Elite Status
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Silver Airways Started a Frequent Flyer Program. Sort Of.
I flew Silver Airways for the first time last year, discovering that though they fly United codeshares, their...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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My Status Match Is Causing Unexpected Embarrassment
So far I’m quite in love with my American Airlines Executive Platinum status. My upgrade for the flight...
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I Wish I’d Applied For Global Entry Years Ago
United waives the global entry application fees for their 1Ks, so it shouldn’t have taken me as long...
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American Still Doing Executive Platinum Status Challenges For United 1Ks
After thinking excessively through my options for an American Airlines status match, I decided to ask for the...
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Thinking Through American Airline Status Challenges
I’ve really been thinking through whether to do a status challenge with American Airlines, largely prompted by my...
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Why I Don’t Consider Myself A World Traveler
An ongoing debate I’ve had with my family and a few close friends has been whether or not...
