Today is the first anniversary of Hack My Trip. I’ve seen several other travel blogs start since launching mine, with varying levels of success. I’ve spoken with more established leaders in this field. I’ve also had a few readers approach me with questions about starting their own blogs. I still don’t know what I’m doing, but I have a … [Read more...]
Christopher Elliott Has Some Good Points
December 6, 2012 By 9 Comments
A lot of frequent flyers hate Christopher Elliott. I never even read the guy's stuff until Gary and Ben started complaining about him, which means they were fanning the flames, not Elliott. But since people keep brining up his articles, I do read them. And one article on Linked In today actually has some valid points. First, understand that YOU … [Read more...]
Top Secret Stuff at LAX FTU
December 3, 2012 By 19 Comments
Part of the Frequent Traveler University is a special session on “top secret” information that is not to be shared openly. Everyone was sworn to secrecy, and I’m not going to talk here in specifics about what was said. But it was interesting some of the information that was released because these expert tips have the potential to cause some … [Read more...]
I Don’t Feel Guilty Earning 1K on the Cheap
November 11, 2012 By 10 Comments
There was an interesting thread on FlyerTalk started a few days ago by TomA after chatting with an economics professor. There is always some strife in the forums between those who earn top-tier status with an airline the “fair” way (paying $10,000 or more each year on mid- to full-fare tickets for business travel) and those who earn it the … [Read more...]
What’s Wrong with Hyatt’s Marketing Lately?
November 2, 2012 By 13 Comments
I love Hyatt. They generally have excellent hotels in good locations, their Gold Passport points are valuable, and I feel the service and benefits I receive (even before becoming a top-tier Diamond guest) are excellent. But lately it seems that they've made a series of public relations mistakes that, if I knew anything about PR myself, I would … [Read more...]
