Picnic in the Sky
On the flight back from our recent mileage run to San Diego, Jeanne & I happened to come up with…
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Getting to Downtown New Orleans from the Airport
My default means of transportation from an airport is usually a rental car or taxi (much as I dislike them)…
Beware Short Connections in FLL
I wound up connecting in Ft Lauderdale for the flight down to my parents this weekend. Going through FLL didn’t…
More on Changing Your Frequent Flyer Number Mid-trip
Following my recent failure to change my frequent flyer number after a US Airways flight, I decided to try changing…
First Time Through TSA Pre-Check
Months after United had offered me enrollment in TSA pre-check, I finally got to experience it when I was least…
500 US Airways Miles for $6
A few months ago we highlighted US Airways Dividend Miles Daily Deals, which offers 500 miles for signing up and…
Mileage Run to Anchorage via San Juan: Outbound
A few months back a really cheap paid first class ticket from SJU (San Juan) to ANC (Anchorage) came up…
Is United’s Upgrade System Broken?
This week I was anxious about two things re: my Labor Day weekend travels – would the airports reopen quickly…
Avoid the United Club in PHL
On one of my layovers this weekend I decided to check out the United Lounge located on the way to the D…
You Can’t Change Frequent Flyer Numbers After Your Flight
This is something I probably should have known. I did suspect it, but I was so tired last night on…
Diverted Air France Flight Asks Passengers to Pay for Fuel?
At least US Carriers aren’t this bad…yet: —————– Did you know you can subscribe to Heels First via RSS…
How Much Time Do You Need for a Connection?
No matter how experienced the traveler, this thought crosses one’s mind a couple of times a year. Unless you frequent that…
