Berlin’s Airport is Finally, Fully, Completely, Closing
The saga of the Berlin Tegel airport has been one that has lasted years. Originally scheduled to close back in 2012, the closing has been delayed and pushed back and moved for almost a full decade. Now a combination of factors, including the coronavirus, has finally brought the international Berlin Tegel airport to an end. Modern History of Berlin Tegel Airport The airport got a new runway back in 1948 during the Berlin Airlift, at...
John Wayne Anaheim Airport Admiral’s Club, Lounge Review
Located just above gate 8 in the John Wayne SNA Airport, the Admiral’s Club is a great place to relax, far away from the hoards of screaming Disney children and their parents in the Anaheim airport. How to get to the Club Once you head past security, find gate 8. Turn around and ducked behind the “learn CPR†machine is an elevator to the club. During the winter the hours are limited...
$10 off $100 in Visa Gift Cards at Safeway, Albertsons, Vons
If you’ve got a Safeway grocery store near you, then here is a great Sunday Memorial Day weekend money-maker for you. Simply buy at least $100 in Visa Gift cards and you’ll get $10 off immediately at the register. The Offer This offer is good on any Visa Gift cards that Safeway sells, meaning you can buy 2 x $50 cards, 1 x $100 card, or even one of the variable $500 Visa cards. Buying any of them will trigger the discount...
A Pre-Flight Checklist for the Covid-19 Era
You know that pilots go through a pre-flight checklist, right? Before every flight they’re in the cockpit checking to make sure that instruments and radios are functioning as normal. If you travel like us, you’re standing in your living room with all your luggage with this typical conversation: Jon – Do you have your passport? Ben – Yup! I think, great now I have to check… Jon – Fine…...
American Express adds a 10% Rebate for Select Take Out Restaurants
It’s no secret that people are traveling less the past few months. Credit Cards are hurting for that spend, as credit cards earn a percentage of every swipe that you make when using your card. In order to get you to use that card, companies have started to get creative. American Express and their Amex Offers has always been a way to get extra out of your card membership. Amex Offers Amex offers are an additional benefit...
Hyatt Place Boise, Hotel Review
Now that we live on the West Coast, taking quick trips on Alaska Airlines is an easy option for a weekend get away. While getting airline tickets is easy, one of the more expensive parts are the hotel stays. The Hyatt Place in downtown Boise is not only perfectly located for exploring the city, depending on how you play it, you can stay here for next to nothing. Boise airport is located just a few minutes drive (or cheap uber) from...
Admirals Club Mexico City Airport, Review
On a recent trip to Mexico City we flew American Airlines back to the USA. Since we were flying business class we were granted access to the Admirals Club in Mexico City… if only we could FIND it. When we got to the airport we were told by the check in staff that the lounge was behind gate 17. When we started to look for gate 17 we turned left, walked a few gates, and couldn’t find it. So we...
Why do Hotel Executive Lounges suck in the USA?
Any visitor with elite status at a full service hotel like a Marriott or Hilton has undoubtedly visited the Executive Lounge. Supposedly an escape from the monotony that most full service hotels exhibit, the lounges have been slowly reduced over time to nothing more than a repurposed suite with the bedroom furniture removed. Executive lounges outside of the USA tend to provide a high level of service. The food is plentiful, drinks...
So, you want to fly for free? Here’s how
Both Ben and I love to travel in first and business class, but when I start to tell people that, the first thought they have it “that’s too expensive†or “There’s no way I can afford to do that.†We’re living proof that you can with just a few simple steps! I was having a conversation a couple of days ago with a...
Review British Airways 747 First Class, London to Dallas
We know that traveling right now might not be in everyone’s cards, so we thought we’d hit you with some reviews of our favorite airlines and hotels, so that when we are all able to get back to it again, you’re ready to go! Review British Airways 747 First Class, London to Dallas Heathrow’s Terminal 5 is huge… so huge in fact that sometimes that you have to take a bus to get to...
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