Last December, while on a mileage run to Denver, I visited a Priority Pass restaurant for the first time. That restaurant, Timberline Steaks and Grille was located in…
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Why Did United Airlines Club Passes Go Digital?
For years, I enjoyed receiving my two complimentary United Club passes on my United Explorer card anniversary. The cards would go on the refrigerator until…
Priority Pass Announces New Lounges in Hanoi and Lima
If you have been following me for some time, you already know that I am a huge Priority Pass fan. Priority Pass boasts approximately 1200 lounges worldwide. I have visited…
What Should I do on My Upcoming Costa Rica Trip?
As I prepare for another trip to Costa Rica, I am searching for new things to experience. One part of me wants to go on the trip and totally unplug (no blogging, phone calls, etc). There is the other part that…
Uber is Offering Free Rides to the Polls on November 6
Uber has made headlines in recent months for suspending riders in Australia and New Zealand who fall below a four star rating. While that is something to motivate passengers and drivers to behave…
What is Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System?
I have traveled extensively outside of the United States while being on active duty. Before any of the travel could occur, there were certain steps that I had to take to ensure that I got the proper approvals to travel abroad. One of the most…
LAX Allows Passengers to Travel with Marijuana
A few days ago, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) announced a policy that permits passengers to carry a small amount of marijuana through the airport. Here is the full…
NTSB Releases Initial Findings from Near Crash at San Francisco International Airport
Earlier this summer, I posted a video of an Air Canada A320 that nearly crashed onto a taxiway at San Francisco International Airport. While the incident occurred over one year ago…
Review: Indian Rocks Beach
Tampa Bay is a cool city but we felt that we needed to experience more of the surrounding area, so we decided to visit Indian Rocks Beach. Indian Rocks Beach was located 45 minutes to the west of Tampa Bay. For a beach town…
Uber Will Soon Suspend Australian and New Zealand Riders That Fall Below a Four Star Rating
Beginning September 19, Uber will ban any user of the ride sharing application that falls below a four star rating. In a press release…
Airlines Issue Travel Waivers for Hurricanes in the Caribbean and Hawaii
Today, September 10, marks the peak of the 2018 hurricane season. At the moment, Hurricane Florence is growing in the Caribbean, while Hurricane Olivia is headed towards Hawaii. Both storms are…
How to Book a United Airlines Award Flight through Singapore Airlines?
I have been planning a trip to Tampa Bay, Florida for some time. After looking at all of my options, I decided to redeem 25,000 Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer miles for the outbound leg of the journey. You might ask…
Update: DFW American Express Centurion Lounge is closed INDEFINITELY
Three weeks ago, I wrote about the temporary closure of the American Express Centurion Lounge at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The lounge was supposedly going through some minor repairs…
Chase Bank Helped Resolve My Issues With Avianca Airlines
After exhausting all of my options with Avianca Airlines to rectify the missed flight that occurred in Panama, I had one final option. I filed a dispute with Chase Bank since I purchased the ticket with…
Review: Panama Canal – Miraflores Locks
I quickly completed my walk through of the Marriott Executive Apartments so that I could get to the Panama Canal. The canal had long been on my list of places to visit. I was giddy at the thought of…