I want to share a quick story about how I've been able to leverage the benefits of the Chase Sapphire Reserve card within one year to pay massive dividends which affect my travel channels.A year … [Read more...] about In One Year, My Chase Sapphire Reserve Has Paid for Itself Twice Over
Tips for Cruising With a Toddler
My wife and I made it through a road trip with our then 8-month old mostly drama free last year. That brought up the next challenge - taking a cruise with the little one. At nearly 16 months old, … [Read more...] about Tips for Cruising With a Toddler
Alaska Will Add Basic Economy, Eliminates Generous Change Policy
There was a lot of bad news in yesterday's earnings call from Alaska Airlines. Even after speaking to one of my friends, who has family working at the airline, the first thing he said was, "It's a … [Read more...] about Alaska Will Add Basic Economy, Eliminates Generous Change Policy
Alaska Airlines Ends Flights from Dallas-Love Field to New York-LaGuardia and Washington, D.C.
Alaska Airlines announced today that it will end flights from Dallas-Love Field to New York-LaGuardia and Washington-Reagan. Instead they will lease the available slots at the two East Coast airports … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines Ends Flights from Dallas-Love Field to New York-LaGuardia and Washington, D.C.
Review: United Airlines Boeing 787 Economy Class, Paris to San Francisco
This United Airlines Economy Class review from Paris to San Francisco on a Boeing 787-8 is sort of a mixed bag. On one hand, the in-flight entertainment and crew members were fantastic. The flight … [Read more...] about Review: United Airlines Boeing 787 Economy Class, Paris to San Francisco
Clear Immigration Faster with These Programs
I've long been an advocate for finding ways to simplify the process when traveling. I'll gladly give up a bit of personal information to expedite security screening or the immigration process when … [Read more...] about Clear Immigration Faster with These Programs
Alaska and Virgin Are Migrating Their Computer Systems Tomorrow
Beginning Tuesday night and extending into Wednesday, Alaska Airlines and Virgin America will be migrating to a single passenger service system (PSS). These critical computer systems manage everything … [Read more...] about Alaska and Virgin Are Migrating Their Computer Systems Tomorrow
Review: JAL First Class Los Angeles to Tokyo
Japan Airlines First Class takes the flyer experience to a whole new level! JAL reforms the entire inflight experience and ensures that customers are lavished in comfort and luxury during the entire … [Read more...] about Review: JAL First Class Los Angeles to Tokyo
Rumor: Marriott to Extend Lifetime Platinum Premier to SPG Lifetime Platinum Members
Please keep in mind this is a rumor, but I thought it was worth sharing here. Maybe the recent announcement about how the new combined Marriott/SPG program will play out in 2019 is not set in stone. … [Read more...] about Rumor: Marriott to Extend Lifetime Platinum Premier to SPG Lifetime Platinum Members
Review: British Airways Premium Economy, Boeing 777 London to New York
Hi everyone. Please welcome my friend, Graeme Robb, to the blog! Graeme recently flew British Airways Premium Economy Class, aka "World Traveller Plus," from London to New York and I asked him to … [Read more...] about Review: British Airways Premium Economy, Boeing 777 London to New York
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