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
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).
Delta T4X Terminal Preview in SoHo
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 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
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
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
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
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
National Train Day at Grand Central
National Train Day at Grand Central was well attended. In fact, it was packed on Saturday. I was surprised at the long line of people inside Grand Central waiting to go to the exhibit. I almost … [Read more...] about National Train Day at Grand Central
jetBlue E-190
Like many other airlines, jetBlue sells extra legroom seats on all of their flights. In addition to bulkhead and exit row seats, their planes have additional legroom in other rows as well. On their … [Read more...] about jetBlue E-190
It’s National Train Day!
Grab your camera, check the website, and head to your closest National Train Day exhibit. I'll be headed to Grand Central Station at noon today for the Parade of Trains to view more than 20 classic … [Read more...] about It’s National Train Day!
Laguardia (LGA) Admirals Club
Along the windows are the typical club seats that you'd find at any Admirals Club. The unique part of the renovation added a larger open space in the middle of the lounge along with a revamped bar … [Read more...] about Laguardia (LGA) Admirals Club
Boulder AB Bus from Denver DIA
Visiting friends in Boulder? There's an easy way to get there from Denver Airport. The RTD's AB SkyRide bus. I found the RTD's website a little confusing so I thought I'd document the trip … [Read more...] about Boulder AB Bus from Denver DIA
Scott Mackenzie created Travel Codex to share his tricks for better travel.
