Every airline has a frequent flyer program. The programs all have a common purpose: to influence your future travel behavior (They are not there, as many people in the industry claim, to reward loyalty… Continue Reading
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A-320 Strange Sounds
I received a question from YULtide who flies the A-320 quite often. He is wondering what is the sound that simulates something is being winched. Being a Boeing man my whole thirty year career at United… Continue Reading
6 Reasons Why You Should Visit Egypt Now
There has been concern pertaining to the safety of traveling in Egypt recently — especially given that hundreds of thousands of Egyptians converged in Tahrir Square greater than four years… Continue Reading
Register for Frequent Traveler University Advanced Newport Beach!
For those looking to expand their knowledge of using frequent flyer miles and points, there is the Frequent Traveler University. Over two days, experts will share their extensive knowledge of how… Continue Reading
Norwegian Getaway Review Part 2 – All About Food & Dining
Detailed review of the Norwegian Getaway. This 2nd part covers dining including the many different types of restaurants and food on board the Getaway. Continue Reading
Is Your Hotel Room Smoke-Free?
Doing a quick search, I was quite surprised to find that the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport hotel still has eight smoking rooms. Smoking used to be much more common than it is today. In the world… Continue Reading
Interim Chief Executive Officer Appointed at United Airlines
Brett J. Hart was appointed as interim chief executive officer by the board of directors of United Airlines effective immediately while Oscar Munoz is on medical leave in order to recover from… Continue Reading
New To Airline Miles? Start With These Two Programs!
Every month, I run a meetup of travel hackers in San Francisco. One of the most common questions that comes up is: “What programs should I credit my flights to?” Here’s a simple… Continue Reading
The NCL Latitudes Rewards Program
Latitudes Rewards is the loyalty program of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). According to NCL, “Latitudes Rewards is our way of saying thank you to our most loyal guests. Members enjoy exclusive onboard… Continue Reading
Beating the Lines at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom with FastPass+
You don’t need a blog post to know that Disney World is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. After all, Tom Brady doesn’t shout, “I’m going to Six Flags Magic… Continue Reading