United announces significant investments to in-flight product
United Airlines CEO Jeff Smisek has stated a few times that the company had some deficiencies in their in-flight product, bits that would be addressed...
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JetBlue now offering priority security access in 15 airports
Want access to the priority security lines at the airport without elite status or buying a first class ticket? Looks like it is time to...
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Things to see and do in Frankfurt
It would seem that, sadly, this is going to be a rather short post. Yes, I’m quite happy that I got to spend a couple...
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Chatting with the crew at Upgrd.com
A couple weeks ago I recorded my first ever podcast. I’m rarely convinced that anyone wants to listen to me ramble about travel so I’m...
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Checking in at the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof (Hotel Review)
As part of the prize package from Lufthansa and the A380 Inaugural flight from San Francisco we were given two nights in the Steigenberger Frankfurter...
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United adds double EQMs promo; LOTS of fine print
United Airlines has finally stepped up in the ever escalating battle over the San Francisco/Los Angeles–Chicago market, adding a targeted double EQM promotion for locals...
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Qantas announces changes to frequent flyer programme
A bit of excitement coming out of Australia this morning as Qantas has announced several changes to their frequent flyer programme. Most of the changes...
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Celebrating the Lufthansa A380 Inaugural at SFO
A few weeks back Lufthansa held a contest via Twitter and FaceBook to give away seats on their inaugural flight of an Airbus A380 from...
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Party in the forward galley
Every now and then there are fares that attract swarms of folks out looking for miles. When a $140 round-trip transcon comes along, for example,...
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Getting paid to fly
There is nothing quite as exhilarating as flying for free. Sure, cashing in points for an awesome reward itinerary is nice, but a ticket that...