Keep Burning Miles

No use hanging on to a currency that inflates 5-10% a year and is accept less often.

Delta Is Not Helping

A Gold Member Was Upgraded on United

I was shocked to receive an upgrade as a Gold level member. It was Sunday morning LAS to LAX and the flight was hideously delayed. Also I had already taken my seat in coach, then was plucked out and handed seat 1D. I had a great view of The Strip and enjoyed some Bailey's on the 65 minute flight.

Vegas, Area 51 Flights, & Private Terminals

EMB120's at LAX

I miss these guys.

Classic Photo

Photo Day

Good Looking By Local Standards

Poor Operational Performance United

We overshot the gate. SFO has antiquated boarding gates that don't move left and right, so we needed to hook up to a tug and be pushed back. This has happened twice to me this year and cost almost two hours.

First Row Behind the Door on a 757

Limited-time offer: Purchase Premier qualifying miles and segments

Don't! It's poor value. You'd get more elite miles for less by going to Singapore for the weekend (and award miles). Oh, and you'd get to visit Singapore. It's $130 per 1,000 PQM or 13c per mile.

Buying First Could Be Cheaper per Mile

Virgin America Airbus

The underside needs a wash, but will get a new coat of paint instead.

Virgin America Taking Off From Las Vegas