Weekend Saver Awards are possibly one of the best things for United, and one of the worst things for consumers.  These are special awards that function almost exactly like e-fares, except that instead of paying with cash, you are using miles.  The selection is much more limited than e-fares, and the redemption is a marginally better rate than a regular domestic saver coach award.  With the flights from 15k-19k miles on a domestic round-trip, it makes me wonder how many people ...

I've been grounded for a few weeks, but I will be taking a road trip to Charlotte this weekend for an event (and have a good hotel rate, that goes great with the Hilton promotion).  But in the meantime, I stumbled across this article while I was catching up on my blog reading.   I'll post the quick summaries below, but in the article they give a great breakdown that is extremely detailed in backgrounds in preferences.

Window choosers are more likely to be ...

 Recently, there was a crash of a propeller plane in Africa, initially thought to be the result of a lack of fuel, but according to the report of a survivor, the real reason is quite different:

The propeller plane was approaching its destination when, according to the sole survivor's account, a crocodile hidden in somebody's carry-on bag escaped and caused a panic. Passengers stampeded to one side of the tiny plane, causing it to be thrown off-balance.

As someone ...

First, allow me introduce myself. I'm Nick and I work in the technology industry for a major multi-national corporation, in a position where I am traveling pretty much all the time I am working.  I do not live in a hub airport (RDU, although 3 airlines do use my current home as a focus city).  I am a United Premier Executive by segments, along with being Hilton Diamond, Priority Club Platinum, and Marriott Silver.  I do make a few personal trips, but I keep those down ...