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Does Your Airline Owe You Money? Transpacific Price Fixing Class Action Settlement May Point to YES.

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…

Airline Infidelity – American Elite Does Delta
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Airline Infidelity – American Elite Does Delta

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…

Airline Champagne – Good Choice for New Years Eve?
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Airline Champagne – Good Choice for New Years Eve?

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…

“Up Up and Away!” – Airline Status Requalification By-The-Numbers

“Up Up and Away!” – Airline Status Requalification By-The-Numbers

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…

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Travel Bucket List & Cathay Pacific First Class Amenity Kit

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…

Last Chance to Win – Vintage Cathay Pacific First Class Amenity Kit

Last Chance to Win – Vintage Cathay Pacific First Class Amenity Kit

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…