I am finally getting around to editing pictures from my most recent trip to Asia. The primary purpose of the trip was to ride the Nozomi Shinkansen from Tokyo to Fukuoka with my son…
Airlines
Review: Citi American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum Select Card
For as long as I can remember, I have been a Star Alliance guy. By Star Alliance, I mean United Airlines. United had always felt like home. From the flights to/from Okinawa in the late 2000s to a few years back when…
Review: Avianca Airlines (A320) Business Class – San Salvador to Dallas
I woke up at approximately 0600 for a 0815 departure from El Salvador. This is not usually a thing, but it quickly turns into one when the airport was 45 minutes away. I got freshened up, ordered an Uber, and…
Delta Airlines Customer Service
Delta Airlines is one that I have not given a fair shake over the years. I focused on United Airlines and when it was convenient, American Airlines. There has been slowly been…
Review: Avianca Airlines (A319) Business Class – Bogota to San Salvador
I hustled from the El Dorado Lounge because my flight was boarding. The lounge excursions should have been planned a bit better because I was at the furthest lounge from my gate.The trip to gate 24 was about…
Review: Copa Club – Bogota
After spending nearly an hour in the LATAM Airlines lounge, it was now time for me to make my way to the third lounge of the layover, the Copa Airlines Club. The lounge was located near gate 46…
Review: LATAM VIP Lounge – Bogota
The lounge was a two minute walk from the Avianca Sala VIP. It was located opposite gates 34/35 and on the third level. I took the elevator up, much like I had at the previous lounge…
Review: Avianca VIP Lounge – Bogota
I slowly made my way off of the flight because I could feel the regret of a five layover in Bogota. Nevertheless, I proceeded into the terminal. There were two separate areas, down a long hallway, for…
Delta Airlines Basic Economy…Should I Worry?
I am excited about my upcoming trip to Hawaii. The last time I visited was over six years ago so this trip is long overdue. While I am sure my mom and I will have a great time in the Aloha state, the flights to…
Review: Avianca Airlines (A320) Business Class – Panama to Bogota
One thing I really hate is waking up before my alarm goes off. On this particular day, I was awaken by thunderstorm at 0500. This was more than 30 minutes before my alarm and…
Review: American Airlines (CRJ-700) First Class – Jacksonville to Charlotte
My short time on the east coast had come to an end. While I enjoyed the six days on the road, I was looking forward to going home. I arrived at rental car return at 0515, 90 minutes prior to the flight. After recording the…
I Earned American Airlines Gold Status, Now What?
I made the decision late last year to reduce ties with my favorite airline loyalty program, United Airlines’ Mileage Plus. The airline and its partners were my first choice when booking flights throughout the world. Due to…
Review: American Airlines (CRJ-200) Economy Class – Philadelphia to Newport News
Boarding had just started so I waited until the Group 9 was called before I passed through gate control. The plane was packed, there was only two seats open. The seats were arranged in…
Review: American Airlines (757-200) Economy Class Dallas to Philadelphia
I had to be in Virginia for work this week, but due to the location, it would take me three segments to get there. The first segment was on an American Airlines ERJ-140, which I have reviewed before so I…
Southwest Airlines Pilot Brings Dad Home
I consider myself a huge history buff. This started at an early age and has grown throughout my 18 year career in the United States Air Force. As you can imagine, military history has…