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…
My family and I are traveling to Great Wolf Lodge (trip report and tips for families to follow later), so I probably won’t be posting much in the next couple of days. There’s been a bunch of buzz in the blogsphere over the past…
According to this link on the AA website, we have just a couple hours left before AA reveals it’s new livery. Obviously, the clock moves on the real page unlike the static image above. 🙂 Tune in at 10am EST to see the new…
It’s been a bad week for the 787. First, a fire broke out on a JAL 787 in Boston. Then, the FAA launched an “top-level” investigation into the problems the 787 has experienced. Then yesterday, ANA and Japan Airlines saw their 787 fleets grounded…