On October 29, 2018, Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into the Java Sea while on an early morning flight from Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang. The crash of the Boeing 737 MAX resulted in the…
Month: November 2018
Airlines Issue Travel Waivers for Passengers Affected by Midwest Winter Storm
A severe winter storm is impacting the midwestern United States. The storm is impacting travelers from Nebraska through Michigan. There is never an ideal time for storms when traveling, but this has to be…
Happy Thanksgiving: Why is Phillips Loop Thankful?
I start every day off with a short phrase or “spiritual reminder” that helps me focus on the tasks that I need to accomplish. That reminder is
Review: El Camino Del Vino
We had an eventful time getting to Costa Rica, but our time there was more about relaxation. I did take my friends to Crocodile Bridge and Jaco Beach. For out last night in Costa Rica…
6 Tips for Handling Money While Traveling
I travel a lot, so naturally, I receive a ton of questions from friends, family, and readers. The questions range from what to pack to how…
Review: American Airlines (737-800) Economy Class – Miami to San Jose, Costa Rica
I left the American Express Centurion Lounge approximately 15 minutes to boarding. The departure gate was at the far end of the terminal. American Airlines notoriously (or efficiently) boards early. To my surprise…
Citi Announces Changes to the Prestige Card
The Citi Prestige Card is one of my favorite cards. It offers an array of benefits that I value and for that reason, I keep it in my wallet. Citi recently announced that the…
Lion Air Plane Collides With A Pole
Lion Air, in the wake of aircraft accident that killed 189 people, is dealing with another aircraft incident. According to the Straits Times, a Lion Air 737-900 (JT633) carrying 145 passengers was forced…
Fare Deal: Roundtrip between Singapore and Seattle
Last week I posted about Singapore Airlines nonstop flight between Seattle and Singapore that is due to launch on September 3, 2019. This flight will mark the fourth nonstop flight between…
Review: American Express Centurion Lounge – Miami
After a short ride in an Uber, we were back at Miami International Airport. We did not have to American Airlines’ check-in counter because we had the United Airlines’ agent print our boarding passes the night before. It took about…
Lion Air Crash Update: Boeing Issues Operations Manual Bulletin
Last week, I wrote about the Lion Air flight 610 that crashed into the Java Sea nearly 15 minutes after takeoff. None of the 189 passengers and crewmembers survived the accident. Search and Recovery crews were…
My First Interaction with United Airlines Customer Care Department
If you have been following along on my latest trip report, you know that my travels to Costa Rica were last than ideal. It started with a missed flight in Oklahoma City, another one in Houston, and a…
Review: Springhill Suites by Marriott – Miami Airport South
After traveling most of the day and not making it to our destination, I was excited to get to the hotel to unwind. The shuttle pickup was just outside of the terminal between…
Missed Flight on American Airlines from Miami
After stopping by Landry’s Seafood for a short time, we made our way to the gate for Miami. When we arrived boarding had already begun. This proved to be problematic because all of the overhead bin space in…
Singapore Airlines Will Begin Flying to Seattle in September 2019
Singapore Airlines has just announced a nonstop flight between Seattle and Singapore. This represents a significant shift for the airline as it usually competes with United Airlines at…