The Curious Engineer

Live and Let's Fly

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December 2016

  1. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: December 31, 2016
  2. 2016: A Year of Change
  3. Frankfurt to Istanbul in Turkish Airlines A330 Business Class
  4. Tokyo Airport Now Offers Cell Phone Toilet Paper
  5. Photos: My 10 Best Flights in 2016
  6. United Denies Rumor It Will Cut Hot Food from Lounges
  7. Video: Citibank VP Thrown Off Delta Flight, Attacks Cheering Passengers
  8. The End of Free Parking in Las Vegas
  9. It’s That Time of Year Again…
  10. My First International Business Class Meal: SFO-LHR on UA930
  11. Lufthansa vs. Turkish Within Europe
  12. My Garuda First Class Award is Ticketed!
  13. Review: Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort (China)
  14. This Makes Me Want to Fly Alitalia
  15. Review: Lufthansa Welcome Lounge Frankfurt
  16. Detour: My Other Africa Trip Report
  17. A Trick for Finding Hidden Award Seats
  18. A Primer On Married Segments
  19. Reflecting on Priorities This Christmas
  20. Twas the Night Before Christmas: 2016 Edition
  21. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: December 24, 2016
  22. United Cuts International Routes, Will Focus on Domestic Travel
  23. All the 2016 Airline Holiday Videos
  24. Garuda Cancels Promo, Will Honor Held Reservations
  25. A Touch of Dignity at SFO
  26. Introduction: A Month in Africa
  27. My Strategy for Ticketing the Garuda Reservation
  28. Mutiny: Passengers Revolt on My UA Flight
  29. Success: Booking Garuda First Class for 90% Off!
  30. Why the AMEX Lounge is My Favorite Office
  31. Christmas Dinner in Lufthansa First Class
  32. Review: Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme
  33. The Best Time to Call Aeroplan?
  34. The Fine Line Between Common Sense and Revenue Management
  35. TGV First Class from Stuttgart to Paris
  36. What Terrorism Reveals About Us
  37. Strangely Satisfied with Ukraine International Airlines
  38. Review: Deutsche Bahn (DB) Lounge – Stuttgart
  39. Top 5 Delta SkyMiles Redemptions
  40. How Do You Handle a Seatmate Who Wants to Talk Religion?
  41. Imagine a Meal Like This on a 90min Flight in the USA
  42. Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: December 17, 2016
  43. How I Almost Missed my Wedding!
  44. Avoid This Error When Holding AA Award Space
  45. Review: Kahala Hotel & Resort – Honolulu
  46. A Scary Flight on EgyptAir
  47. The Aeroplan Agent Who Kept Calling
  48. Bachelor Party in Hawaii
  49. A Fantastic Experience on EgyptAir!
  50. A Million Miles for Love
  51. Photos: Air New Zealand Impresses
  52. Off to London, Cairo, Beirut, Istanbul, and Kiev!
  53. A Love Affair with United Airlines
  54. Which United Clubs Have Showers?
  55. And Now Comes the Great Leap Forward
  56. A New Home for Live and Let’s Fly
  57. Review: Park Hyatt Beijing – Suite Upgrade

November 2016

  1. First Look at the Super Cool New United Club at LAX
  2. Flyebaby – An Option for Lap Infants and Their Parents
  3. Should a Vocal Trump Supporter Have Been Kicked Off My United Flight?

October 2016

  1. Huge Hyatt Gold Passport Changes and Other News
  2. How to Beat United’s Draconian New Routing Restrictions
  3. And Baby Makes Three

September 2016

  1. Sneak Peek at United Polaris!
  2. Modobag Introduces World’s First Motorized, Rideable Carry-on Bag
  3. Plenty of Award Space on New Austrian Airlines LAX Route
  4. How to Remember 9-11-01 Today
  5. American Airlines Adds Service from Dallas to Rome and Amsterdam
  6. United Airlines Boasts of Its Great Summer
  7. Can You Use United Miles to Cuba?
  8. Photo Tour: Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington Dulles
  9. United Gate Agent Caught Stealing $130K Worth of Passenger Jewelry
  10. My Advice to KLM

August 2016

  1. When Will American and Delta Learn?
  2. Victory Day on Turkish Airlines
  3. Buy a United 747 on eBay!
  4. Let’s Give Scott Kirby a Chance
  5. Why American’s New Ad Campaign Fails
  6. The Real Reason LAX is Still a United Hub
  7. Approved for the Chase Sapphire Reserve!
  8. New IMAX Trailer for Captain Sully Movie
  9. Lost Cat Turns Up on Air Canada Flight
  10. Priority Pass Guest Access with Chase Sapphire Reserve
  11. How Would You Handle a Harassing Seatmate?
  12. Chase’s 5/24 Rule: Unsubstantiated Gossip, Facts, and the State of Travel Blogging – But Hurry!
  13. Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve Worthwhile?
  14. British Airways’ Curious Strategy for Growth
  15. Should United De-Hub Los Angeles? No, And It Won’t.
  16. Odd New Commercial from United Airlines
  17. Review: GoBAG – Perfect for Me (Guest Post)
  18. I am Spending the Night in an Abandoned Russian Mine!
  19. An Incredible Flight on SAS
  20. Hey SAS, I Chose My Seat for a Reason!
  21. Hyatt Sha Tin: Bring the Family Along to Hong Kong
  22. New Pet Relief Area at LAX or Secret Smoking Patio?
  23. First Look: Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington Dulles
  24. United Surprise and Delight Program Surprises and Delights Me
  25. Review: GoBag – Great for Some Trips, Not for All Trips
  26. Qatar Amiri Flight 747-8 at LAX
  27. On Turning 30
  28. Sneak Preview of United Polaris Dining Menu
  29. Unpacking the Latest United MileagePlus Changes
  30. First Thoughts on Pakistan Airlines 777 Business Class
  31. Surprising New Name for Turkish Airlines Lounge
  32. Shockingly Terrible Service on Saudia

July 2016

  1. Don’t Tell My Wife What Happened at the Hyatt Regency Casablanca!
  2. Luggage Review: The Away Carry-on
  3. Review: Etihad Lounge LAX
  4. China Eastern Delights and Disappoints
  5. Suddenly We are VIPs on China Eastern
  6. Smoking on China Eastern Airlines
  7. My RTW Trip with Lucky Has Begun!
  8. Anti-Muslim Bigotry on American Airlines or Fabrication?
  9. Air New Zealand Hollywood Safety Video
  10. Is it Safe to Fly Turkish Airlines?
  11. FAA Lifts Turkish Airlines Ban
  12. United Pilot Calls For Hillary Clinton to be Executed
  13. Review: Park Hyatt Mallorca
  14. This Delta SkyMiles Redemption Makes No Sense!
  15. British Airways AARP Discount Just Got Sweeter
  16. Man Steals TSA Bin, Now Uses it as Sock Drawer
  17. Explore Guangzhou with Cycle Canton
  18. Review: Park Hyatt Guangzhou
  19. Independence Day, Brexit, and Mr. Bean
  20. Review: Hyatt on the Bund (Shanghai)- Suite

June 2016

  1. British Airways Invites You to Capitalize on Brexit
  2. His Excellency Defends Qatar Atlanta Service in New Interview
  3. Etihad Clarifies First Class Lounge Policy in a Good Way
  4. Andaz Xintiandi (Shanghai) – You Don’t Know What You’ve Got, ‘Til It’s Gone
  5. A KL Taxi Driver Threatened to Hurt Me for Using Uber
  6. Where in the World Am I?
  7. My Plan for Fixing Aeroplan
  8. Video: Europe in Two Minutes (Time-Lapse with 300K Photos!)
  9. Aeroplan Closes All Overseas Call Centers
  10. Why I Love International Connections at Washington Dulles
  11. Los Angeles to Paris in Air Tahiti Nui Business Class
  12. This is Why I Always Fasten Seat Belt When Seated on Airplane
  13. Access Policy for Etihad First Class Lounge & Spa Abu Dhabi
  14. A Condensed Photo Tour of the New Etihad First Class Lounge in Abu Dhabi
  15. Jeffrey Goh Named Star Alliance CEO
  16. Review: Etihad First Class Lounge & Spa Abu Dhabi
  17. Should I Fly the Iran Air 747SP?
  18. United Airlines Will Unveil New Business Class Seat Today
  19. United Airlines Team USA Amenity Kits

May 2016

  1. New Etihad A380 Video with Nicole Kidman
  2. Memorial Day 2016: United Airlines Ramp Worker Goes Extra Mile
  3. United Airlines 2016 Olympics Safety Video
  4. Reflections on Captain Denny Flanagan
  5. Remembering My Million Miler Flight on United Airlines
  6. Caution: Transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards to Flying Blue
  7. United Cuts Service to Lagos, Last Link to Africa
  8. Why I Want to Travel on EgyptAir More Than Ever
  9. United Rolling Back International Economy Meal Service Downgrades
  10. Visiting Glacier National Park in Off-Season
  11. Letter from United CEO Oscar Munoz Promises More Improvement
  12. Southwest Airlines Snacks on Longer Flights
  13. United Global Premier Upgrades Now Work on ANA
  14. United Airlines Garage Sale in Houston
  15. Air France Lets You Finish In-Flight Movie at Home
  16. Texture – Saving My Marriage Month by Month
  17. Hotel Review: Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit (Soi 12)
  18. This is Why I Avoid Southwest
  19. US Bank Lifemiles Visa Shut Down
  20. Help Lucky and Me Get Home from CMB!
  21. Order Pizza from Chicago United Club

April 2016

  1. Video: United Captain Surprises Son
  2. 2016 Freddie Awards Winners and Commentary
  3. Two Flights to Las Vegas for the Price of One!
  4. Review: Hyatt Regency Aruba – Food & Beverage
  5. My Airfone Adventure on United
  6. Hyatt Regency Aruba Review: Property, Sun And Water
  7. Scary Flight Experience
  8. Malaysia Airlines 747 Hijacks My A380!
  9. Malaysia Airlines CEO Christoph Mueller Resigns
  10. Delta Slashes Telephone Booking Fee and Business Class Award Prices
  11. 90 Years of United History in One Minute
  12. 15 Cool Facts About United Airlines
  13. It’s Official! Alaska and Virgin America Announce Merger (FAQs)
  14. FTU Signature Event in Las Vegas April 29 – May 01, 2016

March 2016

  1. Alaska Airlines Blames "Travel Hacking" for Emirates Devaluation
  2. Emirates First Class Awards on Alaska DOUBLE in Price
  3. Hijacked EgyptAir Flight Lands in Cyprus
  4. Last Day to Burn Your AA Miles Prior to Devaluation!
  5. Starwood Bidding War Begins
  6. This Rule is Vital for Maximizing Your AA Award
  7. American Tourism in Cuba is Now Legal
  8. Two A380 First Class Flights for 40K AA Miles
  9. Review: Hyatt Regency Aruba – Close to Greatness, Far From Good
  10. Review: Holiday Inn Resort Aruba – Families and Couples
  11. Review: Holiday Inn Resort Aruba – A Great Option
  12. United Airlines Shuffles Board as Oscar Munoz Readies Return
  13. Singapore Will Resume Nonstop Flights to Los Angeles and Newark

February 2016

  1. Airside Tunnel Between Tom Bradley International Terminal and T4 Now Open at LAX and Why it Matters
  2. Take $40 Off Your $73+ Hotel Bill Instantly
  3. Delta Now Shows Only Four Award Booking Classes
  4. You Must Watch this SWISS Video
  5. United Airlines Defends DCA Perimeter Rule
  6. US Airlines Begin Scheduled Flights to Cuba (2016)
  7. OneGo: All-You-Can-Fly Subscriptions – UPDATED
  8. Unicorns, Four-Leaf Clovers, and Air New Zealand Business Class Award Space
  9. How Does United’s New illy Coffee Taste?
  10. A Few Thoughts on the Park Hyatt New York
  11. United Brings Back Early Boarding for Families with Children

January 2016

  1. United Airlines Announces San Francisco to Singapore Route on 787-9
  2. Alaska Airlines Brand Refresh
  3. My Incredible Amtrak Guest Rewards Redemption
  4. UberX Finally Available at LAX
  5. United Global Services and 1K Members Now Get Free Food in Economy Class
  6. Amal Clooney Cautions Against Visiting Maldives
  7. LifeMiles Mixed Cabin Redemptions Now Possible
  8. Full Hot Meal on a 1hr Economy Class Flight
  9. In the Maldives, When They Say No Alcohol, They Mean No Alcohol
  10. When is a Vacation Too Long?
  11. "You can’t get in a long tube with a bunch of demons…it’s deadly!"
  12. United CEO Oscar Munoz Receives Heart Transplant!
  13. New "Economy Plus Essentials" and "Economy Plus Enhanced" Bundles on United
  14. New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Park Hyatt Goa

2015 302

December 2015

  1. A Premature Evaluation of 2015
  2. Are the Etihad First Class A380 Apartments Worthwhile?
  3. 2015 Airline Christmas Videos
  4. LAX TSA Chorus Sings Christmas Carols
  5. Last Day to Purchase Discounted Alaska Miles
  6. American Airlines Won’t Proactively Waive Telephone Booking Fee
  7. Refusing to Transport Israelis, Kuwait Airways Suspends New York to London Flight
  8. SAS Releases Business Class Award Space
  9. Big Metal Bird: A New Show About United Airlines
  10. Review: The Tea Room – Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
  11. Final Hours to Book Aeroplan Awards Before Next Devaluation
  12. Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok – More Resort than Hotel (pt 2)
  13. Review: Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok – More Resort than Hotel (pt 1)
  14. Using American Airlines Miles to Book oneworld Premium Economy?
  15. Dealing with Obnoxious Hotel Guests
  16. United Will End Dubai Service on 23 January 2016, Blames Emirates and Etihad
  17. United is Bringing Free Snacks Back to Economy Class!
  18. FAQs: Premium Economy on American Airlines
  19. New British Airways Award Search Interface
  20. Video: Chinese Man Dragged Off United Flight After Being Busted for Self-Upgrading
  21. Final Hours to Transfer Chase Points to Amtrak
  22. Will United Airlines’ Million Miler Program Go From Best to Worst?
  23. Southwest Companion Pass – The Best Deal in Travel for Family Flights

November 2015

  1. Several Surprises in Aruba
  2. United Quietly Eliminates Award Holds and Why It Matters
  3. A Suggested Revision to "These Germans" Lufthansa Commercial
  4. A Thanksgiving Resolution
  5. Ordering Emirates Chauffeur Service Less Than 48 Hours Prior to Travel
  6. Brussels Shuts Down and State Department Travel Warning
  7. Hilarious United Airlines Holiday Video
  8. Why United Airlines Should Bring Back Cappuccino and Espresso
  9. United Airlines Chooses illy as New Coffee Provider
  10. Take That Air New Zealand!
  11. How To Get Arrested on a Plane
  12. American Airlines Finally Guts Award Chart
  13. Chase Will Restrict Ultimate Rewards Transfers Starting November 15, 2015
  14. Another Terrorist Attack in Paris
  15. New Coffee Coming to United Airlines
  16. Helmut Schmidt and Lufthansa 181
  17. Air Berlin Business Class Award Space on New Routes to Boston, Dallas, San Francisco
  18. Etihad Airways Nanny Service
  19. U.S. Justice Department Blocks Newark Slot Deal Between United and Delta
  20. American Express Won’t Confirm New Centurion Lounge at LAX…Yet
  21. Should He Be Banned from Flying United?
  22. Guam Demands United Airlines Improve Service
  23. United CEO Oscar Munoz Will Return Next Year
  24. 5 Ways to Beat the Upcoming Lufthansa Strike
  25. The Elegant Simplicity of Cathay Pacific’s New Livery
  26. Rumor: United Will Charge to Gate Check Excess Carry-on Bags

October 2015

  1. American Airlines Passenger Goes on 9/11 Rant, Claims to Have Gun
  2. What American Giveth, United Taketh Away
  3. Matthew is Wrong – Hyatt Buying Starwood Benefits Customers
  4. British Airways Stabs USA Travelers in the Back in Latest Cutback
  5. Why I Am Opposed to Hyatt – Starwood Merger
  6. Things I Love: Luggage
  7. Hyatt in Advance Talks to Buy Starwood Hotels
  8. Onboard Video from the Final United p.s. Flight from JFK
  9. A Review of My First and Last United p.s. Flights from JFK
  10. United JFK Employees Say Goodbye to Home, Hello to Uncertainty
  11. Pictures: Saying Goodbye to United Airlines at JFK
  12. Kuwaiti Government Expels United Airlines from Kuwait
  13. Dublin – Los Angeles Award Space on Aer Lingus
  14. Why is Uber Still Not Available at LAX?
  15. US Airways Survived Five Days Longer in Back to the Future than in Reality!
  16. Aer Lingus Adds Flights to Los Angeles, Newark, and Hartford
  17. A Familiar Face on United Airlines
  18. Brett Hart is United’s New Acting CEO
  19. Update on United CEO Munoz Coming Today
  20. Congratulations to American Airlines, But Now What?
  21. Why Are We Seeing So Many Cheap Business Class Tickets?
  22. Keep Your Boarding Pass Close!
  23. Breaking: United CEO Oscar Munoz Suffers Heart Attack
  24. Yes, I Took Advantage of the British Airways Sale and You Should Too
  25. Last Chance for TWA Flight Center Tour at JFK this Sunday
  26. United Airlines Announces Further Meal Service Improvements
  27. This is Why the TSA Federal Air Marshal Service Needs to End
  28. Further United International Expansion to Athens, Barcelona, Lisbon
  29. United Club Food Menu for Autumn 2015
  30. United Announces Non-Stop Service from San Francisco to Auckland and Tel Aviv
  31. Key Point in New Emirates Commercial with Jennifer Aniston
  32. Should Kuwait Airways Be Banned from Flying to the USA?
  33. Why You Should Visit Cuba Now
  34. 10 Tips for Visiting Cuba
  35. United Airlines Launches New Website to Engage Customers

September 2015

  1. Barclays US Airways/American Airlines Companion Pass Deadline EXTENDED!
  2. New 2015 United Airlines Safety Video is Out!
  3. The Bright Side of the Aeroplan Devaluation
  4. No More Gogo All-Day Passes On United And Why That May Be A Good Thing
  5. Dublin to Boston in Aer Lingus Business Class
  6. Review: Aer Lingus Lounge Dublin (DUB)
  7. Transit and U.S. Preclearance in Dublin Airport
  8. How Long Can A Traveler Go Without Sleep?
  9. Things I Love: Travel Accessories
  10. Pictures: Air France – KLM SkyTeam Lounge at Washington Dulles
  11. Breaking: AA Flights Grounded Nationwide
  12. American Airlines Plays Another Dirty Trick On Us
  13. Saudia Award Space Now Bookable on Delta.com
  14. A Weekend in Small Town America
  15. Havana to Los Angeles in TACA Economy Class
  16. New United CEO Shares 9/11 Thoughts
  17. Day Two in Cuba: The Juxtaposition of Two Cubans
  18. New United Airlines Domestic First Class Seats
  19. Day Two in Cuba: Escorted Flying
  20. Who is Oscar Munoz?
  21. Analysis: A Letter from United’s New CEO Oscar Munoz
  22. The Real Reason United Fired Jeff Smisek
  23. Day Two in Cuba: Accused of Being An American Spy!
  24. Here’s How to Smartly Use Your Lufthansa Miles
  25. Day One in Cuba: An Evening Surprise
  26. United Airlines Closing Honolulu and Detroit Call Centers
  27. Pictures: Budapest Keleti Railway Station
  28. Day One in Cuba: A Tour of Havana
  29. Flight Attendants and Religious Freedom
  30. Visa Requirements for Visiting Cuba
  31. Los Angeles to Havana in TACA Economy Class

August 2015

  1. Planning a Trip to Cuba
  2. 5 Tips for Using Uber at LAX
  3. The Lufthansa Heist
  4. Preview of New United Airlines Safety Video
  5. New California British Airways Route Has Lots of Award Space
  6. United Cuts First Class to Australia; Will Exclusively Use 787 for LAX International Flights
  7. How to Make the Most of an Airline Schedule Change
  8. W Bangkok – Oh no, I’m the Old Guy
  9. Singapore Airlines, Airbus Working to Bring Back World’s Longest Flight
  10. United FAs Get iPhone 6s Filled with Info About YOU!
  11. Korean Air Awards Suddenly Become Much More Attainable
  12. Video: Typhoon Lifts 747-400 Into Air
  13. Official Clarification from United on 2016 Lounge Access Policy
  14. BREAKING – Bombs Explode Outside Grand Hyatt Erawan in Bangkok – UPDATED
  15. Lady Dragged Off United Airlines Flight for Refusing to Put Dog in Pet Carrier
  16. U.S. Reopens Embassy in Havana
  17. United Will Restrict Club Access to Same-Day Travel Only in 2016
  18. Sorry, This is the Truth About Delta
  19. A Cool Twist on Travel Photography
  20. Are Held Award Tickets Really Guaranteed?
  21. Rebuttal – Travel is Not Free and the “Bonnie” Rule
  22. Humorous New Delta Air Lines Safety Video
  23. Cameras Now Permitted on White House Tours!
  24. New Priority Pass Lounge in T5 at London Heathrow
  25. Review: Hyatt Regency Dulles – Quick Stay
  26. Uber Suffers Setback at LAX
  27. Can You Book Cuba Award Travel with American Airlines Miles?
  28. United Improves Pre-Arrival Meals on European Flights
  29. 7 Tips for Flying in First Class with a Baby
  30. Reader Question: Airline Loyalty – Which to Choose
  31. Read Rolling Stone for Ben Schlappig, not Kim Kardashian!
  32. The 10 Most Insane Travel Deals You Probably Missed

July 2015

  1. Can You Travel Without the Hassle?
  2. Mileage Bonuses For Debit Cards Are Better Than Ever For Some
  3. Goodbye to Sun Trust, Goodbye to Delta
  4. My Return to Peru
  5. How Bad is Delta’s Latest SkyMiles Devaluation? Time to Buy Delta Stock!
  6. Dealray is How I Find Great Deals
  7. Studying Abroad
  8. Baby Luxury Part One: Flying in Premium Cabins
  9. Delta Goes All-In on Dynamic Award Pricing in 2016
  10. The Sheraton Lima Stinks
  11. Choosing Your Own Hotel Room? This Must Be Life in the Emerald World
  12. Next FTU Advanced Announced: Newport Beach, CA
  13. Review: LAN 767-300 Business Class Mexico City – Lima
  14. Special Report: Delta’s Secret Skymiles Devaluation
  15. Mistakes and Mishaps of a Travel Pro – The Struggle is Real and Never Ending
  16. Flying Blue Increases Cost for Flex Business and First Class Awards Without Notice
  17. United Airlines To Offer Swanky Cowshed Amenity Kits
  18. Review: Hyatt Regency Mexico City
  19. Celebrate Your Independence Day at Frequent Traveler University
  20. The Significance of American Airlines’ Starwood Transfer Bonus
  21. The True Value of Elite Status – A Chance at Redemption

June 2015

  1. Mistakes and Mishaps of a Travel Pro – Continued
  2. Baha Mar Resort Group Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Future of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar?
  3. PSA – Get 30,000 American Aadvantage Miles or 40,000 Thank You Points Free Today
  4. Mistakes and Mishaps of a Travel Pro
  5. My Two Hour Visit To A German Emergency Room
  6. Rimowa Roaring 20s Ad Campaign Starring Alessandra Ambrosio
  7. JetBlue Will Expand Mint Business Class to Boston
  8. June 2015 New York City Miles and Points Meetup
  9. Was the Muslim Passenger Who Accused United FA of Bigotry Lying?
  10. United Airlines Leaves JFK, Moves p.s. to Newark
  11. Review: Hyatt Regency Crystal City (Reagan National)
  12. A Secret Trick for Securing Business Class Award Space to Europe is Exposed
  13. The Great Wall: Turning a Mileage Run into a Family Holiday
  14. My Cruise Rewards – Valuable or Worthless, Does Anyone Know?
  15. Delta Responds: Mixed Cabin Rewards Remain…Sort Of
  16. My Child Is a Celebrity: Other People Taking Pictures with My Baby
  17. FA Who Told Muslim Passenger She Could Not Have Unopened Soda Can for Security Reasons is Sacked
  18. Transparency of Airfare Pricing
  19. Hyatt Diamond Challenge is Back and Open to Everyone

May 2015

  1. Fly to Europe in a 44-Seat Business Jet Using Your Miles!
  2. Aer Lingus to Join oneworld: No Irish Luck for Me!
  3. Hilton Making Moves in Myanmar
  4. Memorial Day 2015: A Call to Selflessness
  5. A Day in the Life of a Weary Road Warrior…And Some Humor
  6. What Will My Baby Eat Abroad?
  7. Family Should Apologize for Forcing United Airlines Diversion
  8. Amtrak Train Derails in Philadelphia – 240 Onboard, 50 injured
  9. New Beta Edition of United.com Available to All
  10. FOIA Request from U.S. DOT Arrives over United Danish Kroner Mistake Fare
  11. DOT Suspends Consumer Protection for Purchased Airline Mistake Fares but Opens New Loophole
  12. Fighting Cancer with Delta Jet Drag
  13. Lesson Two: Family Friendly TSA Tips
  14. An Evening With the Most Powerful Woman in the Airline Loyalty Business
  15. Review: Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh Airport – Excellent Airport Hotel
  16. Recap and Winners of 2015 Freddie Awards

April 2015

  1. Country Count: Which Count, Which Don’t
  2. Getting What You Pay For…
  3. Flying in Asia with your Baby
  4. Video: Deceptive New United Airlines Commercial?
  5. Introducing Jimmy Chan and the Grand Hyatt Macau
  6. Free Beer and Wine + Upgraded Meals in United Airlines International Economy Class
  7. Hyatt Place NYC – Punching Above Its Weight
  8. Wrap, Strap, or Push – How Do I Travel With My Baby?
  9. Beautiful Myanmar
  10. New Reasons to Visit an Old Favorite: Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin
  11. BREAKING: Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Opening Delayed
  12. How to Search for Award Space on the New ANA Website
  13. Five Ways to Earn Frequent Flyer Miles Without Flying
  14. Maserati and National Partnership Continues After the Rental
  15. Traveling with an Infant: Frequently Made Comments
  16. Amazing Etihad Ad Featuring Nicole Kidman Angers American Airlines FAs
  17. Inspired by British Airways: London to Kuala Lumpur
  18. How to Drive Like a Boss with National Car Rental’s Maserati
  19. Lesson One: How to Obtain a Minor Passport

March 2015

  1. Driving a Maserati with National
  2. It’s Time for an Infant Passport
  3. In Memoriam: An Ode to US Airways Dividend Miles
  4. RIP US Airways Dividend Miles: I Feel Like I Just Lost An Old Friend
  5. Welcome to Our Traveling Trio
  6. URGENT! Chairman’s Upgrade Certificates Premature Expiration
  7. Humorous Air New Zealand 75th Birthday Video
  8. Germanwings IS a SAFE Airline
  9. Why consumers still need the Department of Transportation’s consumer protection: CFR 399.88
  10. American Airlines Can Make a Persuasive Case to Justify Cancellation of Held "Mistake" Reservations
  11. American Airlines $450 Business Class Fare to China Update
  12. A Non-Stop 5-Day Trip Around the World
  13. Sketches of New United Airlines Terminal and Club at LAX
  14. UPDATE: Merged Already? Did American Airlines Match My US Airways Status?
  15. How to Outsmart Delta’s Broken Website and Save Miles
  16. Surprising Turkish Airlines Weather Delay Compensation
  17. A Different Take on Award Bookings at FTU Dallas
  18. Merged Already? Did American Airlines Match My US Airways Status?
  19. The Contrarian: United Was Legally and Morally Entitled to Cancel Mistake Fares

February 2015

  1. Real Meals Coming to United Express on March 1, 2015
  2. Legal Analysis of DOT Decision to Back United on Cancelled Mistake Fares
  3. LAX Meetup this Saturday, February 28th
  4. Last Week of United Airlines Star Alliance Award Sale!
  5. See You at LA Travel & Adventure Show This Weekend?
  6. Photo Tour of American Express Centurion Lounge at LAS
  7. Meal Service on 40min United Airlines Fifth Freedom Kuwait to Bahrain Flight
  8. Exciting New Business Class Experience Arriving on Aer Lingus
  9. Scorpions on a Plane!
  10. I’m Booked on the American Airlines 787 Inaugural!
  11. DOT Examining United Danish Kroner Mistake Fares
  12. Man Performs Striptease in Aisle on My United Flight
  13. United Will NOT Honor $50 Transatlantic First Class Mistake Fares
  14. Delta Secretly Changes SkyMiles Terms and Conditions
  15. Frequent Traveler University – Dallas Will Be Only FTU in 2015
  16. Delta Air Lines Worldwide Skymiles Award Charts
  17. Thai Airways Reduces First Class + Cuts Madrid, Johannesburg, Moscow Flights — is Los Angeles Next?
  18. Delta Defiantly Removes Online Skymiles Award Charts
  19. Qantas A380 Diverts to Ontario Airport (Video)
  20. A United FA Vents About Uniforms
  21. Thoughts on My Elite Status Drop on United
  22. Free Giveaway! United Special Edition Honolulu Amenity Kit
  23. Aer Lingus Business Class A330 Fleet Will Be Fully Lie-Flat by 01 April 2015
  24. I Witnessed a Deadly Car Accident in Bahrain
  25. Last Call for 40% American Express Transfer Bonus to British Airways

January 2015

  1. Three Key Tips if Your United Elite Status is Dropping Tomorrow
  2. No Compensation from American Express for $200 United Airlines Gift Certificate Purchase
  3. Great Drone Tour of Hong Kong outskirts
  4. United Slashes Partner Earning Rates
  5. Major British Airways Executive Club Devaluation in Late April
  6. TOP SECRET Route from San Francisco to Seoul
  7. Gett – An Uber Alternative
  8. Propositioned by a Taxi Driver or Genuine Bahraini Hospitality?
  9. Is the Grand Hyatt DFW the Best Airport Hotel?
  10. IAG Group Moves Closer to Aer Lingus Acquisition
  11. Illiterate Chinese Farmer Fined for Smoking Onboard Cathay Pacific Flight
  12. No Imminent Star Alliance Membership Announcement for Royal Air Maroc
  13. One of the Best Dinners I’ve Ever Had on United Airlines
  14. Impressive Meal Service Upgrades at United Airlines
  15. Air France KLM Flying Blue Cancelling Award Tickets for Transferring in American Express Points!
  16. Two Tricks on the Last Day to Book Hyatt Awards at 2014 Rates
  17. Qatar CEO Akbar Al Baker Charms A350 Inaugural Audience
  18. Royal Air Maroc to Join Star Alliance?
  19. Qatar Airways A350 Inaugural DOH-FRA: First Economy Class Trip Report
  20. A tour of Hyatt Hotels
  21. Hot Deal Alert! US Airways Saver Award Space for Transatlantic Business Class – 100K R/T
  22. What Does it Mean to Be Well-Travelled?
  23. The Cuba Travel Ban is Over!
  24. First Pictures from the Qatar A350 DOH-FRA Inaugural Flight
  25. Cuba is more or less open… tomorrow!
  26. Review: Park Hyatt Milan – Suite
  27. Air India Award Space Now Bookable on united.com
  28. Off to Doha for Qatar A350 Inaugural!
  29. Terrorist Attacks and Travel Plans
  30. Flying Blue Promo Awards for January 2015
  31. No Tourist Visas After All for Saudi Arabia
  32. Saudi Arabia to Offer Tourist Visas Starting in June 2015
  33. Comprehensive Redemption Guide for 2015 Delta SkyMiles Program
  34. United Humiliates Family with Disabled Child or Family Shamefully Tries to Game System?
  35. A Roadmap for 2015
  36. 2014 in Perspective: Travel and Life

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December 2014

  1. Breaking: AirAsia Flight from Surabaya to Singapore Missing
  2. I’ll Be Home For Christmas!
  3. Woman Spends Weekend in Jail for Changing Seats on United
  4. United Airlines Fantasy Flights 2014 (Video)
  5. Personal Thoughts on Travel and a New Era of US-Cuban Relations
  6. Mileage Earning Debit Cards Revisited
  7. Air New Zealand to Start Auckland to Buenos Aires Route
  8. New Greeting for AA Phone Reps
  9. Hyatt Updates 2015 Gold Passport Award Chart
  10. Exclusive: SPG Opens An Opulent New Milanese Property
  11. FTU Dallas Tickets Now on Sale
  12. United Airlines Now Processing Lufthansa GPU Upgrades Electronically
  13. FTU Dallas Tickets Go On Sale Thursday!
  14. Business Class Partner Awards on United Airlines Pricing for 115K instead of 140K RT!
  15. 5 Great Uses for your 50,000 Bonus US Airways Miles
  16. The Homeless Population of Frankfurt Airport
  17. Cyber Monday Bonus: 125% Bonus on Purchased Avianca LifeMiles

November 2014

  1. Update: Still Not Too Late to Register for American Express Small Business Saturday
  2. Today is American Express Small Business Saturday
  3. Is the Elimination of Stopovers on United MileagePlus Awards Inevitable?
  4. Thankful for Travel Companions
  5. Three Tips to Get Home for Thanksgiving
  6. United Airlines Announces Service to Venice, Additional Service to Dublin and Paris
  7. Sunday Morning to LHR on London Underground
  8. US Airways 7-Day Upgrade Window – What’s The Point?
  9. More Devaluations for United MileagePlus in 2015
  10. United Airlines Mimics Delta, Raises 2016 Elite Requirements
  11. Chinese Tourist Visas Now Valid for 10 Years
  12. United Airlines’ Veterans Day Video
  13. Great Deals with November 2014 Flying Blue Promo Awards
  14. Photo Tour of American Express Centurion Lounge at SFO
  15. FAQs: American Express Centurion Lounge in SFO Now Open
  16. A Trip After A Trip
  17. Gambling With Status – Predicting the Future With American Airlines And Nailing It
  18. BREAKING – No more Hyatt Diamond Challenges

October 2014

  1. Another Costly Travel Screw-Up: Yellow Fever Vaccinations
  2. Bad News for Aeroplan with Stricter Routing Rules
  3. Stopovers Still Permitted on Delta Skymiles Awards…For Now
  4. The Hunt for a Competent American Airlines Agent
  5. United Reports Strong Q3 Profit
  6. New United Airlines Premier Status Tracking Website
  7. United Airlines, Hertz Partnership Adds Elite Benefits to MileagePlus
  8. 5 Things to Know About the Latest Lufthansa Strike
  9. LOT Polish Airlines Award Space Bookable on united.com
  10. The Zimbabwe Haircut
  11. Frequent Traveler University $250 Hyatt Gift Card Giveaway
  12. Moving to South Africa
  13. Streaming Inflight Movies and TV on United Airlines
  14. Ontario, CA Fights for Control of ONT Airport
  15. US Airways 100% Bonus on Purchased Dividend Miles Extended
  16. New United Airlines Globe Surfing Commercial
  17. South African Airways Award Space Again Bookable
  18. South African Airways Award Space Not Bookable

September 2014

  1. My Delayed Journey to Chicago
  2. United Arrivals Lounge London Heathrow
  3. How I Almost Missed My Flight to Frankfurt
  4. Frankfurt to San Francisco in United Airlines First Class
  5. Airplane Food Delivered to Your Door!
  6. 9-Seat Airliner Coming to California
  7. United Cuts JFK-IAD Service, Effective October 25, 2014
  8. ExpertFlyer Now Features US Airways Awards and Upgrades
  9. German Court Lifts Ban on Uber
  10. A Weekend in England with My Best Friend
  11. Tickets Available for United SFO Family Day on October 12, 2014
  12. A Note from Captain Denny Flanagan
  13. When Chaos Breaks Out Onboard
  14. September 2014 Flying Blue Promo Awards for November + December Travel
  15. Points for Apple Payments?
  16. Up to 100% Bonus on Purchased US Airways Miles – 7 Tips and Tricks
  17. Kidnapping Forces United Flight from Washington to Beijing to Divert
  18. United Airlines’ CFO Disses His Company’s Global First Class Product
  19. Additions and Subtractions to Virgin Atlantic Route Network
  20. United Airlines Should Capitalize on AA’s Poor New In-Flight Meals
  21. How I Learned That I Could Never Be A Farmer

August 2014

  1. Orbitz and American Airlines Fighting Again: Who is to Blame?
  2. Massive British Airways Executive Club Devaluation Coming?
  3. URGENT! PSA – Burn Your Short-Haul Avios
  4. Abundant Turkish Airlines Award Space on New San Francisco – Istanbul Route
  5. British Airways Companion Voucher Now Valid for One-Way Travel
  6. Pictures: Airline Amenity Kits from World’s Leading Carriers
  7. Giving up Lufthansa First Class for Love
  8. Review: Park Hyatt Vienna
  9. Passengers Steal Baby Strollers at London Gatwick
  10. U.S. Secretary of State Rescued by United Airlines
  11. A New Problem for Malaysia Airlines
  12. The US Airways Dividend Miles Tax Game
  13. Air India: Rats on a Plane
  14. United Loosens Award Routing Rules Between North America and Africa
  15. A Comprehensive Worldwide Guide to Tipping
  16. Onboard Photos: The Hidden Hypocrisy in United’s New Safety Video
  17. Air France/KLM FlyingBlue Promo Awards for October & November 2014

July 2014

  1. Credit Card Applications With Intent
  2. U.S. House Shamefully Passes Transparent Airfares Act of 2014
  3. Credit Card Apps – A Casual Approach
  4. Free In-Flight Movies, TV, Music on Delta Air Lines Starting Friday, August 1, 2014
  5. New (Humorous) United Airlines Safety Video!
  6. Always Check: First Class for the Price of Economy Class
  7. Airplane Feet Etiquette
  8. UPDATE: It’s Been A Very Bad Year – Air Algiere Plane Goes Missing, 116 Onboard
  9. Scam Artists Claim I am in a German Prison to Extort My Grandma
  10. Winner of the Rimowa Amenity Kit Contest
  11. A New Role for Malaysia Airlines
  12. Last Day to Enter! Rimowa Amenity Kit Contest
  13. Reflections on World War and Crashed Airliners
  14. Breaking: Malaysia Airlines 777 Shot Down Over Ukraine
  15. Giveaway: Rimowa Amenity Kit from EVA
  16. Air India Joins Star Alliance
  17. Flying Blue Promo Awards for Autumn 2014 Travel
  18. More Stringent Airport Security for USA-Bound Flights
  19. Free Upgrade to Business Class on Aeroflot
  20. Newark AirTrain Back in Service
  21. Lufthansa Lounge Cheat Receives Huge Bill
  22. United Airlines Bends Rule, Saves the Day for Sick Boy
  23. In My Absence…

June 2014

  1. Why I’d Hate to Be a Gate Agent
  2. United Cuts Winter Service to Rome, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester
  3. United Announces New Routes to Santiago de Chile, Punta Cana, Belize City
  4. RDMs Will Be Revenue-Based Starting March 01, 2015 on United Airlines
  5. Win 200,000 Flying Blue Miles + Platinum Membership
  6. Video: New United Airlines Commercial
  7. Last Day for 100% Bonus on US Airways Purchased Miles

May 2014

  1. Free Boingo Internet for American Express Platinum Cardholders
  2. Scandanavian Airlines SAS Introduces New Business Class
  3. Why Congress Should Mandate All-In Pricing for Hotels Too
  4. Can I Access An American Express Lounge Without My AMEX Card?
  5. An Unrealized Memorial Day Wish
  6. Is it Safe to Travel to Thailand?
  7. United Has Tightened Routing Restrictions on Asia Awards
  8. FAQs About Waitlisting a Singapore Airlines Award
  9. 4 Years, 28 Countries, 1 Wedding Proposal
  10. United Airlines Increases Mileage Upgrade Co-Pay on Premium Transcon Routes
  11. Chase Ultimate Rewards Adds Singapore KrisFlyer as Transfer Partner
  12. Reaching Lufthansa Miles & More After Hours
  13. Photos: Remembering United’s Bangkok City Ticket Office
  14. Alitalia the Latest Carrier to Cut Service to Venezuela
  15. United.com Asks for Feedback
  16. 500 Free United MileagePlus Miles in Two Minutes
  17. Should Members of Congress Fly in Coach?
  18. Air France Flying Blue Promo Awards – 50% Off Business Class from Washington to Europe
  19. Why I No Longer Trust TripAdvisor
  20. Booking My First Class US Airways Award with No Fuel Surcharges
  21. Top 10 Airline Award Redemptions for May 2014
  22. Oldest Active Flight Attendant Celebrates 90th Birthday, 63 Years in Sky
  23. Using Lufthansa Miles for Travel to Hawaii in First Class
  24. United Airlines Adds Service Between Denver and Panama City
  25. US Airways Now Adding Fuel Surcharge to British Airways Award Tickets
  26. Thoughts on 2014 Freddie Award Winners
  27. Transparent Airfares Act of 2014 is Anything But Transparents
  28. The Trust Deficit at United
  29. This Commercial Made Me Laugh
  30. Book SriLankan Airlines Award Space Online with British Airways Avios
  31. Airfare Pricing Insurance through Level Skies

April 2014

  1. No Fuel Surcharges on British Airways Awards with US Airways Miles
  2. May New York City Frequent Flyer Meetup
  3. Update on Air China Award Booking Cancellations
  4. See you in Seattle at Frequent Traveler University!
  5. New, Stricter United MileagePlus Routing Rules for Travel Between USA and North Asia?
  6. Mysterious Cancellations of Air China Award Travel Booked with United MileagePlus
  7. What the Teen Jet Stowaway Tells Us About Airport Security
  8. Delta Debit Card Gone, There Are Other Options
  9. A Hijacking Joke Gone Bad
  10. 50% Off Drinks in United Clubs – Today Only
  11. Credit Card Application – UPDATE
  12. TSA Prohibits Mute Stroke Victim from Flying Because She Can’t Speak Name
  13. Racism Charge Hits Lufthansa
  14. Italian Court Says Emirates Must Suspend New York – Milan Route
  15. Dear Airlines, Why Aren’t You Honest With Us?
  16. Monorail and Runway Closures at Newark Liberty International
  17. Dishonesty and Myopia at American Airlines
  18. Variable AAnytime Awards on American Airlines?
  19. Spin-Off of Thai Smile Another Blow to Star Alliance
  20. United Airlines Releases Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Seat Map
  21. New Nostalgic Ad Campaign from Air France
  22. A Meaningless Supreme Court Decision on Frequent Flyer Miles
  23. Incredible Business Class Summer Airfare to Europe on United and Air Canada: $1468+ Round-Trip
  24. It’s Credit Card Application Day – Which Ones and Why I Value Them
  25. Forcing Lufthansa into Submission Over Cancelled Flight
  26. United’s Baggage Cutoff is 45 Minutes at LAX, but no less than 40
  27. US Airways + TAM Join oneworld Alliance

March 2014

  1. US Airways Adds Meals to Shorter Flights + Improves IFE
  2. British Airways’ Unfortunate "Escape to the Indian Ocean" Ad Campaign
  3. End of an Era: United Pulls 747s from Australia Routes
  4. Leaked Video of Train Derailment at Chicago O’Hare Airport
  5. US Airways is a Huge Loss for Star Alliance
  6. Changes Coming To US Airways Mastercard
  7. Should I Burn my US Airways Dividend Miles Now or Later?
  8. Train Derails at Chicago O’Hare – Dozens Injured
  9. Last Call on the US Airways 90K USA + Europe + Asia Business Class Award
  10. United Cuts Special Meals on Premium Transcon Routes Between Newark and Los Angeles & San Francisco
  11. Air Canada Suspends Service to the Failing State of Venezuela
  12. To Selfie or Not To Selfie?
  13. Chaos at Philadelphia International Airport After Aborted US Airways Takeoff
  14. Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Wreckage Found?
  15. On Malaysia Airlines and the Fragility of Life
  16. Report: Malaysia Airlines 777-200 Crashed in South China Sea
  17. Malaysia Airlines Flight MH 370 Loses Contact
  18. I Will Not Allow This Plane to Land!
  19. Top 10 Airline Award Redemptions for March 2014
  20. New Numbers Show the Route Network is Not Saving United Airlines
  21. Business Incentive Program – American Airlines Business Extra
  22. American Airlines Kills Bereavement Fares
  23. Free Double-Dipping: Introduction To Business Incentive Programs
  24. Video: Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule on United Airlines Flight
  25. United’s Strict New Carry-On Policy or Business as Usual?
  26. Buying Elite Status from US Airways and American Airlines

February 2014

  1. Humor: American Airlines to Eliminate Complimentary Cabin Pressurization
  2. United Airlines Eliminates Canadian Staff
  3. United Releases Award Space on New Los Angeles – Melbourne Route!
  4. United Airlines to Launch 787-9 Service Between Los Angeles and Melbourne on 26 October 2014
  5. Breaking: Hijacking on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 702
  6. Shanghai Psychos Film Dangerous Skyscraper Stunt
  7. Brussels Airlines Award Space Returns to united.com
  8. Plenty of Award Space at Park Hyatt Paris – Vendôme for Summer 2014
  9. United’s Team USA Olympic Videos
  10. United Airlines Ditches Styrofoam Cups
  11. Customer Friendly? United Softens Blow of New Award Chart
  12. Old United MileagePlus Award Chart Extended Through 02 February 2014!

January 2014

  1. Last Day to Book Under Old United Airlines Award Chart
  2. Germanwings (4U) Award Space Now Available on United.com
  3. February New York City Meetup
  4. The ANA Award Search Tool is Great, but not Perfect
  5. Why I Went to Afghanistan When I Did
  6. Are You Earning Miles On Absolutely Every Transaction?
  7. Politicians, Twitter, and United Airlines
  8. Scavenging for the New United Amenity Kits
  9. The Food I Won’t Leave the Country Without!
  10. Delta Adds Complimentary Meals on Transcon Flights for Economy Comfort Passengers
  11. Delta Restricts Lounge Access, Will United and AA Follow?
  12. "Get Mile High" Ad Campaign by Spirit Airlines
  13. My Day Trip to Washington to be an Escort
  14. Why I Am Keeping my American Express Platinum Card
  15. A Salute to Darren Booth (Frequently Flying)
  16. Last Day to Book Under Old Hyatt Award Chart
  17. How NOT to Deal with a Flight Attendant who Tells You to Extinguish Your Cigarette
  18. Special Edition Amenity Kits from United Airlines
  19. United Eliminates Free Alcohol in Transpacific Economy Class
  20. Top 10 Airline Award Redemptions for January 2014
  21. Additional Business Class Saver Award Space for Elite Members of United MileagePlus Program
  22. Travel Restraint or Status Quo in 2014?
  23. Myanmar, Melbourne, Malta, Micronesia, & MillionMiler: My Magnificent 2013

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December 2013

  1. The TSA Presents: The 12 Banned Items of Christmas (Humor)
  2. Reminder: New Aeroplan Award Chart Takes Effect on 01/01/14
  3. 3:1 Avianca Lifemiles Today Only
  4. The Night Before Christmas: United Airlines Edition
  5. Singapore Airlines Accuses United Airlines of Lying About Pulled Online Award Space
  6. Generous Lufthansa First Class Award Availability between Tokyo Haneda and Frankfurt
  7. US Airways-American Alliance Update: Best of Both Worlds
  8. Star Alliance Should Pursue Alaska Airlines
  9. Air India Again Positions Itself for Star Alliance Membership
  10. Hitting the Million Miler Mark on United Airlines
  11. Delta Actually Improves Skymiles Program with Attractive Upgrade Options
  12. Video: WestJet’s Heartwarming Christmas Surprise
  13. Higher Airline Fees in Congressional Budget Compromise
  14. United: US Airways Award Flights Bookable through March 30, 2014
  15. Frequently Asked Questions About the American Airlines – US Airways Merger
  16. Man Wakes Up Onboard Dark, Empty, United Express Plane in Houston
  17. United’s IDB Nightmare: 90-Year-Old Pearl Harbor Veteran Among 41 Bumped Off Flight to Honolulu
  18. Yerevan to Istanbul in Armavia Economy Class
  19. Why I’m Not So Optimistic About Jeff Smisek Anymore
  20. Feeling at Home in Yerevan
  21. Delta Cancels Flight to Charter Basketball Team Instead
  22. Overnight Train from Tbilisi to Yerevan, Armenia
  23. How to Expedite US Airways Mileage Transfers with Points.com
  24. Cyber Monday Specials at Marriott: Up to 30% Off
  25. 100% Bonus on Shared US Airways Miles (Business Class to Europe + Asia for $1027.50)
  26. Pictures: One Day in Tbilisi, Georgia
  27. 100% Bonus on Shared Miles Returns to US Airways on Monday!
  28. Last Call for Small Business Saturday – $10 Free from American Express

November 2013

  1. United Airlines’ Onboard Photography Policy Remains Unclear
  2. My Thanksgiving Hypocrisy
  3. Pack a Sack as United Sacks Packs of Snacks in Back to Stay in Black
  4. Thanksgiving Travel on United Airlines at Chicago O’Hare
  5. Airport Security Exposed: How to Build a Homemade Shotgun After You Clear Security
  6. Simplicity: The Key to a Smooth US Airways Award Booking
  7. TSA-Approved "Detention Pods" at Syracuse Airport
  8. Generous Premium Award Space On British Airways’ 787 Between Austin and London in August 2014
  9. The Real Reason Behind United’s New Service to Atlantic City
  10. German Supreme Court: "Loyalty points are currency"
  11. Leaked US Airways Memo: Agents Forbidden to Manually Request Award Space
  12. Merger! US DOJ Settles Lawsuit Against US Airways and American Airlines
  13. Overnight Train from Baku to Tbilisi, Georgia
  14. Are Airline Safety Videos Worth Playing?
  15. Delta Skymiles Logic: A Devaluation Before the Devaluation
  16. Book Your Summer 2014 Family Vacation in Lufthansa First Class with United Miles!
  17. An Armed TSA is a Threat to All
  18. Review: Park Hyatt Baku
  19. Baku Metro (Pictures)
  20. The Other United Airlines Devaluation: Fewer Upgrades at a Higher Cost
  21. Clarification from United Airlines on Award Chart Changes
  22. Fly The Unfriendly Skies of United: Massive Devaluation of Award Chart
  23. Delta and JetBlue Moving Quickly to Allow Electronic Devices Below 10,000 Feet

October 2013

  1. The Real Reason United is Blocking Award and Upgrade Space from Expert Flyer
  2. Baku – A City of Illusions?
  3. "I Can’t Give Away this First Class Seat!"
  4. Istanbul to Baku in Azerbaijan Airlines Economy Class
  5. American Express Transfer Bonuses
  6. United Airlines Reduces Free Checked Baggage Allowance for Star Alliance Gold and Silver Members
  7. United Airlines Customer Service Shines at JFK After Mishap
  8. Last Day for 100% Bonus on Shared US Airways Miles
  9. Kuwait City to Istanbul in Turkish Airlines Economy Class
  10. Pearl Lounge – Kuwait International Airport
  11. Six Hours in Kuwait City
  12. Washington Dulles to Kuwait City in United Airlines BusinessFirst

September 2013

  1. Sorting Meal Orders by Status on United Airlines?
  2. US Airways 100% Bonus on Shared Miles is Back!
  3. Why the US Airways Dividend Miles MasterCard is Still Worthwhile
  4. United Airlines Comes Through in a Pinch. Again.
  5. Sneak Peek at New Redesigned united.com Homepage
  6. United Airlines Puts a New Twist on "Fly the Friendly Skies" Campaign
  7. Diagnosing a Problem: Booking Lufthansa Award Space with US Airways Dividend Miles
  8. New Bar Menu in Domestic United Clubs
  9. Why United Airlines Must Honor Its Errors
  10. United Will Honor $0 Mistake Fares
  11. Massive Fare Mistake Leads to $0 Domestic Tickets on United Airlines
  12. Flying on 9/11, 12 Years Later
  13. Singapore Airlines Video Ad – “Understanding Your Needs”
  14. Next New York City Miles and Points Meetup: September 17th
  15. Royal Jordanian Award Space Now Bookable on AA.com
  16. Now Hiring: Award Expert Executive Aide
  17. Last Call for 30K Starpoints Bonus from Starwood American Express Card

August 2013

  1. Last Day for 100% Bonus on Purchased US Airways Miles
  2. The Bigotry of Fear Exposed at JFK
  3. New United Airlines Transpac Route from SFO: Chengdu
  4. False Alarm: Still No Fuel Surcharges on Most AA Awards
  5. American Airlines Adds New Flights at LAX
  6. Disgruntled Former United Airlines Purser Extracts Revenge by Phoning in Bomb Threats
  7. A Delicious Breakfast on American Airlines
  8. American Airlines Airbus A319 Photo Tour
  9. Rumor Confirmed: United 777s to Sydney, 787 to Osaka, 747 Returns to Chicago
  10. Higher Costs + No More Holds = Delta Further Devalues Skymiles Program
  11. Cathay Pacific Announces New Service to Newark Beginning on March 2, 2014
  12. Limited Starwood American Express Sign-Up Bonus
  13. Sneak Peek at JetBlue’s A321 Business Class + Mini-Suites
  14. An Important Decision Resolved
  15. New York to Tokyo – A Great Menu

July 2013

  1. Hyatt Regency Sha Tin (Hong Kong) – Life is Much Better as a Diamond Member
  2. Cathay Pacific First Class Cabin Refresh
  3. Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Awards: 50% Off Business Class through August
  4. Birds of a Feather Get Two Seats Together
  5. Breaking: Nose Gear Collapse on Southwest Airlines Plane at New York LaGuardia
  6. Club Carlson Redemption – Radisson Martinique Manhattan
  7. EVA Award Space Returns to united.com
  8. Upcoming Frequent Flyer Meetup in New York City
  9. Getting back to Blogging
  10. Video: Gary Leff on the Colbert Report
  11. RewardsPlus: United MileagePlus Partners with Marriott Rewards
  12. Local News Station Reports Racist Joke as Names of Asiana Flight 214 Pilots
  13. Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Catches Fire at London Heathrow
  14. Massive United MileagePlus Devaluation on the Horizon?
  15. Snowden Onboard Aeroflot Flight to Havana?
  16. Singapore Airlines Blurs the Line Between Business and First Class
  17. Breaking: Rediske Air Crash in Alaska Kills 10
  18. Breaking: Asiana 777 Crashes at SFO
  19. A Gift in the Mail from United Airlines
  20. EVA Airways Space Temporarily Pulled from united.com
  21. Book EVA Airways Award Space on united.com
  22. New United p.s. Premium Service Commercial with Matt Damon

June 2013

  1. The Secret to Obtaining SWISS First Class Award Space
  2. Dubai to New York via Jeddah in Saudia Economy Class
  3. Kabul to Dubai on flydubai
  4. The Afghanistan Dilemma
  5. Video: Drunk Passenger Attacks United Pilot at Washington Dulles
  6. Kabul International Airport and Departing Afghanistan
  7. US Airways Barclays MasterCard Credit Card (40,000 Mile Offer)
  8. "This aircraft tolerates emissions from electrical devices for all phases of flight"
  9. Room With a View: Park Hyatt Sydney
  10. United Raises Award Change and Cancellation Fees for Non-Premiers
  11. United Airlines Undermines Star Alliance
  12. Minimum Spend Requirements for Elite Status Coming to United in 2014
  13. Kabul – The Green Zone and British Cemetery
  14. Kabul – Gardens of Babur and Kart-e Sakhi Mosque
  15. Kabul – National Museum of Afghanistan
  16. Kabul – TV Tower Hill and Darul Aman Palace
  17. My Hotel, er Compound, in Kabul, Afghanistan
  18. The Panjshir Valley of Afghanistan
  19. Arrival in Afghanistan
  20. Dubai to Kabul on Ariana Afghan Airlines
  21. Jeddah to Dubai in Saudia Economy Class
  22. Photo Finish Averts Singapore Airlines Suites Disaster

May 2013

  1. New Thai Airways Flight – Los Angeles to Osaka
  2. New York JFK to Jeddah in Saudia Economy Class
  3. Memorial Day 2013: Remembering Gettysburg
  4. TSA Embraces "Abuse The Elderly Day"
  5. Singapore, My 100th Country
  6. Aeromar Award Space Now Bookable with MileagePlus at united.com
  7. United Airlines Unveils New Uniforms at Newark Airport
  8. Last Day to Order FREE Bluebird Checks from American Express
  9. More Hilarity from US Airways: "I love a man who knows what he wants"
  10. 5 Reasons to Purchase a United Club One-Time Pass
  11. Alitalia MilleMiglia Partner Redemptions: A Cautionary Tale
  12. Video: Woman Kicked Off an AA Flight for Singing
  13. United Airlines Shines in Transatlantic Business Class
  14. New Seats, Wi-Fi, Streaming IFE Coming to United Airlines Airbus Fleet
  15. Captain Weighs In on My Removal from United Airlines Flight for Taking Seat Photo
  16. Up To 40,000 US Airways Dividend Miles with Barclays Mastercard – Worth It?
  17. Delta Agent: No Connections Allowed on Award Flights
  18. Farewell Philadelphia!

April 2013

  1. 10 Days in Europe
  2. The 2013 Freddie Awards: Winners and Reflections
  3. Mores Miles, Reduced Fuel Surcharge on Air France KLM Flying Blue Award Flights
  4. San Diego – Atlanta Mileage Run on United – 6798 miles for $180
  5. Award Space: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
  6. United Airlines Raises Change Fees – Will Others Follow?
  7. Amtrak ClubAcela Lounge Access for United Club Members + Premium Passengers
  8. 50,000 Point Sign Up Offer for American Express Business Gold Rewards Card
  9. Tip: Avoid San Francisco International Airport on Weekends
  10. How to Book Travel to Cuba from the USA
  11. Pay-to-Play VIP Treatment on Delta and American, but not United
  12. US Airways Agent: "Since we acquired American, we are sticking with Star Alliance" (humor)
  13. Los Angeles/San Francisco – New York (Newark) for $198 r/t on Virgin or United
  14. Flying Blue Makes Africa Redemptions Easier?
  15. Tales from the SFO Intra-Terminal Shuttle Bus
  16. Something I Won’t Be Doing In Rio This Week – Wingsuit
  17. The Solution to United Airlines’ Woes
  18. Will U.S. Airlines Ever Charge Passengers Based on Weight?
  19. Loud Crew = No Sleep
  20. Family Thrown Off United Flight for Complaining About In-Flight Movie
  21. British Airways Florida Call Center to Close
  22. Sherpa Has 24 hrs in NYC

March 2013

  1. Showers at Newark United Club
  2. TopCashBack Follow-up
  3. Shower Access for All United Club Guests at Chicago O’Hare and São Paulo
  4. My Disappearance
  5. White House Tours and Paris Hotel Bills
  6. Dog Flies from Newark to Phoenix via Dublin on United
  7. How to Obtain a Saudi Arabian Transit Visa
  8. New Star Alliance Gold Commercial
  9. Book One-Way Award Travel on American Airlines with Alaska Mileage Plan
  10. Five Steps to Fix the TSA
  11. Introduction: A Journey to Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan
  12. Pictures from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  13. Win 200,000 Miles on American Airlines
  14. Review: Park Hyatt Jeddah
  15. United Airlines Island Hopping in Coach: Avoid "Direct" Flights
  16. Why I Left TopCashBack for Smaller Rebates
  17. TSA Allows Bomb to Slip Past Security Checkpoint in Newark…Twice
  18. Resolution to the United Airlines Photo Incident
  19. The Flight Home from Istanbul…
  20. iPad Recovered from Southwest Airlines Lost & Found
  21. The United Merger: One Year Later
  22. Book Alitalia Award Space on Delta.com

February 2013

  1. Sequester: Travel Disruptions and the Politics of Fear and Intimidation
  2. Seven Words You Can Never Say on an Airplane?
  3. Update: United Airlines Responds to Photo Incident
  4. Thrown Off a United Airlines Flight for Taking Pictures!
  5. New York City – First Date
  6. Farewell Ebbitt Express
  7. Just Happy to Be There – Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge
  8. What Does the US Airways and American Airlines Merger Mean For You?
  9. United’s Murky Future at Washington Dulles
  10. United’s New Safety Video Reminds Me Of…
  11. The Dramatic Conclusion To… Ticketless In Malaysia
  12. UA1275 EWR-LAX: United First to United Worst
  13. Venezuela Currency Devaluation = Good Flight Deals?
  14. The Lawyer Behind the AA-US Merger
  15. Confirmed in First Class but No Seat Assignment
  16. Ticketless In Malaysia Continued
  17. Changing Travel Plans During Bad Weather
  18. Ticketless in Malaysia
  19. US Airways Call Center Humor
  20. Air Tahiti Nui Removes First Class, Adds New Business Class Seats
  21. This is the United Airlines That I Love
  22. More Sleaze by Air France-KLM Flying Blue
  23. Review: Four Seasons Beirut

January 2013

  1. A Perfectly Good Transcon Redeye…in COACH
  2. Reaching the Same Telephone Agent Two Times in a Row
  3. You Are Stuck in Malaysia
  4. Why United Airlines Will Have Trouble Winning Back Business Travelers
  5. A Trip Report Not to Be Missed
  6. Splitting a Record Is Always Possible
  7. Frankfurt to Washington Dulles in United Airlines Business Class
  8. Escaping the Cold – Back to California
  9. Megabus, TSA, and the 57th U.S. Presidential Inauguration
  10. Reserve Your Entrée Before You Fly on American Airlines? No.
  11. Your Driver’s License is not an ID Card!
  12. TSA Will Remove Some Nude Scanners
  13. American Airlines’ New Livery Looks Familiar!
  14. Review: Park Hyatt Hamburg
  15. No Solution When a Trip Falls Apart
  16. United Airlines First Class San Francisco to New York JFK
  17. United Airlines Global First Lounge at SFO – Tour + Pictures
  18. First Class Downgrade = First Class Upgrade on United
  19. The Perfect End to a LAX Mileage Run
  20. Megabus Wins Again
  21. Great Fares to Istanbul on Turkish, Delta and United Airlines (under $400!)
  22. Air France/KLM Flying Blue Lives in the Stone Age
  23. American Express Platinum Card: 100,000 Membership Rewards Sign-Up Bonus
  24. Review: Hyatt Regency Resort Thessaloniki
  25. Non-Rev Adventures on United Airlines, Part III
  26. Hong Kong – I Want To Rent This Apartment!
  27. Non-Rev Adventures on United Airlines, Part II
  28. Non-Rev Adventures on United Airlines, Part I
  29. Review: Hyatt Andaz Liverpool Street London
  30. How (Not) To Deal With a Travel Delay
  31. Where Will You Go In 2014? – Yes 2014!
  32. Reflections and Predictions: Looking Forward to 2013
  33. Kuala Lumpur Here We Come!

2012 244

December 2012

  1. Havana, Kabul, and 25 Countries: 2012 Year in Review
  2. Final Chance for Status Match + Points Transfer from bmi to British Airways
  3. The Painful Yearend Mileage Run
  4. More Starnet Blocking by US Airways
  5. An Afghan Christmas in 2012
  6. $390 JFK-Berlin One Day SALE!
  7. When Spending $1200 Seems To Save You $700
  8. New Interface for British Airways Avios Online Redemption
  9. Best AAgent Ever!
  10. Chilling in the Kingdom
  11. Do You Pilfer from Airline Lounges?
  12. Protecting Your Upgrade on United Airlines
  13. United Will Again Prioritize Meal Orders by Status for 1Ks

November 2012

  1. Will I Make the Flight?
  2. Winners of the Gogo Inflight Wi-Fi Passes
  3. Today Only! 10% Off All Purchases at UnitedShop.com
  4. Last Day to Enter Contest for Free Gogo Inflight Wi-Fi Passes
  5. Small Business Saturday is Today – Save $25 with AMEX
  6. A Curiously Quiet Thanksgiving Eve Travel Experience
  7. 2012 Thanksgiving Reflections
  8. The Megabus Saga Continues…
  9. No More Holds on United Airlines Revenue Fares
  10. Sorry Megabus, I’ve Switched to Amtrak
  11. Free Gogo Inflight Internet Giveaway
  12. Park Plaza Hotel Soi 18 – Bangkok, Thailand
  13. Argo: A Cool Movie for the Airline Enthusiast
  14. Earn Five Miles Per Dollar on Everyday Purchases
  15. Flying Kenya Airways Bangkok to Hong Kong
  16. No Upgrade Tonight!
  17. Avoiding Fuel Surcharges to Europe on Air France/KLM Flying Blue
  18. Hello UPGRD Readers – Intro To The Trip Sherpa
  19. Double Elite and Double Award Miles on American Airlines through 12/31/2012

October 2012

  1. Weathering Hurricane Sandy
  2. So. Cal. – New York Mileage Run on United Airlines: $165 r/t – Fly the 787!
  3. Alitalia Quickly Voids Discounted Tickets
  4. "Don’t Tell Me How to Do My Job!"
  5. $320 Discount from Alitalia = Free Flights Within Europe!
  6. My Letter to Swiss Int’l Air Lines, RE: RGN Cancellation
  7. Flying Across the USA in International Business Class
  8. Adventures on Greyhound
  9. Swiss Int’l Air Lines Cancels RGN Tickets
  10. Is a Trip to Venezuela on the Horizon?
  11. Free International Flights from JetBlue
  12. Upgrading a Held Reservation on American Airlines

September 2012

  1. Adding an Infant Ticket to a Virgin Australia Delta SkyMiles Award
  2. Double Elite Mile Promotion Coming to American Airlines?
  3. United.com Restores "Expert" Mode
  4. United Improves Upgrade Transparency…Kind Of
  5. Vindictive United Supervisor vs. Professional United Supervisor
  6. A Thoughtful Conversation with the TSA in Honolulu
  7. Flying Non-Rev Standby on United Airlines
  8. Maximizing Air France/KLM Flying Blue Award Miles
  9. 35% Transfer Bonus from American Express Membership Rewards to Air France Flying Blue – Four Days Left!
  10. Remembering United 93, 11 Years Later
  11. The Real Reason United Removed Online Upgrade Inventory
  12. United’s Foolish Attempt to Shield Online Upgrade Inventory
  13. How to Deal with the Lufthansa Strike
  14. Did Qatar Screw Up or United Screw Up?
  15. Long Delay but a Humorous Captain
  16. Lost Baggage on MegaBus
  17. Labor Day Weekend in Hawaii

August 2012

  1. The Faux Allure of a Cheap MegaBus Ticket
  2. No More Bumps on United Airlines for Me
  3. United’s Retro Boarding Pass
  4. 40% Bonus for American Express Transfers to British Airways Avios
  5. Once Again, A Change in Travel Plans = No Problem!
  6. Did I Screw Up the Upgrade Queue on My LAX-DEN United Flight?
  7. Understanding How Complimentary Premier Upgrades Work On United Airlines
  8. United Announces Additional 787 Routes
  9. Flying Home One Day Early on United Airlines
  10. Three Hours Left! Chase Sapphire Preferred Card with $2K Minimum Spend
  11. United Wins My Loyalty…Again
  12. A Great Price on Myanmar-Canada Fares and Why You Should Consider It
  13. Hey British Airways: It’s Japan Airlines, not Japanese Airlines!
  14. Free Top Tier Status is back!
  15. Dear Mr. Smisek… An Open Letter
  16. Relaxing in Thessaloniki
  17. Would you spend $69 to save yourself $338? – Mattress Running
  18. Why I Won’t Be Going to Venezuela Anytime Soon
  19. Sometimes It’s NOT Too Good To Be True
  20. In the Heart of the Balkans
  21. See the Sherpa Here: How Driving to Your Assignments May Earn You a Free Trip to Tokyo
  22. US Airways is Growing on Me
  23. An Op-Up, Yet a 500EUR Cash Voucher Eludes Me on Lufthansa
  24. Top Tier Hotel Status Offer – Intro to Status Matching

July 2012

  1. Turkish Airlines: Not All Star Alliance Golds Are Created Equal
  2. Standing Up to Cab Drivers in Istanbul
  3. I just booked Denver flights, with three nights hotel for $43!
  4. Dear Sherpa – [Yet Another] Deal Site has $128 RT tickets, Scam or Legit? – UPDATED Now even Scammier than before
  5. Forget 4 Miles to Hong Kong – I’m Taking You There Free!
  6. When It Hurts to Miss the Bus
  7. An Escape to Iceland
  8. Radisson Suites Sukhumvit Bangkok – Should you complain about an upgrade?
  9. United Waited Too Long to Cancel the 4-Mile Hong Kong Award Tickets
  10. My Upgrade to "Business Class" on Singapore Airlines
  11. United Airlines’ 4-Mile First Class Fares: The Spirit Versus the Letter of the Law
  12. Qatar Airways – United Airlines Partnership Ending Early?
  13. British Airways 100,000 Avios Sign-Up Offer from Chase Ends Next Week
  14. Mileage Checking Accounts – Bonus Miles vs. Cost and Hassle
  15. Great Deals to Ireland! $454 ORD-DUB all-in
  16. Beautiful Pictures from Ireland
  17. Playing the Standby Game on Lufthansa
  18. Hong Kong – Many Firsts
  19. Le Meirdien’s Custom Scent – LM01
  20. A Weekend on the Emerald Isle
  21. Crediting to Another Airline – Intro to Alliances
  22. Independence from the British…and the Germans?
  23. PRE-Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit – Introduction to a “Mattress Run”
  24. Lost Luggage Benefits from Chase Sapphire Preferred
  25. Epic Fail: Pakistan International Airlines 1979 NYC Ad Campaign
  26. Best Hotel Promo of 2012

June 2012

  1. An Excellent Flight in US Airways Envoy Class
  2. Your Seat Does Not Recline Any Further…
  3. Meltdown at LAX: “United Business Isn’t Our Business”
  4. Return to Germany!
  5. Richard Branson, The Politician
  6. TSA: Groping is Okay, Unless it is One of Our Agents
  7. Free Wi-Fi Coming to LAX in July
  8. Avianca, TACA and Copa Join Star Alliance
  9. Review: Park Hyatt Zurich
  10. At Least Someone Cares at United Airlines…
  11. Another Crate of Bad Apples at the TSA – Bribery at PHL
  12. Checked Baggage Fees for First Class Passengers on Alaska Airlines
  13. Shameful Labor Agitation at Hyatt Regency Washington, DC
  14. 8 Countries and Three Continents for Less than $1,000
  15. Free Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Status Match – Star Alliance Gold Status
  16. Free SAS EuroBonus Status Match – Star Alliance Gold Status
  17. Review: InterContinental Almaty
  18. Air France Captain "Diverted" on Flight 447?
  19. American Airlines Sweetens Status Match Offer
  20. Breaking News from US Airways (Humor)
  21. United Airlines: You’re Hard to Leave!
  22. Viva La Habana!

May 2012

  1. Top Secret Trip
  2. United Airlines Fights Their Iraq War
  3. Memorial Day 2012
  4. Analysis: Legality of EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
  5. Jeff Smisek’s "Passionate Plea" to United Pilots
  6. $60 Off Lufthansa, United, Austrian, and Air Canada Flights ex-USA
  7. Final Week to Burn bmi Diamond Club Miles for Star Alliance Awards
  8. United Airlines Security Breach
  9. Winning Over a Cranky Flight Attendant
  10. Why Leaving United Airlines is Going to be a Lot Harder Than I Thought
  11. United Airlines CFO Labels Certain MileagePlus Elites as "Entitled"
  12. 20% Off All Alitalia Flights This Weekend
  13. Top up your bmi Diamond Club Miles with a 20% bonus
  14. An Open Letter to Ex-Continental Flight Attendants and Pilots
  15. American Airlines Here I Come!
  16. Star Alliance Celebrates 15 Years
  17. American Airlines Hints at Potential Merger with US Airways
  18. Sacramento Opts Out of TSA Screening
  19. I Love United Airlines’ Indian Call Center
  20. United Airlines Pulls a "Newark" at SFO
  21. Israeli President Flies Air Canada over El-Al
  22. The Secret Story of American Airlines’ AAirpass Program
  23. An Update on the Burma Business/First Class Fare Sale
  24. Great Fare Sale! Burma to Many U.S. Cities for Under $300 in Business Class
  25. United.com Club Offers $5 Off Every United Airlines Booking

April 2012

  1. Up to 25,000 Bonus Miles on United Airlines
  2. TSA Agent Arrested for Throwing Hot Coffee on Pilot
  3. A Recap of the 2012 Freddie Awards
  4. US Airways Says Merger with American Airlines would Generate $1.2BN per Year
  5. Purchase Miles from United MileagePlus for 40% Off
  6. US Airways and American Merger Announcement Imminent?
  7. Plentiful Qatar Airways Award Availability on United.com
  8. Transfer British Airways Avios to bmi Diamond Club at 1:1 Ratio
  9. Spirit Airlines’ Secret Service Sale: "Upfront payment is required"
  10. The Friendliest ex-Continental Flight Attendant of the Year on United Airlines
  11. Last Day to Burn bmi Diamond Club Miles on Lufthansa Group Flights
  12. Philadelphia TSA: "I don’t know why we have the rule, I just enforce it."
  13. Amazing Aer Lingus Award Availability on United and British Airways + No Fuel Surcharge
  14. Is the British Airways 100,000 Point Sign-Up Bonus from Chase Worthwhile?
  15. Best Strategies for Burning Your bmi Diamond Club Miles
  16. A Taxi Trip Across LA + Unplanned Stop in Boston, Courtesy of United Airlines
  17. Voluntary Downgrade from Tri-Cabin First Class
  18. Captain Denny Flanagan, a Bump, and Tri-Cabin First Class
  19. Asiana: bmi Leaving Star Alliance on 18 April 2012
  20. The United Upgrade Gamble
  21. Rage Comic on United-Continental Integration

March 2012

  1. United Airlines Reflects on Progress
  2. Treated Like a Criminal in My Own Country
  3. Double Check Your United Award Itineraries Now…for Missing Segments!
  4. Bribing My Way Out of Kazakhstan
  5. I’ll Never Complain About U.S. Customs and Border Control Again…
  6. Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan on Air Canada, bmi, Lufthansa
  7. Was it the Way I Looked? Part III
  8. Was it the Way I Looked? Part II
  9. Phantom Lufthansa First Class Award Space on StarNet
  10. Was it the Way I Looked? Part I
  11. I Did Not Clear the Standby List…
  12. Next Stop: Easter Island on LAN
  13. An Amazing Delta TV Ad
  14. Picture: A Unique Moment in United Airlines History
  15. TSA Concedes Failure of Full Body Scanners
  16. One Upside to the United Merger: Elite-Only Saver Awards in Business and First Class
  17. How to Get Anything Past a TSA Full-Body Scanner
  18. Travel Vexations on United Airlines: Give Yourself Plenty of Time This Week
  19. How Did the United Airlines IT Transition Go For You?
  20. United is Dead, Long Live UNITED
  21. Armageddon for United/Continental Passengers on 03 March?

February 2012

  1. Kazakhstan Embassy: Take Two
  2. When Rules Should Be Overruled
  3. The Delta Online SkyMiles Award Search Tool is Broken (Really Broken)
  4. Enhanced Food Offerings in US Airways Philadelphia Clubs
  5. United’s Post-Merger Flight Status Screens a Step Backwards
  6. When it Pays to Have Frequent Flyer Status
  7. Mixed Review of the Hilton Washington Dulles
  8. United Express Drama and VDBs at Washington Dulles
  9. United Airlines Sells Waikiki Seaside Hotel
  10. New British Airways London 2012 Olympic Games Ad Campaign
  11. A Perfectly "Blah" Day of Flying on United Airlines
  12. Women Forced to Drive to Denver Because No Female TSA Agent on Duty?
  13. Reader Question: Should I Buy Up My MileagePlus Status?
  14. New United Airlines Routes, Including Washington Dulles to Honolulu
  15. A Zone of Twilight Between OnePass and MileagePlus
  16. Delta Shows the Grass is Greener on the Other Side, at least in North America
  17. United Airlines’ New 767-400 Economy and Business Class Seating
  18. Free Wi-Fi this Week on US Airways
  19. Swiss, Adria, and Croatia Airlines Award Space Now Bookable on Continental.com
  20. TSA Find Bomb, Leaves it Behind, Prompts Bomb Scare
  21. Another Bump on United Airlines!

January 2012

  1. Alaska Airlines Hasn’t Got A Prayer
  2. Humor: Leaked US Airways Memo on Philadelphia Expansion
  3. Spanair Ceases Operations
  4. Spirit Airlines Bickers Over the Return of All-In Pricing
  5. American Airlines Business Class Seats – Only $140!
  6. Senator Rand Paul Detained by the TSA for Refusing Invasive Patdown
  7. TSA Carry-On Policy: Guns Yes, Cupcakes No
  8. American Airlines Restores Free Beer and Wine in International Economy Class
  9. Continental Airlines Dissolves Partnership with Virgin Atlantic
  10. Don’t Be Petty, US Airways!
  11. The TSA Shows Their Humane Side
  12. US Airways: Thanks but no thanks…
  13. Continental Airlines on the Phone vs. Continental Airlines at the Airport
  14. As American Airlines Departs, Opportunity for United at Burbank
  15. TSA Defends Confiscation of Cupcake
  16. Crisscrossing the World: 33K Miles of Travel to Begin 2012
  17. 25% Discount on United/Continental Economy Class Award Tickets to Europe and Southern Africa
  18. Chase Adds Southwest Airlines as Ultimate Rewards Partner
  19. United Airlines Confirms Continued Use of "Rhapsody in Blue"
  20. Air China Demonstrates Why I’ll Never Take Online Check-In for Granted Again
  21. Police Storm my United Flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco
  22. Around the World in 2012 – A Look Ahead
  23. A Review of 2011: 42 Countries, 60 Lounges, 87 Hotels and One Iranian Island

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