December 2019

AAdvantage Miles 787 Business Class Seat

How to redeem an American Airlines travel voucher

Are you confused about how to redeem an American Airlines travel voucher? If you’ve ever been on an oversold AA flight, you’ve probably been offered a travel voucher. It’s one of the easiest ways I’ve ever received “free travel”. I […]

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Holiday gift ideas for frequent travelers

Holiday gift ideas for frequent travelers

We’re two weeks away from Christmas (and my birthday, for those who know me and are reading this). I’m surprised at how many people I’ve talked to still haven’t finished their holiday shopping. If you’re looking for holiday gift ideas

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Eggs masala and lamb sausage etihad auh-mle

Review: Etihad Business Class A320 Abu Dhabi to Male

After a six-hour layover at the Etihad lounge in Abu Dhabi, it was time to fly to Male. My flight departed from the same terminal, but the gate was a bit of a walk from the lounge. On my way

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Etihad business class lounge Abu Dhabi entrance

Review: Etihad Business Class Lounge Abu Dhabi

The Etihad business class lounge in Abu Dhabi is located at Terminal 3. I had heard that this lounge had deteriorated in terms of food quality and even described as a “cattle call.” That’s a definite exaggeration, though the lounge

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Airplane economy class seat

My travel goals for 2020

How fast did 2019 fly by? Not nearly as fast as December. In three short weeks we’ll be making New Year’s resolutions we’ll forget about and settle into the boredom of January. Hopefully, we can all liven things up with

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Etihad business class meal short ribs

Review: Etihad Business Class 787-9 Washington to Abu Dhabi

During a recent trip to the Maldives, I flew Etihad business class on the 787-9 from Washington (IAD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). While I’ve flown Etihad business class before, this was my first time on the 787-9, with the newer seats.

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Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi Building Lobby

Hyatt introduces peak pricing + better spa and dining redemptions

Hyatt has announced a series of changes to its award chart, including (gasp) peak pricing. It’s not as bad as it sounds – we’re not talking Marriott numbers here. The new redemption rates apply to all award types and go

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Bumped app get stock for shopping

Bumped worked and things I question

Several months ago I put myself on the waiting list for a new app called Bumped that paid its shopping bonuses in the form of stock of the company you were shopping with. To me, it seemed like the ultimate customer

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