I am finally back from a long bachelor party weekend in Breckenridge, CO. The weekend was fantastic, also one of the most interesting for traveling. When I booked the trip a few weeks ago I purposely built in a stop in Dallas both ways. It seems I may have been better off just booking nonstop…
On my flight to Denver today I stopped in the Chicago O’hare H/K Admirals Club for a cup of coffee and stumbled upon a drink chit. I have often searched Admirals Club lounges trying to find one, but today was the first day I’ve ever been lucky enough to actually get one. In fact, there…
As I was walking through Chicago’s O’hare International Airport the other day I noticed an ad for Mobile Passport. I had seen some advertising for the Mobile Passport app in the past, but had never investigated further. I only travel internationally once or twice a year and have always had fairly painless encounters with the…
American Airlines is in the process of #goingforgreat! Well at least I think they still are… As part of that goal the airline is going to try to streamline the passenger experience. Ever since the US Airways integration in 2016 American Airlines’ hard product has been inconsistent to say the least. Specifically, the hard product offered…
Sure, the name sounds a bit intimidating and in fact, the entire interface seems overwhelming, but the ITA Matrix is one of the best travel tools I have ever come across. ITA Matrix is the software which runs behind google flights. Unlike Google Flights, ITA Matrix helps users find specific flights, fare codes, airlines, and…
No the title is not a typo, Hilton is dropping an “H” from the Hilton Honors program. According to multiple reports Hilton will officially change the name of the Honors loyalty program tomorrow. In addition, Hilton is making some fairly significant changes to the Hilton Honors program. Unlike many of the recent changes or “enhancements”…
A few weeks ago work sent me to Omaha Nebraska. I was excited to visit a new city and a new airport. Since I was actually working about an hour away from Omaha I did not end up staying in the city. Instead I stayed at a brand new Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Bellevue Nebraska. I…
Recently while waiting in line at the Chicago O’hare Admirals Club I overheard a conversation I hear all too often. A gentleman flying to London was asking for an upgrade to business class. Business class seats were available, but the customer service agent (AAngel) refused to grant him a complimentary upgrade. She insisted he pay the $350…
American Airlines is the most recent US airline to announce “basic economy” fares. Legacy domestic airlines continue to cite increased competition from low cost competitors as the reason behind these basic economy fares. American Airlines basic economy fares mirror those offered by United and Delta, which offer reduced benefits and increased restrictions. These basic economy fares…
Update: Per United Airlines (@United) the United Airlines Ground Stop has been lifted as of 8:09 PM CST. Today, January 22, 2017, just after 7:00pm CST United Airlines issued a ground stop for all domestic flights due to a system outage. This is one of several system meltdowns which has caused service disruptions in recent months.…
