Airline Reviews and Reward Programs

Having spent a lot of time on airplanes the past two weeks, I couldn’t help but make direct comparisons between each airline flown and the differences in how they operate just about every aspect of the flight. Some of the differences are nuanced (i.e. you only notice them if you spend a lot of time on planes) and others are very pronounced (anyone could notice the … [Read more...] about What Are You Missing By Flying in 2014? Here are 11 Items That Might Surprise You!

In early December of 2013, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffsetter took a three night trip to Milan, Italy. Part mileage run, part weekend getaway, part desire to see another Christmas Market in Europe. Put it all together and we had an excellent time in Milan. What follows is a series posts over the next few weeks about the Milan trip, including: Booking Business Class Tickets to Milan, … [Read more...] about Alitalia Magnifica Business Class Review – New York to Milan

In early December of 2013, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffsetter took a three night trip to Milan, Italy. Part mileage run, part weekend getaway, part desire to see another Christmas Market in Europe. Put it all together and we had an excellent time in Milan. What follows is a series posts over the next few weeks about the Milan trip, including: Booking Business Class Tickets to Milan, … [Read more...] about Alitalia Business Class Lounge at New York JFK Airport Terminal 1

Update: As was pointed out in the comments, this feature has always been broken for Delta users, not a recent development as I was inferring in this post. The problem is that the award calendar only works with Delta flights and since Delta does not fly to Budapest I was not seeing the calendar.  I am trying to book an International business class award ticket to Budapest in … [Read more...] about Is the Delta Award Calendar Search Feature Broken for Everyone?

I am on the phone with Delta’s platinum sales and service line several times a month adjusting flights, booking award tickets, complaining, having my heart broken when I actually try to use Skymiles, etc. Generally, the service I receive from the agents on the line will help solve my problem, even if it takes a few times of doing the hang up, call again drill to get the … [Read more...] about Delta Personalized Reservation System Saves Time, is Less Annoying

What a rush - I just booked a Lufthansa First Class ticket for some random dates in July using United Miles and learned some important lessons along the way. … [Read more...] about Lufthansa First Class Deal and Why I’m an Idiot for Doubting United

This post is part of a series of posts documenting my trip to French Polynesia and the Cook Islands. Other posts in this series include: Trip Planning: Booking on Air Tahiti is Scary, Booking Air Tahiti Nui Business Class Using Delta Skymiles Flights and Lounges: Delta Sky Club LAX Showers Videos: Kia Orana from Aitutaki in the Cook Islands … [Read more...] about Air Tahiti Nui Lounge LAX Airport Review – Tom Bradley Terminal Lounge

This post is part of a series of posts documenting my trip to French Polynesia and the Cook Islands. Other posts in this series include: Trip Planning: Booking on Air Tahiti is Scary, Booking Air Tahiti Nui Business Class Using Delta Skymiles Videos: Kia Orana from Aitutaki in the Cook Islands The Delta Sky Club at LAX Airport is located in Terminal 5 between gates … [Read more...] about Delta Sky Club LAX Showers – Not Great, But What Did I Expect?

Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review Delta’s economy … [Read more...] about Istanbul and Athens: Flying Aegean Airlines Economy Class

Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review Delta’s economy … [Read more...] about Istanbul and Athens: KLM Economy Comfort Review for Intra Europe Flights