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Prince Plays the #ATL: Plane Makes Emergency Landing
Last night was a twice in a lifetime experience for me. It was the second time I’ve seen…
Delta Air Lines Eliminates the Most Annoying Fee Ever
“That’ll be $798 dollars please. Oh, and an extra $25 dollars for offering you the privilege of doing…
The A-List, a Merger, and an Ovation
It’s been an interesting week in travel, starting off with news that Alaska Airlines is buying Virgin America.…
An Update on My Mileage Plan Experiment
As you know, I status-matched to Alaska Mileage Plan MVP 75K several weeks ago. This was partially a…
Be Aware of Your Reclining Surroundings: Even in First
I discovered something on a recent Delta Air Lines flight in First Class aboard an MD-90. If the…
Starwood Accepts Improved Marriott Offer
I was a little worried that this was where we were headed, and it turns out I was…
Breaking: Starwood Plans to End Marriott Deal
This just in via the Wall Street Journal. Starwood will terminate its deal with Marriott after receiving a…
Stop Being Emotional About Loyalty
Yes, that’s what I said – loyalty isn’t dead, but it is evolving. If I could fit enough…
The End of the Free Ride: A Bridge Too Far
It’s not a well-kept secret that I have lost an emotional connection to miles and points. I don’t…
Opinion: Not Sad About Amex Bonus Changes
Those of us in the miles and points space that have been known to apply for a credit…