My Thoughts on Travel and COVID19 Over the past week, my thoughts on travel during this season of COVID19 have evolved. These are just a few of my musings. Retaining Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Status 10 days ago Alaska announced a promotion that offered 50% bonus Elite Qualifying Miles for flights until April 11. So …
50% Elite Qualifying Miles Bonus on Alaska Flights Airlines are in trouble right now with the COVID19/Coronoavirus situation. Alaska Airlines is headquartered in Seattle, the epicenter of the outbreak in the US. We have already seen deep discounts on flights including $99 tickets to Hawaii on the airline. Now Alaska Airlines is offering a 50% …
Flamingo Las Vegas Flamingo Room Review Flamingo Las Vegas is an historic casino hotel on the strip. Opened in 1946, the property was owned by Bugsy Siegel (and his many mob ties) and had a total of 105 rooms. It is the oldest resort still in operation on the strip. Today the iconic property has …
Rip Van Wafels Coming Soon on Alaska? Recently I received a message on Twitter from snack company Rip Van Wafels letting me know to be on the look out for their product on Alaska Airlines flights. According to Rip Van Wafels, Alaska is testing it out as a new complimentary snack. Currently Alaska offers Bischoff …
The Talbott Hotel Chicago Review The Talbott Hotel in Chicago is part of the Joie de Vivre brand recently acquired by Hyatt. This means, in theory, guests receive the same benefits for Hyatt elite status as they would at any Hyatt property. I found out, however, that nearly a year after the close of the …
Dining on the Amtrak California Zephyr Recently I took the California Zephyr across the country from Emeryville, CA to Chicago, IL. I traveled with my mom and we booked a Superliner Bedroom to have a bit more space. All rooms, whether a Bedroom or Roomette, include meals with the cost of the ticket. All meals …