Nice Day to Fly

Qantas Will Buy You a Passport

Qantas will buy Americans a passport, but not a visa to Australia. 

We’ve heard the majority of Americans don’t own a valid US passport. Since we’re not your typical airline, we’d like to do something about that.

Just book your trip to Australia with Qantas, and we’ll cover the cost of your new passport. That’s $135 off your booking, per person, on all eligible flights. If you have a passport already, no worries, you can still enjoy the discount. Consider it our contribution to your next one.

Book your Australian vacation today with Qantas’ Passport Take-Off.

Thanks Mate

Free Shipping at the Boeing Store

Use code OCTSHIP at check out for free shipping from the Boeing Store. I'm going to grab a hat or a shirt. Maybe a sticker or two. Maybe more.

Nice Looking 717

Cool United 747 Send Off

I like the idea of United selling 747 mementos for miles. I don't think the value is good though. The panel and window frame already sold out, so I suppose enough people disagree.

Farewell Friend

For a better deal on seats, check eBay.

Goodbye United 747-400

United is retiring the 747-422 in early November. I still see a few each day landing at SFO and they look much better than the 777-300ER. They are also more comfortable in coach.

Quit It United

United needs to stop removing moving walkways and making airports homogeneous. Newark was first, now Houston Intercontinental is at it.

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Lovely SFO Arrival

My flight into SFO last night was like a sightseeing trip with an amazing view of San Francisco and Oakland on the way in. We were also 20 minutes early.

Great View on the Left Side

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United won't stop until all padding in coach is removed.

Please Quit It

SFO Delays

With the fires in Sanoma, SFO is experiencing serious delays due to reduced visibility.

Happy Status Runs

Good luck booking that extra trip or two to get the next status level.

Not Bad if Your Upgrade Clears

Korean Business Class Sale

2% isn't enough to motivate a purchase, but use code BIZSAVINGS for 2% for a discount on business class on Korean Airlines.

Happy Travels

Enjoy your weekend adventures!

Thanks Hertz!

Wow, car rentals are crazy expensive over Christmas weekend. Thanks Hertz points for saving me $950 on a 5 day rental. My account balance was cleared out, but it is worth it.

I Don't Have Many Car or Hotel Pictures

Good Deal On American Miles

30 miles per dollar on magazine subscriptions at the AAdvantage Mall. It's better value than buying them.

Lonely Regional Jet

Kick the Tires

And light the fires, I feel the need for speed! I'm flying today.

Bridgestone Makes Aviation Tires Too

Atlas Air

Atlas Air is a strange cargo airline because they haul people (IAH-LAD) and Boeing parts in addition to regular cargo airline stuff.

Houston to Angola for People

Regular Cargo

35% Bonus for Hotel to British Airways Transfers

Don't bother unless you need to top up <5,000 points for an award, the transfer ratio is miserable.

British Airways can do Better

Bad Luck AKL

A broken fuel line to Auckland airport is causing fuel rationing. ANZ8 is stopping in Fiji to top up on its way to SFO.

Tough Luck ANZ

Twenty Percent Off at the Boeing Store

Sale ends Sunday at the Boeing Store.

Delta 717

Southwest 737

Lufthansa 747

USAF 757

United 767

Air India 777

ANA 787

Pictures

I do have a lot of photos.

I Love Lufthansa

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Good Job Hawaiian Airlines

More airlines should be like Hawaiian, they are punctual and pursue disruptive passengers for expenses. One guy from New Jersey owns the airlines $98,000 for being disruptive enough to force a flight to turn around. More US carriers should do this and make it a big news story. It would cut down the garbage behavior of passengers who think the only payments would be a settlement in their favor.

Don't Spend Miles on Merch

Don't spend your United miles on Apple products. 43,900 miles for a $329 iPad is miserable value. Use your miles on flights and don't let United dupe you into minimizing the value of your miles.

Both Aircraft are Better than an Expensive iPad

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

Nice Day to Fly

I'd Rather Be In Air

MD-80

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

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

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

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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