Albert writes again on one of my favorite ways to save money when traveling, the unbeatable BoA Alaska Airlines Companion Fare. My wife and I each use ours to go from D.C. to Hawaii every year and them one other exotic place such as Costa Rica. Not only do we get to fly for almost…
Yes, the title is definitely a play on the mileage run, but using United’s regular Mileplay promotion. United’s Mileplay is a promotion they run about every quarter that seems to involve a random number generator saying that if you fly x number of flights, each with a value of y, you will receive z miles….
A follow up from Albert on his ATW trip: Greetings, Fellow Travelers! BLUF: From 24 August to 3 September 2019, I undertook my first Around-The-World trip (going eastward). In total, I flew 21,830 miles on four different airlines in both economy and business class. With three major stops and a mix of revenue…
My mileage run ended up giving me three hours to kill at EWR. I was pleasantly surprised when earlier this week, I was emailed an invite to dine at United’s invitation-only dining location near gate 120 at EWR. Called, Classified, I read about it when it opened, but was never given an invite to attend…
After Action Report (AAR): My First Around-The-World Trip (ATW) (Part 1) Greetings, Fellow Travelers! BLUF: From 24 August to 3 September 2019, I undertook my first Around-The-World trip (eastward). In total, I flew 21,830 miles on four different airlines in both economy and business class. With three major stops and a mix of…
Another great post from my friend Albert: Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs): Government Tickets and Travel. Greetings, Fellow Travelers! BLUF: Whether you use the Defense Travel System (DTS), CONCUR, or another system for purchasing your USG airline tickets, you still have options to reap outsize rewards for your work travels. Today’s TTP is on finding…
My buddy Albert has PCS’ed back to the States causing a complete re-think of how he earns miles and points. Since this happens to a lot of military personnel. let’s see what he has to say. ALL HANDS: New Travel Strategy (PCS Edition). Greetings, Fellow Travelers! BLUF: Relocating back to the U.S. requires…
ALL HANDS: Inside or Outside of the City Center? Greetings, Fellow Travelers! BLUF: Balancing price, amenities, and location can be a daunting task. And while no single factor can truly take precedence over another during your travel planning, it’s best to stick to your guns and make the best decision for you and…
Another interesting post from Albert. Greetings, Fellow Travelers! BLUF: The small but very functional LCY is the closest airport to central London. Its quick immigration lines and Docklands Light Rail (DLR) connector into the city make LCY my favorite metro airport when visiting London. It should also be yours! Today’s TTP is…
Greetings, Fellow Travelers! BLUF: This four-part AAR covers the journey, destination, and activities of our trip to Iceland. Iceland is full of amazing wonders: waterfalls, geysers, wildlife, and fresh air. Over the past five years, Iceland has become one of the most popular destinations for tourists. In turn, Iceland’s tourism infrastructure has risen to…
