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How to Increase your First Class Upgrade Chances on Alaska Airlines

Dec 9Posted by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea in First Class Travel Blog, Tips and Tricks

Ever since I moved to Seattle four years ago (has it been that long?) I have...

Think Outside the (United Airlines) Box

Dec 7Posted by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea in First Class Travel Blog, Tips and Tricks

Hate flying to a destination that’s only serviced by an airline you can’t stand? Have you considered a very unconventional itinerary as an option to get you there? Here’s what I did.

Thoughts on the SPG Reservation System Leak

Dec 4Posted by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea in First Class Travel Blog

Thoughts on the SPG Reservation System Leak from Someone Who Knows What They’re Talking About

Alaska Continues to Downgrade their In Flight Service

Dec 2Posted by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea in First Class Travel Blog

Alaska Airlines once again, in an attempt to save money, decides to downgrade their service to the delight of the board of directors and the dismay of passengers.

How to Buy Alaska Gold 75K Status and Why You Shouldn’t

Nov 30Posted by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea in First Class Travel Blog

It’s that time of the year again when Alaska Airlines Gold 75K members start doing the math to see if they’ll requalify top tier elite status. Here’s a quick note to help decide whether you should consider buying your missing miles instead of actually flying them.

HACKED! Marriott and Starwood Systems Breached, 500 Million Affected

Nov 30Posted by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea in First Class Travel Blog, Newsworthy

Today Marriott said that the information of over 500 million of its guests was breached and has been breached since 2014, well before the official merger that happened back in August of 2018.

Breaking – Alaska Airlines Looking to Join the OneWorld Alliance

Nov 27Posted by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea in First Class Travel Blog, Newsworthy

Alaska Airlines dropped a hint that they might be joining the Oneworld Airline alliance today… time will tell, but this could be an amazing opportunity for the Seattle based Airline.