Etihad has been worming around the industry, snapping up bits of airlines, setting up strategic partnerships… and is now seemingly joining the ranks of those who offer credit cards in the United Kingdom with the release of the Etihad Guest Credit Card The card is issued by... Read more

Back in March we met up with another family to hang out at Disney World for the weekend. We decided to stay at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando and wanted to share our thoughts since it is a property that many traveling families will likely consider when heading... Read more

Earlier this month I attended the fantastic BoardingArea.com blogger conference in Colorado Springs and won a $100 Hyatt promotional card. “I won” translates into one of you won. The card is valid for up to $100 on a single purchase until August 31, 2013 at any physical... Read more

There are only two real game changing innovations in rental cars that I can think of in my lifetime. One is keeping your information on file so that you can be pre-assigned a car and take off by showing just your driver’s license. The other is picking your own car. Avis... Read more

  In this episode of the Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast, travel podcasting legend Chris Christensen joins me to discuss how the average American can best maximize their two weeks of vacation time a year. He’ll also share the best travel tips he’s gotten... Read more

How often is the middle seat open? Probably not that often these days, right? But it does sometimes happen, and man is it great! However, sometimes sharing the middle seat can be a little tricky. On a recent flight, the middle seat was empty, and as we took off I thought:... Read more

For months I had planned on documenting the last day of New York JFK International Airport’s Terminal 3 operations, the former Pan Am Worldport, on the 23rd of May 2013.   After back and forth emails Delta Air Lines declined my access to the historic terminal last week,... Read more

One of the ways to my heart is absolutely through my stomach, so part of my devotion to Hyatt’s elite status program is due to the generosity of their breakfast benefit. If you have Diamond status, it is full breakfast for every registered guest in the room if there is no... Read more

As a follow on to my recent random post on changing cell phone numbers after relocation, I thought I’d take things to the next step. The great debate of our time, Android vs iOS, or in my case, iPhone vs Galaxy. A little background. I have had a personal iPhone for four... Read more

“This car is unlike anything you’ve ever driven,” my instructor said over the roar of a 560 horsepower engine. That could be the understatement of the year. I was driving a Lamborghini Gallardo around the inside track of Daytona International Speedway, and kept... Read more

Gogo is offering 15% off your first month of an Unlimited plan with Gogo for use on Delta Airlines. The promotion is good through May 31, 2013. How To Get 15% Off Your Gogo Pass Purchase a Gogo Monthly Unlimited pass using code TAKE15 Promotion Details Valid through May 31, 2013... Read more

Like many other Tuesdays, Southwest, AirTran, and JetBlue have announced a new sale for Summer flights. If you have upcoming travel you are looking to book, it is worth checking it out. Or, if you’ve already booked with these airlines see if your fare price has gone down. If... Read more

Choice Privileges brings back 8,000 points for two stays disguised as a $50 gift card offer. Earn 8,000 points after two qualifying stays from May 23 through August 31, 2013. Choice Privileges promotion registration required prio to completion of first stay. The offer is... Read more

A survey from from the Travel Leaders Group seeks to find “best practices” for airline etiquette as answered by other frequent travelers: If you are seated in the middle seat on an airplane and the people on either side of you staked out the armrests, what would you... Read more

According to Reuters, there is a chance that the Airbus A350 could make a surprise turn at the Paris Air Show 2013. The indications are that due to the limited time in the air if it makes it airborn and passes checks is that the Airbus A350 MSN1 will conduct a flypast and not a... Read more

We all know Delta / Delta partner CRJ100/200 & Embraer145 jets are evil (ok that may be a bit harsh but not by much). I know some readers say they like them but as one who “must” fly them out of South Bend all the time – take my word please they are evil... Read more

(Repost from March 23, 2010) How to figure out where the stupid fuel door is. I started my business travel career as I’m sure many of you did: shadowing someone already in the field. Like the protege in Up in the Air I hoped for a Ryan Bingham to show me the ropes. Instead... Read more

I’ve had lots of experience visiting expensive cities. London, Paris, and New York come to mind. These days I whip out my loyalty card and redeem a few thousand points when the prices are too high to bear. But back in my younger days, before points or status, I had to find... Read more