My First A380! Thai Airways First Class BKK-HKG
A little quirk of mine is that I refuse to depart Bangkok on any carrier other than Thai Airways. Mostly…
Airlines
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…
When Is TSA Pre-check Not the Best Option?
When every elite has it. At the beginning of our mileage run this weekend, Jeanne & I parted ways at…
Has Global Entry Made Me a Bad Friend?
In May I obtained Global Entry and it has changed my life for the better and the worse. I qualified…
Flight-Seeing Through the Heart of Alaska
When I booked my trip to Barrow, Alaska, I deliberately picked the itinerary with 4 connections. Definitely a first for…
Changing Travel Plans Last Second
As I’ve said before I’m a bit of a planner. But I’ve also had to readjust and figure out a…
Beware Extra Complications From Multi-Airline Bookings
Be aware that when you book  on a 3rd party website like Orbitz or Expedia that involve multiple airlines, the chances for…
Reader Question: What Counts Towards United Elite Status
I just got an email from a reader who is qualifying for airline status for the first time. He’s been…
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,…
Expedia Rewards Less Rewarding When Booking Flights
I just got a really disappointing email from Expedia Rewards yesterday, that certain changes were going into effect immediately. Supposedly…
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…
Turkish Airlines Serves Celebration Cakes In-Flight
Just received an email from Miles & Smiles. If you or someone you know is traveling within 3 days of…
