Did I just drink the Kool-Aid, or is status worth it?
I am a status flyer. I am loyal (with split loyalties) to my programs and cost and schedule being equal I will choose Delta or US Airways. Why? Because of status…upgrades, boarding…
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Southwest Vs Airtran
Since airfares are back at summer levels and my company likes cheap airfare I’ve been flying Airtran a lot recently despite my hatred of them and their inability to get me to…
Travel Tip of the Week: Never let your phone die
Last week I violated one of my previous tips (always go to the gate) because my phone was dead. I was flying Airtran and they’re batting 500 on mechanical issues for me…
PRK Post 3: Recovery
I guess my years of wearing contacts for months without taking them out paid off, or maybe it was hanging out at the pool instead of inside sleeping. Either way I was…
Pay attention to the flight attendants
Somewhere in some math equation I’m sure I was due for a plane issue. Although flights like the Miracle on the Hudson are very few and far between, I know that on…
Free Wifi on AirTran, Delta, and Virgin America Nov 20-Jan 2
Last year they “sponsored” free wifi in many airports across the US (I put sponsored in quotes since many of those airports already provided free wifi so to me it was no…
Southwest to buy AirTran
Link When people ask me why I chose to live in Charlotte I would often say “it’s a hub for a major airline and Southwest doesn’t fly there.” It sounds like the…
My first body scanner opt-out
I am still trying to avoid these things at all costs, but today’s circumstances led me to the machine. I was running late leaving my house today due to laundry issues I…
Name issues
Things had been going well since my name change, but this past week I had 2 issues. 1. I never got a new Delta Sky Club card issued. Apparently I have to…
Remember: Relax, there’s nothing you can do
I was going to call this: You aren’t the only person on the plane but figured I’d take a softer title instead. On a recent Airtran flight from MDW to ATL we…