Category Archives: Journeys

United Airlines Arrivals Lounge San Francisco

As a business class passenger, I had access to the United Arrivals lounge.  As only United’s International First Class lounge has showers airside, I would have otherwise not had access to one before catching my connecting flight.  While Continental brought … Continue reading

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United Airlines Business Class Hong Kong to San Francisco

While I had booked a K fare for my journey across the middle of the Pacific to Hong Kong, I splurged on a W fare for my return, choosing to play systemwide roulette with United. When I booked this trip, … Continue reading

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United Club Hong Kong

I had some time between clearing passport control and my flight to San Francisco so I stopped by the United Club.  Like the Narita United Club (and Global First lounge), the Hong Kong lounge is a bit different from those … Continue reading

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United Club Honolulu

For Thanksgiving, I decided to visit Hong Kong, convincing myself that flying via Honolulu and Guam was a “good idea.”  When I tried to go to Manila this way in 2012, I was bumped from one of my westbound segments … Continue reading

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The Club at San Jose Airport

San Jose Airport launched “The Club” in early 2013 to coincide with ANA’s SJC-NRT service.  It’s a Priority Pass lounge, so I stopped by when I had some time to kill waiting for a flight.

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The Westin Pasadena Revisited

In mid-October, I found myself on another trip to Pasadena.  As my hotel chain choices were restricted to Hilton, Marriott, and Starwood, I chose to stay at the Westin Pasadena again.  During my previous stay in October 2012, I was … Continue reading

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Italy: American Airlines Business Class Milan to New York

I booked this trip about two weeks out for my first flight and about three weeks out for my return segment.  My upgrade for this flight cleared a mere 12 hours prior to departure.

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Italy: Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport

As I had a somewhat “early” departure (10:25AM) from Milan to New York, I decided to stay at the Sheraton at Malpensa Airport the night before.  Room rates were on the pricier side, so I booked a cash and points … Continue reading

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Italy: American Airlines Arrivals Lounge London Heathrow

I stopped by the American Arrivals lounge after clearing immigration for a quick shower and snack before heading into London.

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Italy: American Airlines Business Class Chicago to London

I applied two systemwide upgrades to my itinerary.  For my flight to London, my upgrade cleared a bit over two days prior to departure. American 98 Chicago O’Hare (ORD) – London Heathrow (LHR) Wednesday, October 9th, 2013 Depart:  9:45PM Arrive: … Continue reading

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