“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
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!).
Keep Checking Trip Details Right Until the Last Minute
Some people think that once they’ve booked their flights and made their hotel reservations, the planning of these aspects of an upcoming trip is complete. If you subscribe to that belief, you might be making a big mistake. Flights While most airline tickets are non-refundable, and not changeable, it is still a good idea to … Read More
Around the World in 8 Days – Day -1 including JFK Air France and Alitalia Lounges
And so began my Around the World in 8 days trip, with visits to 2 neighboring lounges at JFK
Won’t Run F’d Up, AMEX Gives him 28K MR
At least 10 times this month, I’ve told Won’t Run that he should take advantage of the American Express 40% bonus for transfer of Membership Rewards to British Airways Avios. I emailed, I told him on the phone, and so on and so on. I even sent him links to blogs, with tutorials on how … Read More
Around the World in 8 Days — > It’s Genesis, Planning, and Costs
The genesis of Around the World in 8 days, as well as planning, costs and logistics.
Delta Issues Northeast Winter Storm Advisory – New Orleans Trip UnLikely
Damn you Storm Iola. Or Bless you Storm Iola. Not sure which. Sometimes I overextend myself, especially with travel plans. After returning from my AroundTheWorldIn8Days trip, I am supposed to go to New Orleans tomorrow to run the Rock n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon on Sunday. Apart from the fact that I am hopelessly undertrained … Read More
Around the World in 8 Days & JAL TUMI Amenity Giveaway!
I just completed an Around the World Trip in 8 days. Here are some statistics and a JAL Tumi Amenity Kit Giveaway.
Huge Security Breach: Delta Employees Accused of Smuggling Guns on Flights
It is alleged that over 150 guns and ammunition were smuggled in carry-on bags onto at least 20 flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport by a former Delta employee, Mark Quentin Henry, with the assistance of a current (now former) Delta baggage handler, Eugene Harvey. CNN reports that: The breakup of a gun smuggling ring … Read More
Boarding Pass Screw-ups at Delta – People Can Get Wrong Boarding Passes
Engadget is reporting that due to a security flaw, Delta passengers are able to access strangers’ boarding passes! TSA says essentially not to worry, since passengers with wrong boarding documents won’t be able to get passed the TSA agents. Really? You can read the whole story, written by John Coluccci, here. HT to my friend … 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.