Aeroplan to require Air Canada travel for status
Aeroplan, the frequent flyer program associated with Air Canada announced a change today for their 2012 program and qualifying for status in the loyalty scheme....
Lounges
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Thanksgiving breakfast, lounge style
It turns out that I really prefer travelling on the holiday rather than the day before. The roads and the airport were quiet this morning...
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Shower, breakfast and a beer at the Lufthansa Welcome Lounge
As we boarded the flight out of JFK last night we were treated to a bit of good and bad news. The flight time would...
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Panama without a passport
I’m a pretty big fan of visiting Panama. Each of my previous three visits to the country has been spectacular. Still, the 5 hour flight...
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Rain, a tire change and a trip in vain
The weather on the eastern seaboard today was pretty ridiculous. Heavy rains, winds and general misery meant that many flights were delayed or canceled. I...
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American opens the bar at Admirals Clubs October 1
Apparently the booze just wants to be free and there is nothing that the airlines can do to stop that. Following a relatively recent move...
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American Express and Continental to part ways
Continental Airlines and American Express’s Membership Rewards programs have been closely partnered for several years. From point transfers to lounge access for premium cardholders, the...
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A decidedly blah Korean Air experience – Part 1 JFK to Manila
The Asian airlines have quite the reputation going for themselves. Phenomenal service is considered the norm, the minimum that one should expect while flying with...
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Terminal hopping at JFK
What to do on a lazy Sunday morning when there isn’t much else going on in New York City? Why not head out to JFK...
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The end of an amazing weekend with Continental
Well, the weekend of partying with the folks at Continental has finally ended. I’m on a plane now on my last flight, from Austin to...