A few days ago, I wrote about United Airlines waiving change fees for a year on tickets purchased before March 31, 2020. I felt this was generous of the airline, but it ultimately to be self-serving. The airline wants to…
Introduction: Flying to Japan to Ride the Shinkansen
Hi! Welcome to my next trip report. This report has been a long time coming, but guess what? It is finally here. This trip’s main goal was to ride the shinkansen with my son but I did a little bit extra. I was able to…
United Airlines Waives Change Fees for One Year
In a promotion that began yesterday, March 3, 2020, United Airlines is offering to waive change fees for the next 12 months. The catch is that the flights have to be booked by March 31, 2020. The airline claims…
All Nippon Airways Bombardier Dash 8 in 5 Pictures
As I round out the last of the “5 Pictures” posts from the trip to Japan, I am relieved to finally begin posting the full Asia trip report in the coming days. This trip report has been a long time…
Strange Request from Japan Airlines
Last summer, I booked a short trip to Bangkok and Japan. The intent of the trip was to ride the Shinkansen with my son. There were some…
All Nippon Airways 737-800 Economy in 5 Pictures
I spent a couple of wonderful days exploring my old stomping grounds in Okinawa. My days were filled with visiting karaoke bars, Tropical Moons, Next Door Bar, Cocos Ichibanya, Araha Beach, and a must…
All Nippon Airways 767-300 Business in 5 Pictures
I am missing two trip reports, Trip to Bangkok and Tokyo and Trip to Hawaii with My Mom, from last summer. The next few weeks will be spent covering those trips in posts on…
Review: Sheraton Suites – Dallas/Market Center
I had to be in Dallas a few weeks ago for an event, much like the previous weekend where I stayed at the Aloft Hotel in Arlington. The Dallas Market Center is one of my favorite areas in Dallas. It is home…
British Airways 747 Breaks Record for Fastest Commercial Flight Between New York and London
A British Airways 747 departed New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport on Saturday night for the scheduled 6hr 13min flight to London’s Heathrow Airport. This night would be different…
Review: Aloft Hotel – Arlington Entertainment District
Two weeks ago, my son had a BMX race in South Dallas and I needed somewhere to spend the night. I am not too familiar with South Dallas so I immediately ruled it out as an area to try my luck…
What is Premium Parking?
I was in Dallas again last weekend because my son had an event. The event was scheduled to run late on Saturday. Instead of making the two hour drive home, I decided to…
How Much Does It Cost to Upgrade from Gold to Platinum on American Airlines???
Until last year, I was loyal only to United Airlines. I have flown aboard United to Beijing aboard a 777-200 in business class, while returning from Beijing on United’s 777-300 in Polaris business class. In addition…
Review: Aloft Hotel – Richardson
A few months ago, I went to the Dallas Metro Area to check out the annual Plano Balloon Festival. The festival was supposed to be one of the best in north Texas so I had to check it out. The Dallas/Fort Worth Metro Area is…
Phillips Loop Blog Top 19 Posts for 2019
2019 was a very slow year for me posting to the blog. It is not for lack of content but lack of focus on my part. There will be a better effort from me to post as soon as possible after completing a trip or receiving travel related news. As I said…
UPDATE: Equifax Data Breach Settlement
Over the past year or so, I have written about the Equifax Data Breach that occurred in 2017. There was a subsequent post about how those affected by the breach could file a claim for free credit monitoring or money. If you are…