Tag Archives: frequent flyer

Put the Big Rocks in First

Posted on September 29, 2016 by

The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. –Stephen Covey Sometimes planning a trip can be quite a feat of juggling. Do we plan the flights first? Or book the resorts and activities … Continue reading →

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How Many Miles to the Goal?

Posted on October 2, 2014 by

“Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas. Take your next trip in kilometers.” – George Carlin The November issue (I kid you not) of Consumer Reports has just arrived with a good article about frequent flyer programs. Their title is … Continue reading →

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Moving Through Airport Security Faster

Posted on March 27, 2014 by

TSA guy is singing 12 Days of Christmas, unaware that passengers, most of whom have been up since 5am, want to pelt him with our 3oz bottles -Tweet from @hollyburns We are just back from a trip to Albuquerque and flying in … Continue reading →

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Getting the Most from Frequent Flyer Clubs

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

“Last year I spent 322 days on the road. I flew 350,000 miles. The moon is 250.” — Elite frequent flyer Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) in “Up in the Air” Texas International Airline created the first frequent flyer club in 1979. … Continue reading →

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