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Getting upgraded is one of the best parts about traveling frequently. For the early morning or late night flights, having a few extra inches of legroom, seat width, and fee food/drink makes a big difference. Occasionally, if you are lucky enough to find domestic flights on larger aircrafts (767, 777, 787, etc.) an upgrade can…
In January 1970 Boeing introduced the beautiful 747 Jumbo Jet. The jet quickly became a symbol of the jet age. The beautiful “hump” on the 747 was introduced in order to house the vast computer network required to maintain flight, but allowed cabin versatility and a vast area for cargo which could be loaded through…
In the early 2000’s the United States Customs and Border Protection agency launched the Global Entry program as a way to expedite clearing customs upon arrival to the United States. The program was well received by travelers and gradually expanded through the years. For travelers that frequently travel internationally Global Entry saves valuable time when trying to…
"If you want to be a Millionaire, start with a billion dollars and launch a new airline" - Richard Branson
Alaska Airlines is one of my favorite airlines to fly. Every time I fly the airline I get the feeling that the company has done a ton of research to figure out what flyers value and has managed to put together a sort of “best of” airline incorporating best practices from each existing airline. Everything…
Frequent travelers are always looking to escape the hostility of the airport terminal for some rest and relaxation before a flight. Airline lounges are great and I find them valuable when I am traveling. There is often free food and drink, occasionally showers, and usually free Wifi. Lounges also offer specific customer representatives that can…
If you have flown anywhere in the past few years you might have noticed an increasing number of airplanes with odd ends to their wings. These ends to the wing are called “Winglets” and they are pretty incredible, but often go unnoticed or unappreciated. The picture above is a United 737 with Split Scimitar Winglets. The…
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to take a trip to the Pacific Northwest. I had been to Portland previously, but was unable to explore and enjoy the city due to work. This time I made sure to take the full weekend to fully explore the city. When traveling to the Pacific Northwest I…
A few months ago I was lucky enough to travel to San Diego, CA for work. We decided to stay the weekend and had a tough time trying to decide where to stay. Originally we had decided to stay in Coronado, but he hotel rooms were extremely expensive. Next, we started looking in the La…
Airline’s on-time performance has become a bit of a game, trying to trick the consumer into having an above average experience. It all boils down to the perception of the flight. If a flight is scheduled to arrive at 5:00PM and the flight actually arrives at 4:30PM travelers are happy. If the flight lands at…
