In this week's airline podcast, we are joined by guest contibutor Gray from his Wing and a Prayer blog.  We discuss:

Gray's recent trip to Uzbekistan, including how you get there on Star Alliance Matthew's 95,000 United miles accrued already A free op-up on Emirates

Our main topic is our opinion on current advertising from the airlines, including some of these recent (and not so recent) ads:

Delta "Change" ...

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In this week's podcast we discuss the two major frequent flyer program structures between the big four airlines. Both United and American have similar programs, as do Delta and Continental. In addition to the frequent flyer comparison we cover:

• Ben's taunting of the air marshalls
• Comparison of the pros and cons of using stickers/coupons to upgrade versus free upgrades
• Difference in mileage requirements for top status
• International upgrade coupons and their limited fare classes on some airlines
• And, shockingly, Ben and Hunter disagree about some things..

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In this week's frequent flyer podcast we discuss first and business class amenities while on the ground. In addition we discuss:

• Delta's report card on delayed and stranded passengers
• Ben's joins us from Manila to discuss his OneWorld award including first class flying on Cathay Pacific
• Service on American makes Ben consider jumping ship
• Credit card churning for miles
• Arrival lounges for first and business class passengers
• and more...

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In this week's podcast, Hunter joins us to provide first hand experience with Delta airlines. We continue our "food up front" discussion, from episode 9, and discuss first class meals including:

• Meal times and flight distance requirements for first class
• How meal choices are taken and (perhaps) sorted for first class passengers
• Delta Airlines Royal Crown room changes
• Delta's inflight coach food menu and cocktails
• Snack boxes
• Delta's international upgrade program (or lack thereof)
• and, of course, more talk about hot nuts!

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In this week's podcast we look at what we travel with both in our bags and the bags themselves. In addition:

Ben reviews his experience on Northwest and some of the changes to Delta's frequent flyer program Mike and Matt discuss the GoGo internet on American airlines Should mistake fares be honored? American's current issue with the number of life rafts on their 767-300 series aircraft The bags we carry and the equipment in them including noise canceling ...