Are you a museum aficionado? On September 25, more than 1,000 museums nationwide will offer free admission to celebrate Smithsonian magazine’s sixth annual Museum Day. You can search for participating museums and download tickets here. Each pass grants complimentary entry to...
BA Chief Confident LAN Will Stay in OneWorld
British Airway’s Chief Executive, Willie Walsh, said this week that the LAN/TAM merger is not a threat to OneWorld. He argued that "LAN are very much core members of Oneworld," and that the new Latam Airlines company already sees the...
Up to Triple Miles on Delta Flights to South America
It seems like I am blogging about a new Delta SkyMiles promotion every few days. Lately, as a matter of fact, I have. And here’s another: Now through November 30, earn double redeemable miles on economy fares (Y, B,...
Do You Suffer from Upgrade Phobia?
I’ve got a bad condition. I call it upgrade phobia. While I don’t fear upgrades themselves, I fear missing them and I stress out over them even when I know I’ll probably get the upgrade in the end. While...
V: Breakfast in Paraguay, Lunch in Brazil, Dinner in Argentina + Brazilian Side of Cataratas
2010 SOUTH AMERICA TRIP REPORT I: Introduction II: Los Angeles to Washington Dulles via Denver in United First III: Washington to Buenos Aires in United Airlines Business Class IV: Business Class (Cama) Bus Service from Buenos Aires to Iguazu...
American Airlines and Lufthansa Celebrate Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest starts in a couple days and American Airlines and Lufthansa are celebrating. American is offering 275,000 miles to the winner of their "Leder Posin’" Okotberfest contest. Simply take a picture of yourself, your friends, or even your pet...
A Cost-Cutting Proposal from a Ryanair Pilot
Just days after Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary suggested that co-pilots should be replaced with trained FAs, Ryanair Captain Morgan Fischer proposed this cost-cutting measure for the budget airline: “I would propose that Ryanair replace the CEO with a probationary cabin...
China Airlines to Join SkyTeam
Bolstering its prescence in China and the surrounding region, China Airlines has announced plans to join SkyTeam by mid-2011. The Taiwan-based carrier serves 93 destinations in 28 countries with a fleet of 66 aircraft. The carrier will only add...
Double RDMs on Delta Hawaiian Flights
Delta Air Lines is offering double redeemable miles on non-stop flights to and from Hawaii from the following Delta gateways: Los Angeles San Francisco Detroit Minneapolis-St. Paul Salt Lake City No love for Atlanta or Seattle. Unfortunately, tickets already...
IV: Business Class (Cama) Bus Service from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls on Crucero del Norte
2010 SOUTH AMERICA TRIP REPORT I: Introduction II: Los Angeles to Washington Dulles via Denver in United First III: Washington to Buenos Aires in United Airlines Business Class IV: Business Class (Cama) Bus Service from Buenos Aires to Iguazu...
What Happened to Seat 2A?
Seat 2A is my favorite seat across the United mainline fleet. Whether I’m on an A319, A320, 757, 767, 777, or 747, I know that I can count on 2A to provide a comfortable first class window seat. Last...
Wish I was in the Audience on The Oprah Winfrey Show Today!
I don’t watch Oprah Winfrey, but I do know that she has given away some nice items to members of her audience in the past (new cars for everyone for example). Today, to kick off her 25th and final...
This Airline Seat Brings a Whole New Meaning to Cattle Class
A couple months ago I blogged about Ryanair’s vertical seat concept that Michael O’Leary, CEO of the budget carrier, hoped would boost revenue for the airline. EU regulators vetoed the standing seat design, but a new “saddle seat” recently unleashed...
III: Washington to Buenos Aires in United Airlines Business Class
2010 SOUTH AMERICA TRIP REPORT I: Introduction II: Los Angeles to Washington Dulles via Denver in United First III: Washington to Buenos Aires in United Airlines Business Class IV: Business Class (Cama) Bus Service from Buenos Aires to...
Reflections on 9/11 from a Traveler’s Perspective
Nine years ago today America was attacked by a group of brainwashed Islamic xenophobes who believed they were doing God’s work in killing thousands of innocent Americans. Innocent is a relative term, but nothing can justify the actions of...
Virgin America’s Questionable Growth Policy
Usually when you think of low-cost airlines, you think of point-to-point routes serving secondary cities and smaller airports in larger metropolitan areas. Then there’s Virgin America. Though the airline has yet to report a profit, its been a good...
II: Los Angeles to Washington Dulles via Denver in United First
2010 SOUTH AMERICA TRIP REPORT I: Introduction II: Los Angeles to Washington Dulles via Denver in United First III: Washington to Buenos Aires in United Airlines Business Class IV: Business Class (Cama) Bus Service from Buenos Aires to Iguazu...
Earn 25,000 United Miles with 5-Night Stay at Starwood Hotels in Hawaii
Starwood is offering 25,000 United miles for stays of at least five nights (at a single property) in Hawaii. The following hotels are included: Oahu Sheraton Waikiki The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort &...
ANA to Launch Low-Cost Airline
Taking advantage of JAL’s financial woes and a continuing growth in the China market, All Nippon Airways announced plans to launch a low-cost carrier by the second half of next year. What’s driving this demand for more low-cost travel?...
United Torpedos My Lufthansa Award Flights
I got a call from 1-800-United1 yesterday while I was on another line and sent it to voice mail. A recorded message was left and I figured it was just an upgrade notification for my flight to SFO on Friday....
