Located on the west side of John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, sits what would look like an ordinary aircraft hangar. That is for someone sitting on a plane just after rotation during take off. It is indeed a large aircraft hangar but it is also a museum. Lyon Air Museum exhibits vehicles and planes, …
Last week when I wrote about First2Baord Sessions in Seattle, I mentioned that I’m a proponent of road safety, particularly for bikers and runners. RoadID makes high visibility clothing, as well as easily wearable personal identification products. These ID products can be used for emergency contacts and any medical issues in the event the wearer …
Last weekend, I went to my first frequent flyer/miles & points conference – the First2Board Sessions in Seattle (more specifically in Bellevue). This was the second First2Board Sessions. All of my friends and family that asked me why I was going to Seattle quixotically laughed at me when I told them. Many of them just …
Check your emails from Starbucks with the subject “Your rewards routing starts today”. Starbucks routinely sends promotional emails out to earn bonus stars. The more stars you earn, the more free food and drinks you earn as well. The emails are somewhat targeted as the exact details of the promotion may be different. If I earn …
It’s no secret that people with elite status receive certain benefits and typically better service when compared to those without status (or lower level status). Some of those perks range from upgrades to bonus points. Achieving the status you want can mean you need to fly a couple extra flights or stay an extra night …
I recently had the opportunity to interview a flight attendant that flies around on Q400s for Horizon Air. The questions were submitted by email so I wasn’t able to ask follow-up questions. She has asked me to keep her name private. Why did you want to become a fight attendant? I have always loved traveling! …