I have written before why I Suffer Through T-Mobile Service – their global coverage. However, those speeds are slow and their new Global Pass is reasonably priced and offers fast data. It’s a shame no one has told the...
Gouging: National Car Rental Lost and Found

As a frequent rental car user, I occasionally leave items behind in a vehicle. On a trip to Dallas with National Car Rental, I left a cell phone that I use as a backup. It was simple to locate the...
United Wants Fewer 1Ks, I’ll Oblige

United announced on Friday afternoon that they would increase the spending requirement for their 1K (100,000-mile elite) members from $12,000 per year to $15,000. This is an effort to thin the herd as they have too many top-tier elite...
My Weekend in Beautiful Flyover Country

I’m spending the weekend in Green Lake, Wisconsin, a cherished annual pilgrimage to so-called Flyover Country. I’ve written about my weekends in Green Lake a couple times before: > Read More: Another Fabulous Weekend in Green Lake, WI > Read...
A Cold “Hot” Sandwich On EasyJet

Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. EasyJet is...
United Makes 1K Status More Exclusive, But Less Valuable

Yesterday, United Airlines announced a number of changes for MileagePlus members with elite status. While not all bad news, I’d say the changes are more negative than positive. Let’s analyze each one. Better boarding Effective on September 18, 2018...
Review: No1 Lounge London Gatwick (LGW – South Terminal)

Before my Norwegian Air flight from London Gatwick to Los Angeles, I spent about 15 minutes in the No1 Lounge South Terminal…boy was it crowded. When checking in for my flight, a Norwegian Air staff member presented me with...
United Flight Attendant Removes Woman From Business Class Due To Her Crying Baby

For all the noteworthy progress United Airlines had made over the last year, it just takes one bad story to sink the ship. We may have our story… Imagine you are a young mother and step onto a 14-hour...
Gatwick Express From Central London To LGW

On my home from London last week, I took the Gatwick Express from London Victoria Station. It was quick and easy. I always struggle whether to use Uber or public transport in London. London is a well-connected city and...
United Makes Searching For Award Space More Difficult

It’s a small extra step, but an annoying one… Traditionally, you’ve been quickly able to check award space on United Airlines without logging in. Simply enter your airport city pairs, check off the award search box, and click “find...
Book Singapore Airlines A380 First Class Awards With Partner Miles!

Ever wanted to fly the on the Singapore Airlines A380 in first class but don’t have any Singapore Airlines miles? Now you have other options. The floodgates of award space available to Singapore’s own KrisFlyer members has not been...
I Just Divorced T-Mobile

I warned about ending my relationship with T-Mobile a couple weeks ago, but now have followed through. Our differences were irreconcilable. Over the last month, I have traveled to Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Spain. While...