How to Upgrade to the Barclay Aviator Silver Mastercard
Starting 2017, I didn’t have many trips planned on American Airlines, which was a first for me in a few years. It was mostly because the c..
How to Unlock your Chase Account due to OFAC
How to Unlock your Chase Account due to OFAC
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) at Chase monitors accounts that may have trans..
Things I Learned on My Trip to Cuba – Havana Trip Summary
Things I Learned on My Trip to Cuba – Havana Trip Summary
About two weeks ago, I flew down to Havana, Cuba for a few days to run the 20..
Announcing First2Board Meetup 2016 in Portland!
It has been a very busy year for me (Simon from Running For Status) personally so I haven’t had the time to organize a more formal s..
Paris Marathon 2015 – AA Chicago First Class Lounge and Flight to Paris
Paris Marathon 2015 – AA Chicago First Class Lounge and Flight to Paris
Since I was American Airlines Executive Platinum and flying int..
Paris Marathon 2015 – American Airlines Admirals Club LaGuardia
Paris Marathon 2015 – American Airlines Admirals Club LaGuardia
So earlier in 2014, I unknowingly signed up for an early drawing for th..
Drinking Vacation in Dublin Thanksgiving 2014 Day 3
Drinking Vacation in Dublin Thanksgiving 2014 Day 3
The drinking hits its peak:
- Breakfast at the Westin Dublin
- Tour of the West..
Drinking Vacation in Dublin Thanksgiving 2014 Day 2
Drinking Vacation in Dublin Thanksgiving 2014 Day 2
- Irish Castle Tour (Malahide)
- Jameson Irish Whiskey Factory with Flight Tasting..
Drinking Vacation in Dublin Thanksgiving 2014 Day 1
Drinking Vacation in Dublin Thanksgiving 2014 Day 1
- BOS-JFK-LHR-DUB on AA (77W)
- Galleries First at London Heathrow
- Junior Suit..
Rock and Roll Las Vegas Marathon 2014 Review
Rock and Roll Las Vegas Marathon 2014 Review
I am definitely a bit late in posting a review about this race.
As with most of my trav..
Why I Hate American Airlines 2017 Changes to AAdvantage
Why I Hate American Airlines 2017 Changes to AAdvantage
I have held Executive Platinum for a few years now. I stumbled into the status ..
Hong Kong Airport Plaza Premium Lounge
Hong Kong Airport Plaza Premium Lounge
After getting back from Hong Kong, I had some time to spend at HKG airport before my flight ..
Hong Kong Olympian City Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Review
Hong Kong Olympian City Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Review
The last time I went through Hong Kong, I tried the Tim Ho Wan at Hong Kong Stati..
Hong Kong Ferry Terminal Macau Restaurant
Hong Kong Ferry Terminal Macau Restaurant
I arrived in Hong Kong from Brisbane on my way back to Boston on AA HKG-DFW-BOS. Here was..
Qantas BNE International Business and First Class Lounge
Qantas BNE International Business and First Class Lounge
When we landed at Brisbane domestic terminal, everything was closed by the..
Qantas MEL Domestic Business and First Class Lounge
Qantas MEL Domestic Business and First Class Lounge
At Melbourne, there are two separate terminals, one for international flights, anot..
Singapore Airlines Business, First and Private Room at SIN
Singapore Airlines Business, First and Private Room at SIN
Below are some pictures of Singapore Airport. You can also rent a bed at Sno..
Star Alliance First and Business Lounge Review at MEL
Star Alliance First and Business Lounge Review at MEL
This was in the international terminal. It was brightly lit along with the rest o..
Singapore Airlines First Class MEL-SIN-ICN-SFO Review
Singapore Airlines First Class MEL-SIN-ICN-SFO Review
So I am definitely in the running for husband of the month as I managed to get my..
Melbourne Marathon 2014 Race Day Review
Melbourne Marathon 2014 Race Day Review
It was an early start to the marathon and left the Hyatt Hotel around sunrise. It starts on Bat..