15 Hours of Fun! Cathay Pacific First Class JFK-HKG
This is why I hate to redeem my miles for domestic flights. Because only 67,500 American Airlines miles gets you…
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Don’t Forget to Register for American Airlines Elite Rewards
This was announced back in April, but if you missed it, or like me, only recently switched to American Airlines,…
An Undervalued Benefit of Top Airline Status
For me, the biggest benefit of holding top status with an airline isn’t the upgrades, it’s the ability to cancel…
What Happens If You Want to Downgrade An Upgraded Flight?
This weekend I needed to change my plans last minute and book a different flight back to DC. With US…
Update on Going for Status on 3 Airlines This Year
Earlier this year I wrote about my desire to go for status on 3 airlines. Here’s where I currently stand:…
25% Off In-Flight Food & Drinks With Your Citi AAdvantage Card
This might be old news to those used to flying American Airlines or who read through the benefits of their…
When Pilots Offer Unpublicized Elite Benefits What They Really Mean Is…
This unfortunate story starts last fall on a flight home Thanksgiving weekend. As I made my way to my exit…
Get 2500 Miles Off Your Next American Airlines Award Ticket
I received the email from American Airlines yesterday offering a chance to win 25,000 AAdvantage miles for checking out their…
Semi-Accidentally Cutting the Check In Line
When I arrived at the airport this morning the First Class check in line was about 11 people deep. After…
Crazy Status Mileage Run — Great BBQ, an Hour in Alaska,and Breakfast with Tiff (Almost)
As you might remember, I’m trying for status on 3 airlines this year. American Airlines granted me an Executive Platinum…
US Airways Automatically Checking On My Upgrades Before the Upgrade Window?
When my wings were clipped a couple of weeks ago do to wisdom teeth surgery, I used the time to…
Wish I Had I Known Before I Set My Alarm for 1AM: American Airlines Upgrade Priority
I’m in the midst of an American Airlines status challenge for Executive Platinum, and adjusting to how they do things…
