A few months ago, I wrote about United Airlines canceling their Los Angeles to Singapore flight to add a second daily flight from San Francisco. I felt that this added flight would only increase competition between…
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How to Redeem Marriott Credit Card Annual Night Certificate at Starwood Properties
Yesterday, I wrote the introduction to my most recent trip report. I wrote it because, at the time, I was sitting in my hotel room without any plans. There was no reason to believe that I would attach anything…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hale Koa Hotel Welcome Email
As someone who travels a lot, I am no stranger to receiving welcome emails from hotels when I have a confirmed reservation. In recent weeks, I have received those emails from…
Update: Lion Air 737 Max Crash
Two days ago, I wrote about a Lion Air 737 Max 8 aircraft that crashed into the Java Sea less than 15 minutes after. In the days that followed, some human remains and pieces of the aircraft were…
Irregular Operations on United Airlines
The day started out bad but it soon got worse. Our connecting flight to Costa Rica was taxiing for departure as we were landing in Houston. This meant that we would have an extraordinary long layover in Houston…