Day 5 (Around the World in 8 Days), Monday, January 12th: Prague, CZ to Amsterdam, NL I spent three nights at the Radisson Blue Alcron Hotel in Prague. Monday morning, I made coffee using the Nespresso machine in my room. The hotel bill was less than $100, since the first two nights were on Club … Read More
World’s First Flying Cucumber Airline & Sweepstakes #HENDRICKSGIN #CUCUMBERCHALLENGE
A 130 foot flying cucumber! Hendrick’s Gin has taken it upon itself to diversify it’s unusual offerings with the launch of HENDRICK’S AIR, the world’s ONLY exclusively dirigible passenger fleet.
Very Odd ANA Amenity Kit Under Very Peculiar Circumstances
File under weird. As an apology, the flight attendants presented me with a gift of a cheap blue plastic bag chock full of amenities.
MANAGED INCLUSION – TSA’s Tool for Varying Security Guidelines
How does TSA selectively decide who, other than those with TSA Pre✓ status, should receive TSA Pre✓ treatment – even though these passengers did not go through the same rigorous screening as those approved for TSA Pre✓? The answer is Managed Inclusion.
Citibank Prestige Card: When an Airline Ticket Doesn’t Code Right
I recently got the Citibank Prestige Card. Although it is expensive, the $450 fee (or $350 fee for Citigold customers) is offset by a $250 annual Air Travel Credit. $250 Air Travel Credit Purchases made by the Primary cardmember and Authorized Users on the Card Account are eligible for this statement credit. Please allow 1-2 … Read More
Hit Gold With These India Promos from Alaska/Emirates and Hyatt
I’m always obsessed with planning my next trip, and it is always a pleasure to find promotions that I actually qualify for! Not one promotion, but two! I hit gold! 1. AlaskaAir Earn up to Triple Miles and Save with Emirates Earn Triple Miles when you fly Emirates in First Class, or Double Miles when … Read More
Let’s Move this Puppy to AlaskaAir!
The Delta Claw! In yesterday’s post, Delta Giveth and Claweth Away, I reported that on February 28th, Delta, in my final hours as a Platinum Medallion, upgraded my seat to First Class on an upcoming flight, only to claw back the upgrade a few hours later when March 1st rolled around and my status … Read More
Delta Giveth and Claweth Away
Not even 8 hours post-delta platinum medallion status, and they’ve already screwed me. A fine way to treat years of loyalty.
Get Travel Vaccines Without Breaking the Bank
A few months ago, I booked a trip to India on what became known as the Emirates Mistake Fare. JFK to Delhi for $226 is not shabby! I knew I would be paying more for travel vaccinations then the flight, which is pretty mind-boggling if you ask me. It seemed inevitable that I would be … Read More
13 Stages of a Mistake Fare by Hans Golden
I saw this post on Flyertalk, by Hans Golden, and loved it. With his permission, and my gratitude, I am republishing it here. Enjoy! Ahhhh….the emotional phases of a legitimate* mistake fare. 1. Discovery – mistake fare is posted on FT. Novices frantically check how much vacation time they have and if the dates of … Read More
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A New York frequent flyer who elegantly combines her passions for worldwide travel, running a gazillion marathons all over the globe and staying fit ... without sacrificing her fancy for good wine and food.