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The Real Impact of Delta’s Skymiles Medallion Program Changes
I received a survey from American Airlines last year. I expect they sent it to many of their Aadvantage members. One of the questions was related to how I would react to a change in their reward program. Specifically, it … Continue reading
FAA Rule Change: Angry Birds Allowed During Takeoff and Landing
For almost a year now, I’ve had a finished article about how to be a ninja on flights and use your mobile device (in Airplane Mode) during the entire flight. However, all of the controversy over my article: Take Alcohol … Continue reading
Posted in American Airlines, Guides, Uncategorized
Tagged aa, Devices, FAA, games, iPhone, music, phone, policy, rule, rules
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Pack Like a Ninja…a Travel Ninja
Packing is a skill you learn over time. I’ll admit, before I went to work at Pace, I used to be the guy that packed two suitcases for a vacation. I wanted to be prepared for any and every situation … Continue reading
Board Your Flight Before the Schmucks
Boarding early is one of the most attractive benefits of elite status. There’s always room for your carry-on, you’re not relegated to taking 1 step per minute down the jet-bridge, and you don’t have to squeeze through dozens of people … Continue reading
Shortcut to Executive Platinum
Reaching Executive Platinum is the pinnacle of reward status on American Airlines. You get unlimited complimentary upgrades, a 100% Elite mileage bonus, guaranteed seat availability on flights, and much more. The challenge is that it typically takes 100,000 miles or … Continue reading
Posted in American Airlines, Deals, Loyalty Programs
Tagged code, deal, elite, executive, platinum, secret, short, shortcut, trick
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AA Bonus Miles and Discount from Hertz
It’s a company policy that we use Avis for all rentals. Unfortunately, my experience with Avis has been anything but pleasing. It’s inevitable that they will screw something up each time I rent with them. I’m a Preferred member, but … Continue reading
Take Alcohol to Drink on Your Flight
I was recently tipped off to one of the most unbelievable travel tricks ever. In this day and age of insane security, invasive procedures and removal of freedoms, here’s a bright ray of sunshine. With an unintentional loophole (maybe intentional … Continue reading
Posted in Food and Dining, Guides, TSA Security Screening
Tagged Alcohol, booze, Drink, drinks, liquids, liquor, save, savings, Security, tsa
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Trick to Earn 2 Additional Bonus Miles per Dollar Spent with Your Citi AAdvantage Card
In past posts, I’ve mentioned the benefits of a credit card that earns you frequent flyer miles. The card I’ve used for the last three years is the Citi Platinum Select / AAdvantage World MasterCard. This post is going to … Continue reading
Posted in American Airlines, Deals, Loyalty Programs
Tagged aadvantage, airlines, american, cards, citi, credit, flier, flyer, frequent, miles, points
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A Few Random Travel Pics
This week’s post is a quick one. Here are some things I’ve seen lately that I find humor in.
Poutine: It’s Not a Dirty Word. Well, Maybe.
I traveled to Montreal this year for the first time. Several friends had told me that it was their favorite city in the world, so I decided to take a vacation day and check it out. What I didn’t consider … Continue reading
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