While I enjoy blogging, I don’t consider myself a technology expert when it comes to the pieces that make this blog “go”. The folks at Boarding Area are the people behind the scenes making sure all those parts work the way their supposed to. …
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly (at least for this House) in favor of a short-term government funding measure that also included an extension of the charter for the Export-Import Bank until June, 2015. First, a quick primer on the Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im, in short)….
Answer: It took 24 days in my recent example. Admittedly, I don’t have a ton of experience flying British Airways. I probably have less than a dozen total flights on BA in my lifetime of flying. I purchased a ticket to Dublin a few…
My best friend David recently took a new position that requires him to travel extensively around the world. He’ll likely rack up 200,000 butt-in-seat miles this year as a result of all his travel, which has taken him to some places I don’t expect…
Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News reports that Southwest Airlines has filed to fly from Baltimore (BWI) to San Jose, Costa Rica(SJO). Now, Southwest isn’t the low-cost carrier it used to be. But, I suspect this will help lower fares in my area….
The winner of my Frequent Traveler University giveaway, including a ticket to FTU in Chicago and a hotel room for 2 nights, is Garrett: As a Canadian, we don’t have it anywhere as easy as our American counterparts for earning and redeeming miles in…
I remember being at work on 9/11, and hearing about the first plane crash as I walked into my office. None of the 3 or 4 colleagues there believed me, and we all turned on some form of media to confirm it. The news…
High speed rail has long been a frustrating discussion in the United States. The only true example of high-speed rail currently operating in the US is the Amtrak Acela line, which runs between Washington DC and Boston. I’ve ridden it a number of times…
Southwest Airline’s new paint colors? Weigh in on whether you like it. HT: Wandering Aramean on Milepoint. Don’t forget your two free daily entries into the SPG Tap Into Luxury promo until the end of September. SPG’s new Triple Crave promotion is thankfully…
United Airlines sent me a postcard in the mail offering triple miles for flights booked between now and the end of November. I was excited for all of about 90 seconds. It may not be Premium Qualifying Miles, but triple miles is pretty rich. Then,…