Author Archives for "Mike Friedman".
Nothing is more associated with gambling than the slot machine. Dating back to the famous “Liberty Bell” machine at the end of the 19th century, the one-armed bandit has become a mainstay… Continue Reading
It’s almost unfair to compare the LGA American Express Centurion Lounge to others throughout the system. The overall environment of La Guardia airport, aka, “the pit of despair,”… Continue Reading
Marriott International (MAR) is buying Starwood Hotels (HOT) to create the largest lodging group in the world. Marriott is paying $2 per cash, plus 0.92 shares per Starwood share, valuing the transaction… Continue Reading
By now, you’ve probably heard that American Airlines will be joining Delta and United in giving you redeemable miles based on what you spend and your elite status. Frankly, I’m surprised that… Continue Reading
Chocolate and Peanut Butter. Hall and Oates. Scylla and Charybdis. Certain things are just that much better when they go together. Such is the case with miles and restaurants. True, you can always earn… Continue Reading
Spirit Airlines announced that it is going to be the second ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC) to enter the Seattle market, launching “double-daily (twice per day)” flights to Las Vegas and Los… Continue Reading
Overview Still occasionally referred to as the “New Sky Club” at JFK, the lounge is no longer so new, but remains one of the best domestic lounges in the system. There are very few lounges… Continue Reading
Things change. Summer becomes fall. And bell-bottoms go out of style. Alas, even the Magic Kingdom, that paragon of consistency, sees occasional changes. But there’s always a great, big, beautiful… Continue Reading
A high roller at a casino, somebody willing to bet thousands, or even tens of thousands of dollars per hand, can ask for anything they want. Reimbursed first class airfare? Forget it. They get a private… Continue Reading
In the early 1970s, Southwest Airlines accidentally became the first low-cost carrier (LCC) when it was forced to sell one of its four planes to cover expenses. Left with only three planes, the airline… Continue Reading
