In what should come as no surprise to anyone that is a member, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan rated best Rewards Program in U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 ranking. Highlights of why Alaska won top honors were the number of airline partners (15), number of retail and hotel partners, and flexible … Read more
When flying domestic economy in the US, which seat and row do you prefer? Are you a window or aisle person? Front or back of the plane? Seat preference seems to elicit strong opinions. Many times I have heard someone, when asked to move seats, say they HAVE to have … Read more
As I sit in my condo listening to the Blue Angels buzz by, I have a confession to make. I feel like a bit of a fraud. See, I write a blog about how much I love to travel. And in it do trip reports that often take place on airplanes. … Read more
Earlier this year I wrote about the Alaska Airlines Price Guarantee. I always encourage people to book direct with the hotel, airline, or rental car agency. Not only do you usually get the best rate, but you also don’t have to worry about a third party middle man screwing things up. … Read more
Full disclosure: I have a personal and professional connection with the organization involved in the Strong Against Cancer Plane Pull. I have donated in the past because I believe it is a worthy cause. However I do not stand to benefit from this event in anyway (except for maybe going and having a great time!). … Read more
Coming in to SeaTac yesterday from Tampa after completing my free cruise, I noticed a white construction wall in the North Satellite with the above photo posted. The new Alaska Airlines Board Room in Seattle will open between gates N1 and N2. For context, it is just outside the women’s … Read more