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File this under the list of funniest things I’ve seen on the internet recently. This video was created by one of the members of a Facebook group dedicated solely to the pleasures of flying in premium class cabins. One of the common complaints from a select group of members is about bread accompanying inflight meals…
Many went to bed disappointed last night after realizing that the Danish currency mistake fares they booked through United would, in fact, not be honored despite a mass passenger appeal to the Department of Transportation. But there may be a new travel kickback in your future. If you have purchased and flown on a ticket between…
The middle seat. Ugh. To the unfortunate 20 to 40 percent of passengers on some flights, I hear your cry. While I cannot free you from the burden of the dreaded middle seat, I can declare your unalienable rights to maximized comfort and minimized stress while in the hot seat. Thou shalt take possession of…
I’m prone to crazy ideas based off wild speculation. I also get skittish the second I feel like my smooth travels might be disrupted. As such, I’ve spent the last two years letting my anxieties over the pending American Airlines and US Airways merger build up. I’m not one to take airline infidelity lightly and…
Nothing seems to invite controversy in a frequent traveler discussion quite like the “what do you wear to fly” conversation. Diehards on both ends of the spectrum (from “one step up from pajamas” to “dressed for the boardroom”) tend to be quick to defend their positions as to why their way of dress is the…
Tonight many revelers will ring in New Years Eve with a champagne toast. While I think champagne is an every day beverage (I mean seriously – it pairs with everything from sushi to fried chicken), others I know limit their champagne consumption to specific events like weddings, New Years Eve, and premium travel experiences. If…
With one week left in 2014, its time to wind down and enjoy some much earned time at home. As the year ends, I find myself conducting a 2014 travel review and formulating a plan for 2015. What a year it has been – my travels covered fourteen countries/territories and yet I only took three round-trip…
Tis the season for infrequent flyers. The airports are bursting at the seams with holiday travelers, many of them folks who only fly once a year (or even less often). Lots of things can bring on airport stress, not the least if which can be the worst passenger ever sitting next to you! But what…
I’m currently hoisting my celebratory hot chocolate in the Buffalo Admirals Club (US Airways Club) after just finishing my 100th qualifying segment of the year to meet the requirements for Executive Platinum status again. Our takeoff from Chicago was punctuated by the delighted squeals of an adorable toddler girl behind me who gleefully shouted “Up up and away! Wheeeeeeeee!!!” as the…
I don’t know how I get talked into these things. I’m really NOT a mileage runner… but my friend Tom is doing a segment run on American Eagle today and since he has an AirPass he can bring a companion along for free. Sounds great, right? It is except that I don’t get any miles/segment…
Last week, I gave away the first of two Cathay Pacific First Class Amenity Kits from the vintage Ipa-Nema era. This week, I offered up the second one – a gorgeous brown bag with embroidered pink and green flowers. Entrants this week were asked to share somewhere on their 2015 travel bucket list. I received many…
Don’t forget to enter for your chance to win a vintage Cathay Pacific Ipa-Nema amenity kit from first class. The one I’m giving away is a gorgeous brown bag with pink/green embroidery. You can find details here to enter to win, but you must do so before noon central time on Friday, December 5, 2014. Right…