While I previously attended the oneworld MegaDo launch party, I was able to secure a space to the Star Alliance MegaDo 4 Launch Party as well. Even with technical difficulties in forming the initial RSVP thread, when Gary announced the launch party, it filled within 40 minutes, while the OWMD party took a couple of days to fill. However, one of the benefits of milepoint being a sponsor is that the save room for elite members of the site to have access to a special pool of slots ...
So yesterday I got to participate in the terminal simulation for the new international terminal in Atlanta. One of the benefits was that it was the full experience, as both a departing and arriving passenger. While I only have departing pictures (full simulation, people were even put in the hold at Immigration and full questioning).
The area check-in area is really broken up into two zones. At the far end of the terminal from the Security Checkpoint is the other ...
As I'm sure many readers are aware of, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is opening a new terminal this spring. The concession contracts have been signed, most of the heavy construction is done and you everyone is waiting for the terminal to finally open so international travelers terminating in Atlanta no longer have to re-check their bags just to get out of the airport. But as a part of that, they need to do some operational testing to make sure everything ...
One of the megado exclusives was the Boeing Customer Experience Center. Now, this is not a place where the average person can just go and check-out the options available for the aircraft, especially since some of these options will never see passenger use because they take too much space. This is a place where airline executives come to see potential configurations for their aircraft order. We were able to tour the mock-ups of the 747-8, 737, and 787.
Entrance ...
I'm exhausted from the oneworld megado, however I figured I would share with you our dining experience. When we boarded the aircraft, we discovered the menus attached to our tray tables.
Now, I decided to go with the steak, because you don't eat the fish on a plane. Here it is:
It was a nice meal, though a little disappointing that the roll was cold, but they were trying to serve us an international premium cabin meal in a domestic 757, so I can ...
For the New Years holiday, I decided to visit Toronto since it had been a little while for me. Given the special offer from the oneworld MegaDO, I decided to book at the Park Hyatt Toronto and redeem one of my suite upgrades. I have stayed at this property previously, in just a regular room.
Check-In
Check-in was fairly smooth, but I actually found it lacking. I was promptly checked in, and asked which welcome amenity I wanted, but the agent did not mention ...