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Very Odd ANA Amenity Kit Under Very Peculiar Circumstances

April 13, 2015 By Will Run For Miles 7 Comments

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

March 30, 2015 By Will Run For Miles 2 Comments

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

March 20, 2015 By Will Run For Miles 2 Comments

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

March 6, 2015 By Will Run For Miles 2 Comments

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!

March 2, 2015 By Will Run For Miles Leave a Comment

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

March 1, 2015 By Will Run For Miles 15 Comments

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

February 27, 2015 By Will Run For Miles 8 Comments

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

February 12, 2015 By Will Run For Miles 4 Comments

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

[Update: insert photo of crying child] Surprise flybilletter!! (English: Surprise Airfares!!)

February 11, 2015 By Will Run For Miles 3 Comments

“We did it. Make no mistake: We have written history. Today there’s a change of guards in Denmark” – Helle Thorning-Schmidt

Lounge Review: Sala Monteverde – Malpensa Airport, Italy

February 10, 2015 By Will Run For Miles Leave a Comment

This was still part of Day 1 of Around the World in 8 days! After arriving at Malpensa earlier in the morning, visiting the Sala Respighi lounge, and then working out at the Sheraton fitness center, I made my way back to Terminal 1 to Sala Monteverde (after first passing an amazing model of the Duomo made of Legos!).