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About Mike

On my first flights on Allegheny and Piedmont so many years ago, I immediately got the flying bug. After years of traveling I started the blogs and podcasts at UPGRD.com. And, like many of you, I've done a lot of flying for miles and status. I once flew from New York City to Honolulu and back again just for elite status (and a quick Mai Tai).

A Fee By Any Other Name Would Smell as Bitter

by Mike · June 30, 2013

United re-introduced their annual "subscription" services: economy plus subscription and baggage subscription. The baggage subscription is simply a euphemism for bag fees in which they collect a $349 … [Read more...] about A Fee By Any Other Name Would Smell as Bitter

Samoa Air to Provide Special Seating for Bigger Passengers

Samoa Air to Provide Special Seating for Bigger Passengers

by Mike · June 16, 2013

The New Zealand Herald is reporting that Samoa Air, which recently began a pay-by-weight system, is now creating an Executive Row (XL) of seats with more space. Oh, and a ramp for boarding.Somoa's … [Read more...] about Samoa Air to Provide Special Seating for Bigger Passengers

Preventing Constipation While Flying (and Other Invaluable Tips)

Preventing Constipation While Flying (and Other Invaluable Tips)

by Mike · May 25, 2013

Step into my time machine and travel back to 1980 with me. You've just got a big promotion, requiring a lot of travel, so you pick up The Air Traveler's Handbook for some tips and tricks.First … [Read more...] about Preventing Constipation While Flying (and Other Invaluable Tips)

eBags Mother Lode TLS Mini 21″ Wheeled Duffel Review

eBags Mother Lode TLS Mini 21″ Wheeled Duffel Review

by Mike · May 22, 2013

One year ago today I purchased the eBags Mother Lode TLS Mini 21" Wheeled Duffel carry-on bag. Since then it's been my primary travel bag and has traveled close to 100,000 miles with me. The bag still … [Read more...] about eBags Mother Lode TLS Mini 21″ Wheeled Duffel Review

Delta T4X Terminal Preview in SoHo

Delta T4X Terminal Preview in SoHo

by Mike · May 20, 2013

Delta is previewing their new JFK Terminal 4 expansion with a pop-up display in SoHo, Manhattan. Located at 376 West Broadway at Broome St the two floors showcase the new design and new Delta Sky Club … [Read more...] about Delta T4X Terminal Preview in SoHo

Braniff II Timetable from 1988

Braniff II Timetable from 1988

by Mike · May 20, 2013

Braniff Inc (also known as Braniff II), the reincarnation of the failed Braniff airlines had hubs in Kansas City, Miami and DFW. With a single class of service and all leather seating. They were … [Read more...] about Braniff II Timetable from 1988

Air Berlin New Business Class Amenity Kits

Air Berlin New Business Class Amenity Kits

by Mike · May 18, 2013

With Air Berlin's launch of their new fully flat business class seat they are also changing their amenity kits. Two of the kits available are from Institut Karité and from Tumi.The Karité kit … [Read more...] about Air Berlin New Business Class Amenity Kits

Honolulu to New York Mileage Run

Honolulu to New York Mileage Run

by Mike · May 17, 2013

After arriving into Honolulu on my American Airlines mileage run, I wandered aimlessly through the open plan terminal looking for my next gate and club lounge. Along the way there is some great plane … [Read more...] about Honolulu to New York Mileage Run

Mileage Run from New York to Honolulu

Mileage Run from New York to Honolulu

by Mike · May 17, 2013

I needed about 20,000 elite qualifying miles at the end of last year to re-qualify for Executive Platinum. Luckily the end of year double elite qualifying promotion along with $460 fares to Hawaii … [Read more...] about Mileage Run from New York to Honolulu

A Tour of Old City Hall Station in New York, Closed Since 1945

A Tour of Old City Hall Station in New York, Closed Since 1945

by Mike · May 15, 2013

The MTA Transit Museum in New York City offers tours throughout the year of old stations, artwork in the stations and nostalgia rides. Generally tours sell out to museum members before being opened to … [Read more...] about A Tour of Old City Hall Station in New York, Closed Since 1945

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