I’m planning all of my travel for my December vacation and couldn’t believe my eyes when Kayak pulled up a $47 dollar ticket from Singapore to Langkawi, Malaysia on AirAsia. I clicked over to the AirAsia website and sure enough,…
Since we’re 8 months into the year, I thought it would be a good time to look back and see where I stand with my status this year. Airlines In 2011, I earned Platinum Status with US Airways and decided…
United Global First, the name United has given to its international first class product. This should not be confused with United First or Business First – neither of which are the same as Global First. I have no earthly idea…
Two recent blog posts, and an article about a massive data breach at Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and Cunard Cruises prompted me to post about the topic. View from the Wing & Frequently Flying both posted about American Airlines lack of…
There was no fan-fare, no hub-bub…but it surely seems that US Airways is now participating in TSA Pre✓™. Although I’m already a member of the CBP Global Entry program, and can participate in TSA Pre✓™, I have been actively watching my…
You’ve worked all year collecting points & miles and now it’s time to use them. Let the nightmares begin! Booking award travel – even for an avid traveler like me – can be an ordeal. Luckily, booking hotels is a…
I can hear my mother now…I think you meant suite, not sweet. No, I actually really meant to use sweet, mom. US Air Envoy Suite is sweet! I fly, a lot, and this Sunday was actually my first trip in…
As I prepare for a month long trip to Thailand (with a 1/2 day stop over in Europe for a quick meeting) I am tying up last minute odds and ends. As I’ve been booking some last minute hotels, rental…
Okay, I’ll admit it, I have been wishy-washy this year when it comes to airline loyalty. It took only 1 international flight on United a few weeks ago to convince me that the grass isn’t always greener! I blogged earlier about my…
What would a merger mean for me… because after all, it is all about me. A friend (@edoksa – food critic for the Charleston City Paper – follow him on Twitter) asked me why I haven’t been talking about the rumored…
At the end of April, I have to fly to Brussels for a 1day meeting and then onto Thailand for a week’s vacation and three weeks of business. Flying to Bangkok in coach isn’t the most appealing thought in the world….so I…
My 2012 Mileage and Status Goals I usually set my mileage and status goals early in the year. Here it is, April 2nd, and I’m still thinking through my strategy – and that’s not a good strategy. Airlines US Airways…
What a strange day of travel I had on Friday. For those of you who follow my posts, you’ll remember that I wasn’t able to use Star Awards Upgrades for this trip because United had temporarily suspended their participation in…
Last week I blogged about the fact that I am ready to leave behind my Chairman Status with US Airways and make a move to a new airline. It’s a hard decision, I’ve held Chairman and Platinum status with US…
United Airlines has suspended their participation in the Star Alliance Upgrade Awards program while they work through their merger with Continental Airlines. I spent several hours on the phone with US Airways last week trying to figure out why I…
After 7 years of elite status with USAiways, it’s time say adios! Now, who will match my status? I have a love-hate relationship with USAirways. I’ve had Chairman status w/USAirways for 5 of the past 7 years (the other two…