I’ve always done things a bit differently than others. Starting out in the credit card, miles, and points games was no exception. One of the biggest mistakes I made in college was not opening a credit card. Heck, I wish I opened one even earlier, but you get the idea. I think back to all…
I recently stumbled upon a really cool feature from Apples’ iOS on the iPhone that makes tracking your flights and the flights of others extremely easy. Evidently Apple released this feature back in late 2015. However, I just realized it existed this past weekend when texting flight numbers to my mother. The feature allows iOS or…
As my girlfriend and I wrapped up our week in Paris it was finally time to officially come back into the United States. We arrived back at Chicago O’Hare International after our American Airlines business class flight from Paris. After our great trip it was finally time to clear immigrations back in the US. Typically clearing…
Although I love writing about flights, hotels, and travel I also am an aviation nerd at heat and love learning about the rules and regulations associated with aviation. Today I want to discuss the Five Freedoms of Air, but will focus on the 5th freedom because it’s relevant for an upcoming trip report (hint). Also,…
First off, I want to start by explaining that I’m not complaining. The flight from EWR to ORD was less than two hours, I don’t really care about sitting in domestic first class, and United did a great job handling my situation. I’m writing this because of how absurd the whole thing is and because this…
After an amazing week in Paris it was finally time to come home. I originally booked our flight home on American’s newly retrofitted 767 aircraft, but weeks before departure American swapped the plane to a 787-800. I originally selected our flight because of the 2-4-2 configuration in economy, but the swap meant a 3-3-3 configuration. Once I noticed the change…
At face value many people out there may take a look at my wallet or see my ever-growing pile of credit cards and think I’m crazy. Don’t get me wrong I am, but there is a method to the madness. Each card in my wallet serves a purpose. If the card no longer serves me…
A short while ago everyone’s favorite travel blogger, ThePointsGuy, wrote about his issue with American Airlines’ new EQD requirement. Essentially ThePointsGuy’s issue with American’s new EQD requirement is with Special Fares. Because he’s booking through Amex travel, he’s earning EQD based on miles flown rather than the cost paid for his tickets. Over time he figures he’ll end…
Let me guess, if you found yourself at this page you’re thinking “I’ve gone through security a million times, why is a review necessary?” Trust me, I think the same thing, there’s no reason to “review” clearing airport security, but honestly clearing security in Paris Charles De Gaulle’s Terminal 2 was unlike anything else I’ve…
After an incredible week in Paris it was sadly time to return home. Our return flight was a non-stop flight in economy on a 787-8. We ended up flying American’s herringbone business class home, but that is a topic for a later post. Clearing Security At Charles De Gaulle Airport I don’t want to get too off…
