Friday, August 25, 2017

Rolls Royce Doesn't Make Cars

Rolls Royce makes jet engines, nuclear submarine propulsion systems, and other maritime systems, but they don't make cars (BMW owns the brand for automotive work).
The Cadillac of Jet Engines

Saturday, August 19, 2017

MD-80

What was a staple of US airports, American Airlines most prominently, is now a rare sight.

Friday, August 18, 2017

Air Canada

The Wall Street Journal had a nice article this week encouraging travels who need to connect to Europe or Asia to consider Air Canada. I agree they are a good option if you can avoid the 10 wide 777 coach seating.
Consider Air Canada

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Air Berlin Bankrupt

Cash in those Air Berlin miles. I have a feeling Air Berlin will be more like Alitalia than Malev.
A330's Still Flying

Sunday, August 13, 2017

Photo Post

My trip this weekend started and ended at SFO with 0 miles flown. United had a maintenance delay that forced a missed connection and ruined my trip. I got a refund and went home.
United Planes Not Going Anywhere

Parked for a While

I Planned on Using the SFO Runways, not Just Terminal

Thursday, August 10, 2017

Remember ATA?

Do you remember ATA? Sure, their jingle was good. Do you remember their mileage program? It had a miles credit card. Travel Awards is the program name. Yup, all those points became instantly worthless when the airline shut down. Inflation and devaluations are real concerns for frequent flyers. Use your miles, that's why you collect them.
Fear Points Inflation