American Airlines will start upgrading deadheading pilots ahead of revenue passengers within 24 hours of travel, a contractual policy change that will reduce battlefield upgrades for AAdvantage elites. American Airlines Pilots Will Be Ahead Of Customers On Upgrade List...
My Junior Archeologist Loves Luxor Hotel In Las Vegas
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. Augustine noticed the pyramid next door to our hotel and then became very excited when he noticed the hieroglyphics on the wall. Thus, the Luxor Hotel became a highlight of...
Great Coffee In Las Vegas
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. My hotel did not have great coffee and neither did Taco Bell, but I did enjoy a couple very nice cups of coffee during my brief trip to Las Vegas....
Pathetic: Taco Bell Over Eataly In Las Vegas…
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. My son is very endearing, but gets little funny when it comes to cheese. That impacted our lunch plans in Las Vegas and torpedoed my plans to have lunch at...
What Do You Expect For $23/Night In Las Vegas?
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. I have to admit, the Excalibur Hotel in Las Vegas at $23/night (about $25 including tax) was far better than I thought it would be. I’m not about to start...
Unreal: Kid Wears Blinking Bunny Ears On Late-Night Flight
Imagine you’re on a late-night flight, the plane cabin lights have been dimmed, you’re trying to sleep, but there’s a blinking light disturbing your peace…from a kid wearing bunny ears. Blinking Bunny Ears On A Plane Are Just As...
How To Eat A Croissant
Instagram etiquette expert William Hanson has taught me how to eat a croissant when I travel. How To Eat A Croissant – Yes, Apparently This Is A Right And Wrong Way Meet William Hanson, a self-professed etiquette expert. He...
The Excalibur Weed House In Las Vegas
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. Augustine and I arrived in Las Vegas…and opened our car door in the parking lot of the Excalibur Hotel to the lovely smell of…weed. The Excalibur Weed House – Is...
A 2:30 AM Candy Stop In Primm, Nevada
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. I recovered from the fall and we continued our journey toward Las Vegas. But suddenly fatigue caught on again. It was time for a pick-me-up pit stop in Primm. Primm...
I Collapsed At Tesla Supercharger…
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. I collapsed after stepping out of my car. What an odd occurrence… We hit heavy traffic due to roadwork outside of Victorville and sat for a good 45-minutes. Because of...
Live Trip Report: A Serendipitous Road Trip To Las Vegas
When I wrote about MGM Hotels in Las Vegas no longer allowing check-in on the app, I was referring to my own first-hand experience. That prompted a late-evening dilemma and a serendipitous road trip to Las Vegas with my...
Hurricane Hilary, It’s All Ben And Gary’s Fault…
Flooding in Palm Springs. Mudslides in Los Angeles. Sink holes in the Antelope Valley. An earthquake. A hurricane. What a weekend. Let’s blame Ben and Gary and all those other horrible frequent flyers. Should Frequent Flyer Programs (And Private...
Flight Attendant Spills Hot Beverage On Child, Blames Child?
A cup of hot chocolate served by a flight attendant spilled on a 10-year-old girl, leading to second-degree burns. Now a mother claims the airline failed to help and refused to even apology. However, the airline suggests the girl...
Interview: Space Perspective CEO, Jane Poynter
As space tourism becomes a reality, Founder and Co-CEO Jane Poynter took the time to answer my questions about how Space Perspective is reshaping humanity’s place in the stars. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
American Airlines’ Loyalty Points Miss A Few Opportunities
American Airlines rolled out Loyalty Points and changed the way flyers earn points and status with the program. But there are a couple of missed opportunities, one glaring. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Why I Am Trading American Express Platinum Credit Cards
American Express has added some changes to the personal version of its famed Platinum card, so while I am enthusiastically and bitterly dropping the version, I am still excited about the Business version I added last week. Here’s why. ...
A Japanese Airline Has Better Western Food Than Any Western Carrier…
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Although I will occasionally...
Hurricane Klint: My Horrible Week In La La Land
Folks, it has been one heck of a week here in Los Angeles. I’m not looking for your pity, but let me tell you about Hurricane Klint. Hurricane Klint, A Rough Week In Los Angeles I already mentioned the...
Notorious Mykonos Scam Still Alive And Well
Do you remember DK Oyster in Mykonos, Greece, the restaurant that lures you in, fails to present a menu, and then hits you with a massive bill? Well, it seems like that is just business as usual. DK Oyster...
American Airlines Sues Skiplagged (And Has A Strong Case)
American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against Skiplagged, the online travel search engine that alerts customers to hidden city ticketing options. Unlike during the failed United Airlines lawsuit, Skiplagged is no longer just a meta search page and American’s...
