I was pretty excited when Hyatt announced it was adding The Driskill to it’s list of properties. I spent a good number of years in the hotel industry and have the same affinity for hotels as I do airplanes. Each can be part of…
Just a reminder that you can enter once a day in my giveaway for free Premium Membership on Milepoint. Premium Membership comes with Hilton HHonors Gold status, 1,000 United MileagePlus miles, free parking and more. The full list of benefits is here. Good luck!
I was pretty excited when Milepoint announced it’s second round of Premium Membership a couple weeks ago. It’s been just over a year since Milepoint launched our first premium membership drive and that one sold out before everyone who wanted a package could get…
What do you do in a foreign country when you don’t speak the language and it’s time to hop in a cab? View From The Wing has some good advice. I especially like the part about making sure you get your suitcases out of…
I’ve been an Executive Platinum member with American Airlines for quite some time now. I think 2007 is probably the last year that I didn’t log 100,000 miles to retain/obtain EXP status. I truly value it as the best airline status amongst the legacy…
I missed one of my main points when I suggested earlier this week it might be good to save your miles as opposed to the conventional wisdom of “earn and burn”. When The Business Travel Merry-Go-Round Stops And It’s Time To Hop Off Business…
Looks like Alaska Airlines is fighting back against Delta’s infringement on their turf with double EQMs on a bunch of routes where they compete. One Mile At a Time has the scoop and he also points out that Alaska is essentially one-upping their partner…
This news has been out a day or so now, so you might have already heard that United is matching Southwest’s offer of double points, though with some caveats. This is for new tickets purchased for travel through November 21, 2013. Wandering Aramean points…
Since I just finished giving away a free Admirals Club pass, I figured this might have specific relevance for those who didn’t win. American Airlines is running a 2-day sale on Admirals Club Day Passes, dropping the price from $50 to $35. I…
Let me start by saying that everyone has a “right” strategy for them. Certainly, my strategy is right for me even though some of my fellow travel bloggers and enthusiasts might stone me to death for my position (chuckle)! The conventional wisdom in the…