Author Archives: Chris

Lost in Translation: American Airlines Flagship Lounge Los Angeles

From Los Angeles, I had onward travel with American Eagle, so I stopped by the American Airlines flagship lounge before my flight due to my same day international itinerary.

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Lost in Translation: JAL Business Class Osaka to Los Angeles

Japan Airlines 60 Osaka Kansai (KIX) – Los Angeles (LAX) Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 Depart:  5:25PM Arrive: 11:25AM Duration:  10 hours minutes Aircraft: Boeing 787-846 (JA-826J) Seat: 9D (Business Class) Like our outbound flight to Japan, we were on a … Continue reading

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Lost in Translation: Sakura Lounge Osaka

Prior to our departure from Osaka, we stopped by the Sakura lounge. The food options were extensively well-labeled for allergens, dairy, and meats.

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Lost in Translation: Osaka

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Lost in Translation: Hyatt Regency Osaka

For our two nights in Osaka, we stayed at the Hyatt Regency. I had ended up booking this hotel without paying too much attention to its location, ultimately selecting it on the basis of a good cash and points rate … Continue reading

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Lost in Translation: Kyoto

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Lost in Translation: JAL Business Class Los Angeles to Osaka

JAL operates its 787 with angled lie-flat business class seats from LA to Osaka. Due to our flight delay, we had been given two $20 meal vouchers at check-in.  However, due to the free food at the lounge, we decided … Continue reading

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Lost in Translation: The Qantas First Class Lounge LAX and KAL Lounge

As a bit of a reboot until things can be backfilled, I’m jumping ahead in trip reports to mid-2016. As a oneworld Emerald, we were able to stop by the first class lounge at LAX.  Due to apparent lounge rules, … Continue reading

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My 2014 Mile and Point Earning and Burning

In the tradition of this blog, it’s time to summarize where I went and how I got there. I flew about 261k miles this year, up from 2013’s 228k miles.  Unlike last year, where most of those (90% or so) … Continue reading

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Mistakes were Made: Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport

For my last night in Milan, I booked another night at the Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport hotel.  While my experience a few months prior was lackluster, the airport is really convenient for early morning flights. This time around, I was … Continue reading

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