The United Airlines 747 farewell flight to Hawaii sold out QUICK. But you still have a chance to score tickets with the MileagePlus Exclusives 747 Farewell. … [Read more...] about MileagePlus Exclusives 747 Farewell
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United Says Mahalo to the 747 with Special Flight
As it prepares to transition its fleet, United says mahalo to the 747 with a special farewell flight. … [Read more...] about United Says Mahalo to the 747 with Special Flight
U.S. Airways Cancer Spreads
Team U.S. Airways ruined American Airlines. Now the U.S. Airways cancer spreads to yet another legacy. … [Read more...] about U.S. Airways Cancer Spreads
My Thoughts on United’s Basic Economy
News of United Airline's new Basic Economy fare have been circulating for little while now. For those of you not yet familiar with this fare, United's Basic Economy will be the lowest available fare. It will be similar to Spirit Airline's fare, and will not come with mileage earnings, elite benefits, advanced seat selections, or even a carry-on bag. And while this fare is … [Read more...] about My Thoughts on United’s Basic Economy
33,000 Miles in 2 Weeks: WTF Was I thinking?
Hello from an airplane! I think I am writing this post over the Atlantic Ocean, but who knows anymore. The past week and the next are all a blur… and it’s all by choice. I’ll do my best to explain the details of the two trips that have found me traveling more miles in a fortnight than I usually travel over a 90 day period. Lufthansa award space bookable at the end of … [Read more...] about 33,000 Miles in 2 Weeks: WTF Was I thinking?
One of my Favorite Uses of Miles: Speculative Award Bookings
When your house is listed for sale and you have already moved your possessions, you can expect a high level of uncertainty with every day that passes. What if the house sells before I’m scheduled to come back next? Who will mow the lawn? Who will take care of X and Y? I have found the whole process to be quite annoying. You can take the “out of sight, out of mind” approach … [Read more...] about One of my Favorite Uses of Miles: Speculative Award Bookings
Getting a United Status Match in 5 Easy Steps
The first airline I ever flew was Northwest Airlines (NWA), and I was loyal to the red tail for pretty much my entire life into early adulthood. NWA was a Minnesota staple, to the point that when the 1987 Twins won the World Series, the noise of the crowd in the Metrodome was compared to the noise of an NWA 747 taking off from the nearby airport. Then Delta took over and the … [Read more...] about Getting a United Status Match in 5 Easy Steps
Virgin America Hooking the Next Generation of Travelers? Sorry United!
This morning as I was checking my email, I came across a tweet that talks about a hand-written note from an 8 year old girl talking about how much she enjoys flying Virgin America over United. Here is that tweet: An 8 yr old lets @united know why she enjoys the flying experience better on @VirginAmerica pic.twitter.com/5su85b28UR — Laura Evans (@lauraevansfox5) April 16, … [Read more...] about Virgin America Hooking the Next Generation of Travelers? Sorry United!
Add First Class on Thai Airways for 5k More United Miles and $52? Yes Please!
Last night I was one of many to take advantage of the Lufthansa first class award availability from Toronto (YYZ) to Munich (MUC). This morning I woke up and learned that I could add a flight to Asia on my itinerary in first class for only 5,000 extra United Miles. Gary mentioned that this would be a good opportunity to fly Thai Airways in first class because of their … [Read more...] about Add First Class on Thai Airways for 5k More United Miles and $52? Yes Please!
Would You Fund a Business to Earn Frequent Flyer Miles? Wall & Main Asks That You Do
Yesterday I hopped on a Google+ hangout on the air because I heard that the legendary Randy Petersen would be a featured player. Thanks to +Mark Koschwitz for bringing the hangout to my attention. Usually when I am invited to hangouts they are at an inconvenient time, are of a topic that is not of interest to me, or some other reason for meh. This hangout happened to be at a … [Read more...] about Would You Fund a Business to Earn Frequent Flyer Miles? Wall & Main Asks That You Do