Last month, I made a mileage run to Singapore with the sole purpose being to move United Airlines’ Premier Gold to Premier Platinum. The trip had a few setbacks…
Author: phillipsloop
Review: Boese Brothers Brewery
We did not want to sit at Marble Brewery the entire night, so since I was the tour guide, I figured that I would take…
Review: Marble Brewery
During the week, I told my coworkers about the places that I had visited in Albuquerque. They had tons of questions about…
The FCC Just Destroyed Net Neutrality
Earlier today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) repealed the 2015 Open Internet Order aka net neutrality. According to CNN, [net neutrality] is like equal opportunity for Internet speeds and access to websites: no unfair fast or slow lanes, and no…
Review: La Cumbre Brewery
On my second night in town, I met up with a friend that I had not seen in some time at La Cumbre Brewery…
Review: B2B Taproom
I wanted to visit a new restaurant, so I searched for something close to the hotel. I settled on Brewers to Beers Taproom. It was only…
Review: Albuquerque Marriott
I arrived in Albuquerque the day prior to when I needed to be in the city. It was a boring…
Introduction: A Week in Albuquerque
I just returned from a week in the dense, cold city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was my second time visiting the city, the first was…
Yellow Cab Versus Uber in Albuquerque
I am currently in Albuquerque, New Mexico for work. If you remember, I came to New Mexico a few months ago for the International Balloon Fiesta, which was quite the experience. This is…
Send Help: Seated Next to a ‘Gas Passer’
I am sitting at Brewers to Beers Taproom in Albuquerque and having a chill night. The food has been great and the customer service has been…
Update: American Airlines Pilot Shortage
A few days ago, I wrote about the American Airlines’ pilot shortage that was scheduled to occur during the…
Looking Back On My First Four Months Of Blogging
When I started this blog a few months ago, I had no idea what I was getting into. I thought that I could…
Oops: American Airlines DOES NOT Have Pilots For 15,000 Holiday Flights
There has been a scheduling glitch in American Airlines that allowed all pilots to take leave during the second half of December. The glitch has left…
Dedication: Only Two Days Off a Year?!?!
At least three times a week, I go to Fresh Donuts for a cup of coffee. Fresh Donuts is…
Rookie Mistake: Take Your Priority Pass Card When Traveling Internationally
A few weeks ago I went to Singapore on a United Airlines’ mileage run. The trip had its share of ups and downs…