Using Points for Presents – Advice for a Reader As one of 12 American Express Membership Rewards experts in the #PointsForPresents program, I found a reader who needed help finding ways to use their Membership Rewards points on holiday presents…. Johnny Jet , December 8, 2012
American Airlines to Offer More Leg Room As a man with long legs, one of my biggest pet peeves about air travel is having to sit in a cramped seat for hours at a time. What I… Ben Stagg , December 8, 2012
Win a Free Night’s Stay with Radisson! Radisson is celebrating its 50th anniversary by giving away a free night’s stay each day for 50 days! I was lucky enough to be asked to participate in this promotion,… Johnny Jet , December 5, 2012
Get Your Flu Shot on the Go! We’re all insanely busy this time of year, but don’t let your health take a back seat! Did you know that airports around the country are offering flu shots to… Ben Stagg , December 4, 2012
Points for Presents – Using Membership Rewards for Holiday Shopping Can you believe it’s that exciting time of year when we gather with friends and family to celebrate the season, forget about our diets, and of course, make a mad dash to… Johnny Jet , December 1, 2012
Brilliantly Beautiful Baltimore Holiday Lights One thing that adds to the magic of this season is seeing all the houses festooned with lights. Cities across the country are decking the halls and the eaves with… Ben Stagg , November 29, 2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Premieres in Wellington Live from Middle Earth The excitement starts miles away as passengers on Air New Zealand flights are welcomed on board a flight, not to Wellington but to the “Middle of… Liliane Opsomer , November 28, 2012
Japan Airlines to serve KFC on select flights to US and Europe From December 1, 2012, to February 28, 2013, Japan Airlines (JAL) will be serving Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) onboard select international flights. They are calling those AIR KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN…. Johnny Jet , November 28, 2012
Volunteer Abroad for #GivingTuesday You may not know this, but today is #GivingTuesday, the start of a new holiday tradition that encourages you to get involved and give back. While there are most likely… Ben Stagg , November 27, 2012
In Memory of Kent E St John (1955-2012) I’ve been on over a hundred press trips and have met all kinds of characters and with the exception of my wife, the best person I ever met was Kent… Johnny Jet , November 22, 2012
2013 Fee Free Days For National Parks Service Announced! This past weekend was the last time in 2012 to take advantage of Fee Free days at our National Parks. But fear not! The National Park Service has just announced… Ben Stagg , November 20, 2012
Frequent flier programs are NOT a scam – here’s why you should signup now Christopher Elliott just wrote an interesting piece on LinkedIn titled “Frequent flier programs are a scam – here’s why you should quit yours now.” Mr. Elliott suggests you “Remove all… Johnny Jet , November 20, 2012
Cyber Monday Travel Deals Roundup Alaska Airlines Winter Sale: Most travel is valid from January 8, through March 6, 2013. Book by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on December 3, 2012 Sample one-way fares: Seattle to San Francisco $59; Burbank… Johnny Jet , November 20, 2012
The Orlando on Third’s “Home Away From Home” Holiday Packages ‘Tis the season! If you are planning on visiting family and friends in Los Angeles, check out the newly renovated Orlando Hotel’s fun holiday packages! And don’t worry, the price still… Trishna Patel , November 20, 2012
Starwood Early Cyber Monday Sale and #GivingTuesday Twitter Chat Cyber Monday is just around the corner and Starwood Hotels launched their Cyber Monday sale yesterday (runs November 19-30) with discounts of up to 25% off regular room rates at… Johnny Jet , November 20, 2012