Upgrades on US Airways used to be something that could be gamed, and something that were mysterious. For example, Keri had platinum status on US Airways, but was “out upgraded” by a silver on a cross country flight once.  For how that was possible, check out this article. They cracked …

To those who are fans of earning extra cash and points through EVReward and award program shopping malls, IHG has announced a change: No more Priority Club Shopping Mall as of August 20th! I have used their mall for the occasional purchase, which has kept my points alive— where they …

Straddling the categories of “would I actually use this” and “this is really cool,” a new prepaid debit card has the ability to hold five different currencies on it at once. The Multi-Currency Cash Passport is aimed at Frequent Travelers who prefer a debit card, but not the risk of losing …

Just a note that Crystal City, where you can find the airport hotels for Washington National Airport, will be showcasing movies about flights outdoors next summer. Crystal City always operates under a theme for their outdoor movie series.  I was delighted to see their theme this year, including films such …

I’ve always been a fan of Wawa over Sheetz, and I bet this pilot is a fan now after he safely landed his plane right in the parking lot of one: According to NBC Washington, the pilot forgot to refuel, realized his mistake, but couldn’t land on the runway in …

US Airways is running a giveaway through their miles earning storefront.  All it takes is a Dividend Miles Number and your last name. T’s and C’s: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Legal residents of the 50 United States & D.C., 18 years and older who are Dividend Miles members. Membership is free. …

I was searching Amazon for wine accessories, and came across this “amazing deal“.  (Text needs a sarcasm font). I’m a bit suspicious of this deal… In more seriousness, the wine glass markers I have gone with (that I’ve gotten compliments on) are these flower markers: Their discount isn’t quite as steep–marked …

Reader Matt C. passes on this interesting confirmation code tweeted out:   Dear Delta Airlines, I know we’ve been through some hard times together but is this really my conf number? pic.twitter.com/CJFrpbkIVa — Kathryn Stockett (@kathrynstockett) August 8, 2013   I hope this isn’t part of a set of new …

Hat Tip to Kids Prefer Cheese for this video on why you can’t use your electronics on planes. Warning: Extremely strong language at the end out of no where.   I wonder if you would have this same problem on United Airlines, since they’ve eschewed black magic.  

After being at a job that involves heavy travel for about five years now, I thought I learned the secret of Skymall.  It knows it is ridiculous, but its goal is to wear you down. After five years of looking at some of their products, they start looking less and …