Thanks to everyone who decided to follow me through WordPress, Twitter and Facebook and for the over 1,000 comments during the time of the contest. Heck, some of those comments were even logical. 🙂 I also wanted to take a moment and let everyone…
I received a marketing e-mail from AA today. It’s definitely not the type of e-mail I would normally consider, but it did a good job getting my attention with a 60,000 mile bonus offer for booking a cruise. My family likes to cruise, so…
Hilton just dropped an e-mail in my inbox this evening that features an upcoming 24-hour sale: Obviously, a 40% discount is pretty nice for a quick getaway. And, the extra 2500 points for visiting their Facebook page is a nice pop. But, all of…
Sites like Snapfish are an integral part of being a parent. I can’t say I patronize Snapfish myself. I’m sure I’ve logged in at some point, but Snapfish is really my wife’s domain. And, right now they’re offering 14 miles per dollar for every…
Don’t forget to enter my contests for a free roundtrip ticket on American Airlines and/or 25,000 United MileagePlus miles or Hyatt Gold Passport points! Today is the last day to enter. Comment as much as you like, each comment earns one entry. It took…
US Airways plays an integral part in pretty much every mileage strategy. I can’t say I’ve ever had a overwhelmingly positive experience on a US Airways flight. Their fleet isn’t really something to write home about. Their international network isn’t something to write home…
There are more updates on Qatar Airways joining the oneworld alliance. Starting February 23rd, American Airlines and Qatar will begin codesharing on many of their flights, meaning members of the AAdvantage program will be able to earn miles on a substantial number of Qatar…
There’s more news on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner today. The FAA: plans to launch a top-priority review of the plane focusing on its electrical system and quality controls used in the manufacturing process. You can read the full piece in the Wall Stree Journal…
Out of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show comes a gadget for travelers who like to check a bag when they travel. I hate checking bags, so this probably isn’t for me. TrakDot is a small gadget that goes in your suitcase when you travel. …
A little over a month ago I commented on the impending integration of the Clear lane with TSA Pre-Check at Denver International Airport. Clear, now in it’s second iteration, is a program that provides an opportunity to skip the line when trying to clear…