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Upgrades, priority boarding, on time, and other areas that help us choose an airline
Delta Email Hoax…again
It appears Delta has been the target of yet another series of fraudulent emails claiming you have purchased a ticket with a virus on the attachment. You should delete these and ignore the message. These messages have apparently been sent to consumers in the… Continue Reading “Delta Email Hoax…again”
Debate on Airlines Placing AMEX Advertising Tags on Checked Luggage
Airlinereporter.com, Flyertalk.com, and other travel blogs are attacking Delta airlines for placing advertising tags on checked luggage at Sea-Tac Airport. Travelers have stated they have experienced up to a 40 minute delays in receiving their luggage, one posting even states this is “vandalism,” as part… Continue Reading “Debate on Airlines Placing AMEX Advertising Tags on Checked Luggage”
Study Suggests 54 Days is the Best Time to Book Travel…That is Not Going To Happen
The new study released by http://www.cheapair.com hit national news this week. It was interesting to see the price differences between 54 days and 14 days, the typical time consultants purchase their flights. I thought I would ask around to see if this could impact… Continue Reading “Study Suggests 54 Days is the Best Time to Book Travel…That is Not Going To Happen”
How to Survive 17 Hours at the Airport
I was faced with my first canceled flight of 2014 this week, but never imagined spending 17 1/2 hours in the terminal. Fortunately for me, I was stranded in Denver which has a wide variety of offerings for food, entertainment, and shopping. Unfortunately the… Continue Reading “How to Survive 17 Hours at the Airport”
Flying with the Flu? What to expect when flying sick
I’ve been very fortunate over the years of traveling to never get really sick on the road. Certainly we’ve all had the sniffles or a terrible cough. I’ve had soar throats, bad colds, and even broke out in poison ivy once. But never, have I been so sick I… Continue Reading “Flying with the Flu? What to expect when flying sick”
I’ve left Delta for jetBlue…a tough choice after 8 years
Every consultant knows it’s about loyalty to that one airline in order to take advantage of points and upgrades. I have flown an average of 125,000 miles a year for 8 years. An all time high of 180K in 2008 and all time low… Continue Reading “I’ve left Delta for jetBlue…a tough choice after 8 years”
Nap Travel Pillows and other useless travel comfort items. Who has one?
Today we have more gadgets and comfort items for travel available then we know what to do with. I thought I would post some of the crazy silly things out there. Don’t be shy, if you own some of these…share your story! Why carry… Continue Reading “Nap Travel Pillows and other useless travel comfort items. Who has one?”
Where is the TSA Pre Check Line???
For your convenience, a complete listing of all the locations of TSA Pre Check Lines… American Airlines Location Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Checkpoint 2 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Main Terminal, Checkpoint B; Terminal 3, Checkpoint 8 Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) Terminal… Continue Reading “Where is the TSA Pre Check Line???”
Delta and Virgin Atlantic Announced Partnership, little to no benefits for Delta flyers
The announcement this week that Delta and Virgin Atlantic are now partners is deceiving in its message at best. Like Delta’s partnership with Alaska Airlines, this “partnership” really only opens Delta flyers up to earning miles, using miles, and priority boarding (well sort of). … Continue Reading “Delta and Virgin Atlantic Announced Partnership, little to no benefits for Delta flyers”
Candy Crush Saga or Words with Friends? Which Apps Do you Travel With?
A few years ago, the introduction of Words with Friends was the big news of interactive games for our smart phones. Best news was when Alec Baldwin refused to turn his phone off when the plane was ready for take-off. Angry Birds was such… Continue Reading “Candy Crush Saga or Words with Friends? Which Apps Do you Travel With?”
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