United Status Match Challenge: Going for Premier 1K
At the beginning of this year, I thought United elite status was in my cards, but not United 1K. Since…
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Why I Just Spent 28 Hours On a Plane
I just spent 28 hours in transit on 5Â flights, coming back from a two day mini-vacation in Panama. And when…
Party in the Sky: I Didn’t Expect THIS on My Mileage Run
A few weeks ago I flew from Philadelphia to Las Vegas. Twice in 4 days. On one trip I stayed…
When the Landing Gear is Down Mid Flight
I’m inflight, about an hour from my destination, and the landing gear is already down… This is a first for…
Where Should I Go This Year?
I’ve never been in this situation. I may not have to make additional mileage runs this year! I’m only going…
Fall Flights to Europe for Under $600
The Flight Deal just posted a great sale on American Airlines: flights from Miami, Dallas, or Chicago to various destinations…
Bingo! & Other Tidbits From My Mileage Run
I did a last minute mileage run to LAX this weekend. While I prefer getting to overnight somewhere to make…
My Upgrade for an In N Out Burger
When planning my last minute mileage run to Los Angeles last weekend I had to make a tough decision. Did…
Double United Miles for Flights to/from Seattle from Select Cities
I just got really excited when an email from United showed up in my inbox with the subject line: “Earn…
Make a Speculative Booking! $350+ Fares to Europe
Update: This is dying if not already dead. Try this link to get past the home page if you’re getting an…
A (Realistically) Ideal Travel Experience
I’ve certainly documented all the poor travel experiences we’ve had recently and tips to make them better. There was the…
A Taste of Israel: Masada & Jerusalem
With only 2 1/2 days in Israel, it was tough to decide what to see on my first visit. I’d…
