Do You Remember Your First?
Rewards program membership, that is. Sorry to disappoint if you thought I was asking about something else. I found these old Delta and Northwest tags while cleaning out…
Random Thoughts
Saying Goodbye – My Least Favorite Part of Travel
Ever cling to your loved one for one lingering hug and kiss before heading out the door? I do this. A lot. Because I travel. A lot. Even…
So Who Owns the Longest Flight?
What was the world’s longest commercial flight came to an end. Singapore Airlines just discontinued their non-stop flight from Singapore to New York (Newark). It was a monster…
Update: Those Phony US Airlines Letters
A few months ago I wrote about these letters that most of us have received in the mail. You know, the ones that tell you about earning free travel…
All the Glamour of Business Travel
I was talking with a girl in her 20’s, just out of college and in her first real job. When she heard that I lived elsewhere and not…
TSA Security Check Expansion or Invasion?
Before you even get to the airport, the TSA could be checking your employment history, past travel itineraries, or even your car registration. The New York Times is…
Hertz – Is There a New Bug Tax?
Opening the trunk of my Hertz rental car the other day at Houston IAH, I was horrified at the number of bugs I saw. Along the outer edge…
A Short 8-Hour Layover – at Home
An eight-hour layover sounds like a long time, doesn’t it? Until the to-do’s during this layover include: Unpacking from one business trip Packing for another business trip Catching…
Airline Scorecard – How Are They Doing?
When the airlines took control of capacity a few years ago, the industry changed. What had been a history of feast or famine for them has turned into…
Choking on Fumes – Worst Traffic Gridlock
I know, this is heresy. Writing a blog about driving? I mean, you don’t earn miles or points by just driving so who cares? Well, I thought I…
