight. The recent changes to the SPG Cash & Points awards have really lit up the travel blogsphere the…
What can I say? I like to fly. I don’t just like to fly for the convenience. Even in today’s world of reduced comfort while flying, there’s a romance to the adventure of getting on a plane. The idea of sitting down somewhere and…
Lots of people are concerned about flying on a 787. And, no doubt the news about the recent fires is reason to give some people pause. But, I’m really not concerned. I was quoted in an Associated Press piece yesterday about my confidence in…
Just a quick note on the poll I put up last night. If you happen to be a United Airlines flier and win the contest I’ll be happy to award a United SWU instead. Don’t forget to vote on how you feel about American…
Trying out a poll for the first time. To celebrate, I’ll be giving away either a systemwide upgrade (SWU) on American Airlines. These are valid on pretty much every fare. I may switch this to a free flight in the domestic US on American…