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Category Archives: New York

MusingsNew York

Sobering: “My” Helicopter Crashed into East River in NYC

Matthew March 12, 2018 7 Comments

A sobering reminder of the fragility of human life: the helicopter that crashed in the East River in New York City yesterday was one that I flew on last year. I heard about the crash on Saturday via several...

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Afternoon Swim at the Park Hyatt New York

Matthew December 9, 2017 2 Comments
Park Hyatt New York Pool

Sometimes a short afternoon respite can turn a tiring day into a much more relaxed one. That’s one of many reasons I am thankful for the Park Hyatt New York. Yesterday, I wrote about my hectic business trip to...

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MusingsNew York

Introspection: I’m Now a Real Road Warrior

Matthew December 8, 2017 7 Comments
New York Business Trip

With the new start-up I’ve co-founded now spreading its wings, I’m being re-acquainted with more traditional business trips. Let me tell you about my trip to New York this week. First, some background. For the past several years I’ve...

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United’s Secret New Invite-Only Restaurant at Newark Airport

Matthew August 22, 2017 17 Comments
United Classified Restaurant Newark

United may not have a Polaris Lounge yet at Newark’s Liberty International Airport, but it now has an invitation-only restaurant called Classified. Do you have access? I don’t. You can input your MileagePlus number and last name at the...

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Review: Blade Helicopter from Manhattan to Newark Airport

Matthew May 5, 2017 9 Comments
Blade Helicopter Manhattan Review

When a friend invited me on helicopter ride from Manhattan to Newark Airport, I jumped at the chance. Blade wants to be the “Uber for helicopters” and has both scheduled and on-demand service in LA, NYC, and Miami. This is...

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TSA Scandal: Passengers Bypass Screenings at JFK

Matthew February 21, 2017 6 Comments
TSA JFK Breach

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” The TSA has been tasked with a simple yet fundamental mission: keep American...

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A Few Thoughts on the Park Hyatt New York

Matthew February 3, 2016 2 Comments

I had a quick business trip to Boston and New York over the weekend and ended up at the Park Hyatt New York on Sunday/Monday for what turned out to be a two-day, one-night stay. Here are three takeaways...

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Pictures: Saying Goodbye to United Airlines at JFK

Matthew October 24, 2015 3 Comments

The final United Airlines flight at John F. Kennedy International Airport just took off for Los Angeles, ending a storied era for United. Today you can view a selection of pictures I recently took around Terminal 7, United’s now...

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Last Chance for TWA Flight Center Tour at JFK this Sunday

Matthew October 16, 2015 2 Comments

The storied TWA Terminal at JFK is an architectural masterpiece that has sat vacant for more than a decade in the center of New York’s busiest airport. Construction will soon begin to turn the empty terminal into a luxury...

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June 2015 New York City Miles and Points Meetup

Matthew June 23, 2015 Leave a Comment

There’s another New York City meetup this Tuesday evening. Join other frequent flyers in Manhattan at the next Reach for the Miles on June 23, 2015 from 6pm to 9pm in the Lower East Side.  RSVP now for the...

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United Cuts JFK-IAD Service, Effective October 25, 2014

Matthew September 21, 2014 20 Comments

Even I am not too old to remember when New York Kennedy was once a United focus city, with service to Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. JFK was also once the home...

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Non-Rev Adventures on United Airlines, Part II

Matthew January 6, 2013 10 Comments

Check out Part I here. Decisions, decisions. New York via Chicago or a non-stop flight to Washington and skip New York? I had a room booked for two nights at the Millenium Hilton that could not be cancelled, but...

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