Today, my coworker and blog reader Matt submitted a pretty hilarious picture of the Apple Passbook, which is a new native application that will arrive on the upcoming iOS6 release.
Notice anything interesting about this picture?
Images of the Apple Passbook. Does anything stand out to you? (hint hint: think "merger mania.") Answer at the end of the post
The app is designed to revolutionize the next generation of mobile transactions as they relate ...
It only took me nearly nine months, but I have finally published my trip report to São Paulo Guarulhos/Cumbica International airport (GRU) in Brasil after journeying down there in January.
To access the trip report, published on airliners.net, click here.
Some teaser photos in the form of a NEW function I've incorporated, the SLIDESHOW feature!!
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To access some of my other trip reports, here are the links:
February 14, 2012: ...
I've spent a lot of time discussing Virgin Australia on this site, particularly since I live far from their home base. I had a great trip to Australia last year, and got some excellent value out of some Delta SkyMiles for the trip. I wish I had more opportunities to go to and around Australia, but unfortunately I do not. Hopefully some readers who also hold some Delta status do, since the partnership between Delta and Virgin Australia continues to expand. I ...
Starting last October, the Toilet Safety Administration Transportation "Security" Administration rolled out the Pre-Check program, which allows members of the various Trusted Traveler Programs (NEXUS, Global Entry, & SENTRI), as well as certain frequent fliers on Alaska, American, Delta, United & US Airways to enroll in the Pre-Check program. If selected for Pre-Check access at the checkpoint, fliers are able to skip the body scanners or groping, and utlize the walk-through ...
Receive a Delta 24-hour Gogo Wi-Fi pass for only $12 when you purchase before you fly at delta.com/wifi. The 24-hour pass is usually $14.95, so it is only a small saving but better than nothing! The pass is valid on our more than 3,000 daily flights with Wi-Fi and can be used on multiple flights within a 24-hour period.
There's no doubt that redeeming Delta Skymiles can be a challenge and the program has substantial issues on the redemption side. Issues include a horrendous award pricing engine prone to regurgitate incomprehensible mileage costs, to an award calendar with a tenuous grip on reality, and the three-tier award system with "suboptimal" availability at the low mileage level. International First Class is not even an option. There's no doubt that many other mileage currencies ...
