How I Ended Up in the Last Row of Economy Class as an Executive Platinum
On my return trip from Panama City on Wednesday, I was scheduled to fly on American Airlines from Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport to Miami…
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10 Things I Learned From My Recent Trip to Panama City
I just got back yesterday from being in Panama City for 24 hours on a quick mileage run vacation. This wasn’t my first time to…
My Experience Giving Bribe Money to a Corrupt Police Officer in Panama City
This past Tuesday, I was in Panama City for 24 hours during a mileage run towards re-qualifying for American Airlines Executive Platinum status. It was…
High Demand During 180,000 Ticket Release for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil
FIFA released 180,000 World Cup tickets today for all the matches which make it one hot ticket. The sale just went on sale an hour…
FIFA Makes It Impossible to Get Last Minute World Cup Tickets on June 4
If you’re reading this, you probably know by now that FIFA released 180,000 World Cup tickets for all the matches which makes it one hot…
First World Problems on My American Airlines Los Angeles to Miami Redeye Flight
I just got off a transcontinental flight redeye flight on American Airlines from Los Angeles to Miami. I’m currently writing this from the American Airlines…
New Martini Bar at the American Airlines LAX Flagship Lounge
My favorite domestic lounge besides the Centurion Lounges in Las Vegas and Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) is the American Airlines LAX Flagship Lounge. It’s almost…
American Airlines MilesAAver Award Availbility is Back for Travel to Venezuela
Venezuela is one of the top Latin American countries I want to visit in the near future. Recently, I went to Honduras which is so…
Starwood American Express 30,000 Point Sign-Up Bonus Offer
I use my Starwood Preferred Guest American Express (SPG Amex) credit card almost every day. My choice of hotel loyalty chain is Starwood and I’m…
Man Surprises Girlfriend with Wedding on a Plane
A Belgian man from Bruges who holds a day job as a bus driver, responded to a Facebook contest from Thomas Cook Airlines. He was…
How to Prepare for Travel to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil
I’m heading to the World Cup in two weeks and last night, I spent most of my evening confirmation my flight reservations and choosing which…
US Airways to Provide Reciprocal Upgrades for American Elites on June 11?
Will US Airways begin to provide reciprocal upgrades for American Airlines elite frequent flyer members on June 11, 2014? I got this information from one…
FINAL Update: Planning a 2014 August Summer DO to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Oman
Back in May of last year, I wrote about Planning a 2014 August Summer DO to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Oman. I provided an update…
Why Mistake Fares and Hotel Deals Have Gone Underground
Recently, there has been a whole slew of mistake airfare and hotel deals. For example, last week there was a $130 mini one-way RTW (round…
W Singapore Sentosa Cove Hotel Review Part 2
I found out there was a Singapore InstaMeet (Instagram enthusiasts from Singapore) and that it was being held at the W Singapore – Sentosa Cove…
W Singapore Sentosa Cove Hotel Review Part 1
I booked the W Sentosa Cove Hotel using 22,500 American Airlines miles on useaamiles.com. The hotel was going for well of $400 and I thought…
Westin Singapore Hotel Review Part 2
As a Starwood Preferred Guest Platinum member, I had complimentary access to the Club Lounge for evening appetizers and breakfast at the Westin Singapore Hotel….
Westin Singapore Hotel Review Part 1
I booked the Westin Singapore Hotel on a cash and points rate of 6,000 Starpoints and $110 USD. The hotel was going for well over…
Fragrance Sunflower Singapore Hotel Review
My flight from Narita was scheduled to get into Singapore at 12:30am. It didn’t make sense to book an expensive hotel if I was going…
Japan Airlines 767-300 NRT-SIN Economy Class
This was my first time flying Japan Airlines and I didn’t know what to expect. However, I did know that this was going to be…