Category Archives: Journeys

A Weekend Jaunt to Europe: An Introduction

As I approached United 1K status last year, I began to eye a possible uses of the 6 systemwide upgrades that I would receive for crossing the 100k mile mark.  Unlike American’s systemwide upgrades which work on any fare, United … Continue reading

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Membership has its Rewards: United p.s. Business Class Los Angeles to New York

I got to LAX a bit early (1 hour, 45 minutes or so before departure) and made my way to the premium check-in line.  Since the flight was showing F0J0Y0, I volunteered to be bumped to a rather surprised service … Continue reading

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Membership has its Rewards: Air Canada Transborder Maple Leaf Lounge Vancouver

For my stop in Vancouver, I was booked to have an approximately 5 hour long layover.  I went into Canada to visit the NEXUS office to finally complete my iris scan, obtain my properly branded Air Canada boarding pass (rather … Continue reading

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Membership has its Rewards: Air New Zealand Koru Club Auckland and Business Class Auckland to Vancouver

I arrived from the Airbus Express from downtown to the airport and began my trek to find the Air New Zealand check-in desks at the other end of the airport.  I eventually came across a series of Air New Zealand … Continue reading

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Membership has its Rewards: Best Western President Hotel Auckland

When I was looking for hotels in Auckland, I came across the Best Western President Hotel Auckland at 50% off via American Express Travel, bringing the nightly rate to just over 60USD.  Had it been a complete disaster, I would … Continue reading

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Membership has its Rewards: Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand Sydney Lounges and Air New Zealand Business Class Sydney to Auckland

Having finished lunch in Sydney and quickly growing tired of dragging my bag with me, I decided to head to the airport a bit early.  Air New Zealand doesn’t support online check-in on its international routes, so I was left … Continue reading

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Membership has its Rewards: Four Points Sydney Darling Harbour

For my three days, two nights in Sydney, I booked a revenue stay at the Four Points by Sheraton Sydney Darling Harbour.   I was quite pleased by the location, as it was a short walk from the restaurants and … Continue reading

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Membership has its Rewards: United Business Class San Francisco to Sydney

After finishing exploring the Star Alliance lounges of SFO, I left for the gate to snap some predeparture photos of the plane in old-new livery.  I was slightly foiled by the pattern in the glass. United 863 San Francisco (SFO) … Continue reading

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Membership has its Rewards: United Clubs SFO and Singapore Airlines Silver Kris Lounge SFO

After spending the day and early evening in San Francisco, I took the BART back to reclaim my bag from the left luggage service and to head through security.  With three Star Alliance lounges to choose from, I decided to … Continue reading

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Membership has its Rewards: Radisson San Francisco Airport Bay Front

With my flight from New York arriving from San Francisco a bit early, I had a 24.5 hour layover at SFO.  After the Club Carlson 50k promotion went live, I registered and began looking for a chance to stop by … Continue reading

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