I am always on the lookout for when airlines launch new routes. Especially on routes from airports nearby, new connected services are always welcomed. It also opens up the opportunity for fun festivities at the airport, and that is exactly what happened for the Avelo inaugural flight celebration from Charlottesville to Orlando. Airport Festivities When I arrived at the … [Read more...] about Avelo Inaugural Flight Celebration Charlottesville to Orlando
My Lucky Day: A FREE Upgrade to Etihad $10,000 First Class
Traveling is full of ups and downs. Sometimes things go worse than planned, and sometimes they go far better than planned. Despite facing cancelations and downgrades this summer, I got super lucky. On my recent flight from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH), I got a free upgrade to Etihad $10,000 First Class. Here’s what happened: The Free Upgrade … [Read more...] about My Lucky Day: A FREE Upgrade to Etihad $10,000 First Class
First Time Trying Caviar: Etihad First Class IAD-AUH B787-9 Review
Throughout our lives, we have a lot of firsts. There are our first steps, first word, first day of school, first love, and so on. This is a review and story of my first time in first class and first time trying caviar, for that matter, when I flew Etihad First Class IAD-AUH while on my way to Singapore. It was an incredible experience all around with the best flight … [Read more...] about First Time Trying Caviar: Etihad First Class IAD-AUH B787-9 Review
From Bali Belly to Singapore Skyscrapers: Asia Trip Report
Traveling throughout Asia has always been one of my biggest travel dreams. With such an incredible mix of foods, cultures, and landmarks, it is difficult not to want to travel to this region of the world. So, when a friend asked me late last year if I wanted to spend a few weeks traveling with him throughout both S.E. Asia and Japan, I instantly said yes. This is my Asia Trip … [Read more...] about From Bali Belly to Singapore Skyscrapers: Asia Trip Report
Updates! Full Global Coverage Hotel Award Searching Service
Finding award availability can be a daunting task. With multiple loyalty programs, some have dynamic pricing while others have award charts, and comparing them to cash rates can be confusing. I have recommended people maximize online tools to reduce the time it takes to book, including a hotel award searching service such as Awayz by Odynn. What are the updates? Awayz by … [Read more...] about Updates! Full Global Coverage Hotel Award Searching Service
