We’re gonna squeeze in one final flight for the blog before we call 2024 complete! Only 4 months into the year… though I’m actually almost a month ahead of last year. This final flight is, unfortunately, going to be a rather unexciting flight. It’s one final transcontinental flight from San Francisco to Washington DC. IContinue reading “2024 comes to a close: SFO-IAD in “Premium” Economy”
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Around the world part 5B: Tokyo to Los Angeles in First Class
After spending a few hours in the JAL First Class lounge, it was time to board my flight! I had been looking forward to this flight for months, and it was awesome that it was finally happening! JAL pretty consistently releases a single first class seat as saver award availability to its partners when theContinue reading “Around the world part 5B: Tokyo to Los Angeles in First Class”
Around the world part 5A: Tokyo Haneda First Class Lounge
Upon arrival at Tokyo Haneda, I followed the signs for connecting flights. I was flying on two separate tickets, but since I was able to check my bags through to Los Angeles, I didn’t need to leave the secured area. In addition, I already had my onward flight’s boarding pass, so there was no reasonContinue reading “Around the world part 5A: Tokyo Haneda First Class Lounge”
Around the world part 4: Seoul to Tokyo
After a few days of hiking and shopping in Seoul, it was time to return to the United States. My onward flight left from Tokyo Haneda airport, so I needed to get there with enough time to spare to clear transit security, and in addition, I was unsure if I would need to collect andContinue reading “Around the world part 4: Seoul to Tokyo”
Around the world part 3: Madrid to Seoul
After an overnight stay in Guadalajara, Spain (which is near Madrid), it was time to head back to the airport. I had arrived in Spain at around 6 pm and then my flight to Seoul departed at 9 pm, so I was in Spain for just over 24 hours. I enjoyed my time at theContinue reading “Around the world part 3: Madrid to Seoul”
Around the world part 2: London to Madrid
After a few days in London, it was time to head to Madrid to continue the around the world trip! There were one and a half reasons for flying to Madrid. The biggest reason was that it made the long flights (i.e. London to New York and San Francisco to London half the price). TheContinue reading “Around the world part 2: London to Madrid”
Around the world part 1: San Francisco to London
Here begins my next exciting Thanksgiving trip: my first around the world trip! Like a lot of my trips, this trip started at San Francisco International Airport. This initial flight was supposed to be from San Francisco to Phoenix to London so that (a) I’d arrive a bit earlier and (b) earn an additional 40 TierContinue reading “Around the world part 1: San Francisco to London”
18 000 miles in 11 days: My Around the World Trip for Thanksgiving 2024
Here begins my next exciting Thanksgiving trip: my first around the world trip! Last Thanksgiving, I took an equally interesting and flight heavy trip that took me to Europe and Africa and even included one of the world’s top International First Class products: Etihad’s A380 Apartment-style First Class. That trip involved a wild itinerary fromContinue reading “18 000 miles in 11 days: My Around the World Trip for Thanksgiving 2024”
Guest post from another Michael: a long weekend trip to Iceland (from London)
We have a guest post today from my friend, Michael! He just took a couple of fun flights around Europe and to Australia and has graciously supplied some pictures for the blog. The first of these trips was a weekend trip to Iceland. He flew British Airways Club Europe both ways. He has supplied picturesContinue reading “Guest post from another Michael: a long weekend trip to Iceland (from London)”
“Free Spirit” Spirit Airlines credit card
We’re taking a pause from looking at the ‘Big 3′ US airlines’ credit cards to take a look at the Spirit Airlines “Free Spirit” Mastercard from Bank of America. Airlines are increasingly reliant on co-branded credit card deals to drive their business, and with Spirit Airlines having recently entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy, credit card profitsContinue reading ““Free Spirit” Spirit Airlines credit card”
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