The Concourse Hotel Officially Renamed Hyatt Regency LAX It looks like Hyatt is about to officially introduce a new (renovated) Regency property to it’s portfolio. As of October 3, The Concourse Hotel will be officially renamed Hyatt Regency LAX. The rebranding has been in full swing for sometime. You could earn points … Read more
American Express Hawks Island 2016 Attention Seattle readers! American Express Hawks Island 2016 is coming on October 16. I attended last year and had a blast. This year it is going to be held on 10/16/16 prior to the Seattle Seahawks hosting the Atlanta Falcons at Century Link Field. The … Read more
SeaTac Airport (SEA) is my home airport; yet up until last week I had never visited the British Airways Terraces Lounge Seattle. Located in the South Satellite above Gate S10, the lounge can get quite busy prior to departure. The website lists opening times as “15:00 to last departure”, however on … Read more
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Explained: Part 2 – Redeeming Miles If you haven’t already checked it out, make sure to read Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Explained: Part 1 – Elite Status. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles can be redeemed for Alaska flights, of course, as well as for flights on partner airlines. … Read more
Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre Review The Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre could be a great property. It is a brand new building in a great location. It opened in July 2016 and still has a lot of work to do before it becomes great. You can read my post … Read more
Icelandair Saga Lounge The only lounge that Icelandair runs is the Saga Lounge at Keflavík International Airport in Reykjavik. The Icelandair Saga Lounge is also the only lounge at all in the Reykjavik airport. The Icelandair Saga Lounge is located after security just past Gate A16 and before passport control for non-European … Read more
I just completed my stay at the Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre. In the long run it will be a great property (I believe) but they have a ways to go. Here are my suggestions: Wait to open until the hotel is finished being built. The Canopy in Reykjavik … Read more
Andaz London Liverpool Street Review There are only two Hyatt properties in London (plus one at Heathrow). The Churchill (Hyatt Regency) and the Andaz London Liverpool Street. In researching FlyerTalk it seems that both properties are quite nice. TripAdvisor lists The Churchill as #91 in London while the Andaz is #101. … Read more
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Explained: Part 1 – Elite Status I have been an Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan member since 2000. However, I have been flying Alaska since before that time. I remember flying in the mid-1990’s when you were served a meal in Economy even on short flights. Each … Read more
Why I won’t be chasing Hyatt Diamond Status Hyatt just announced their 4th Quarter promotion, known as “More Points More Play“. It is a generous promotion (and identical to their 2nd Quarter promo). In fact it is so generous that I considered doing some mattress running in order to keep … Read more
Alaska Airlines app update Alaska Airlines released their latest iOS mobile app today. Alaska Airlines app update 4.1.7 now offers a digital version of users’ Mileage Plan membership card as well as Board Room membership card. Both can be added to your Apple Wallet. Typically I don’t carry my Alaska … Read more
M life 2x Tier Credits Promotion I was alerted to an M life 2x Tier Credits Promotion for the month of September. Reader John received this email from M life on August 22: Earn 2X Tier Credits September 1 – 11 • September 27 – 30 As a special bonus, … Read more
Qantas Business Lounge Auckland After my 24 hours in Auckland, I arrived at AKL with plenty of time to spare. There are a few lounges at the Auckland International Terminal located past security (map). Lounges include Emirates, Air New Zealand, Qantas and the Emperor Lounge (the one lounge accessible with … Read more
24 Hours in Auckland I have a trip planned to Australia for Christmas that will actually give me time to see the region. My visit to New Zealand gave me only 24 hours in Auckland. Here is how I spent the time and what sites I took in during my 24 … Read more
Zipcar or ReachNow to Seatac Airport UPDATE: As of July, 2019, ReachNow has ceased operation. RIP ReachNow. However, you can still rent Car2Go from Seatac. In the recent months, two car share programs have expanded in Seattle to allow one way trips to and from Seatac International Airport. Which one … Read more