May, 2015

• 25 May

  Jamaica is Neither Domestic Nor International. Discuss.

  

  US Airways has long considered Jamaica (and other Caribbean Islands) to be domestic flights.  While this prevents free lounge access for first class and other perks, it allowed the biggest perk of all (in my opinion)–unlimited upgrades to the Caribbean for elites. Even Silvers (RIP US Airways’ nomenclatures) could almost …

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• 25 May

  The Classy Way to Wear Your Sharknado

  

  Well, I finally figured out how to go as a Sharknado for Halloween. Sharknado, meet… Sharkini.   Take a Baywatch-style jog on the beach to give the “flying through the air in a tornado effect” to your bathingsuit. With teeth that say “great white” but a sheen that says “hammer …

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• 23 May

  Huge Sale on Kindle Books on Amazon

  

  I just wanted to quickly point out that Amazon has a great sale on Kindle books today. I just got Water for Elephants for $1.99 in the sale! Among the other ones I bought: The Valley of Amazement This One is Mine <-  by the author of the amazing book, …

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• 22 May

  $45 for $100 Credit to Barrel Oak Winery in Virginia

  

  I wrote about my adventures to Barrel Oak Winery with the intrepid Emily.  We had a great time, with great views, and decent wine. The Capitol Deal has a deal where you can spend $45 to get $100 towards Barrel Oak Winery on a weekday. This covers a lot, including buying …

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• 22 May

  FAA to Allow Air Traffic Control to Text Pilots

  

  Coming soon–a communication tool that will speed up the rate of communication between the air traffic control and the pilots. Text messaging. From USA Today’s Charisse Jones: Data Comm is the latest piece of NextGen,a program that is seeking new air-traffic control equipment and procedures to make air travel safer …

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• 21 May

  Another Reason to Get Collision Coverage When Renting

  

  I just wrote about Expedia’s new $0 deductible cheap collision rental car coverage. And watching an episode of Mythbusters reminded me of why it was so important. This wasn’t the overall point of the episode–but during it, when parking, a lot of their subjects tapped the car next to them …

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• 21 May

  Don’t Power Down Your Laptop at the End of the Flight

  

  I ran into a bit of a problem when shutting down my computer on a flight once. (Dramatic reenactment) I didn’t know what else to do, so I closed the lid.  Royally messing up the updates. Every time I shutdown after that, the updates froze.  I ended up having to …

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• 21 May

  This In-Flight Safety Video has ALL the Internets

  

  I’ve been a huge fan of Delta’s safety videos but they’ve really outdone themselves this time.  Because it has ALL the internets (not just one). The references tend to be older rather than newer memes. From the history books we see Charlie Bit Me, Dancing Baby, Peanut Butter Jelly Time, …

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• 20 May

  Expedia’s Collision Coverage: Cheap, Primary, No-Deductible

  

  The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card’s huge benefit is that it acts as primary collision coverage when you are renting a car. I got into a car accident tested it out for you guys and found out the process works pretty smoothly.  (Note, at the time of the article, Chase was …

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• 20 May

  Why I Like Alamo Better Than Other Rental Cars

  

  I hear a lot of love for Avis, Silvercar and National.  But despite my status with National, Alamo is actually my favorite rental car company.  And here’s why. 1. They tend to have cheaper rates than most of the big players. Advantage might have better rates than Alamo, but for …

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