30% Off at the Airbus Shop

Get 30% off for Black Friday (Nov 24-26) at the Airbus Shop. Also save about 19% on VAT if you are shipping outside the EU. 

I'd Bet the A380 is Discounted Year Round

Functional 727-200 at Guam

You don't see 727's flying much these days, but there's one based in Guam flying cargo around the region for Asia Pacific Airlines.

Boeing 727 for Asia Pacific Airlines

AA Holiday Bonus Miles

Not as generous as years past, but an easy 500 miles or 5,000 with minimal effort. The catch is that the offer is limited to 10 specific partners. It's worth registering and buying something via the online mall.

I'll Take It

From the Flight Deck is Back

United's From the Flight Deck audio station, channel 9, is back on 777-300's. The station plays the ATC feed from the cockpit. It's really fun to listen to, especially around taxi, take off, and landing. It was part of the United brand standard until they took out in flight entertainment on narrow body aircraft and installed uncomfortable seats on wide body planes

Guam Airport

While mileage running for status, I found myself with extra time in Guam. It looks close to the water, but isn't. I recommend renting a car if you have a few hours for a layover.

View from United Club at my 737 to Tokyo

Miserable IHG Value

IHG has really gone down hill since they removed the price caps by brand on award nights. For 30,000 points (enough for a free night or two), they'll pay the $85 Pre Check fee. I don't recommend paying that fee even with money because for an extra $15, you can get PreCheck and Global Entry.

IHG Award Nights Start at 5,000 Points

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The 10 wide coach seating on domestic 777's and 777-300ER's has ruined the onboard experience for me. Way to suck the fun out of flying. Again.

Crowded Back There

Sad Sight - Final United 747 at SFO Landing

The special United 747 farewell flight to Hawaii returned yesterday, empty of passengers and joy. I grabbed a picture at work.

N118UA coming in to SFO one last time

United 747-400 Friendship

I spotted the special 747-400 United is using for farewell flights.

United 747-400 at SFO - Soon a Thing of the Past

United Wants New 767's?

United floated the idea of buying new 767's even though the aircraft is cargo and USAF tanker only now. I feel they this may help them get a deal on A330's or 787's.

I Don't See Many 767's on the West Coast

United 2549

United Airlines 2549 is a fun flight number with flights like SFO-OAK.

United Airlines 737-900ER

Boeing Store Christmas Sale

The Boeing Store has announced their Christmas sale plans and Nov 13-26 is the ideal time to buy a PacMin model.

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I booked the last flights I need for my 2017 status goals. I have a lot of time in coach ahead of me.

Nice Day to Fly

Qantas Will Buy You a Passport

Qantas will buy Americans a passport, but not a visa to Australia. 

We’ve heard the majority of Americans don’t own a valid US passport. Since we’re not your typical airline, we’d like to do something about that.

Just book your trip to Australia with Qantas, and we’ll cover the cost of your new passport. That’s $135 off your booking, per person, on all eligible flights. If you have a passport already, no worries, you can still enjoy the discount. Consider it our contribution to your next one.

Book your Australian vacation today with Qantas’ Passport Take-Off.

Thanks Mate

Free Shipping at the Boeing Store

Use code OCTSHIP at check out for free shipping from the Boeing Store. I'm going to grab a hat or a shirt. Maybe a sticker or two. Maybe more.

Nice Looking 717

Cool United 747 Send Off

I like the idea of United selling 747 mementos for miles. I don't think the value is good though. The panel and window frame already sold out, so I suppose enough people disagree.

Farewell Friend

For a better deal on seats, check eBay.

Goodbye United 747-400

United is retiring the 747-422 in early November. I still see a few each day landing at SFO and they look much better than the 777-300ER. They are also more comfortable in coach.

Quit It United

United needs to stop removing moving walkways and making airports homogeneous. Newark was first, now Houston Intercontinental is at it.

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Lovely SFO Arrival

My flight into SFO last night was like a sightseeing trip with an amazing view of San Francisco and Oakland on the way in. We were also 20 minutes early.

Great View on the Left Side

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United won't stop until all padding in coach is removed.

Please Quit It

SFO Delays

With the fires in Sanoma, SFO is experiencing serious delays due to reduced visibility.

Happy Status Runs

Good luck booking that extra trip or two to get the next status level.

Not Bad if Your Upgrade Clears

Korean Business Class Sale

2% isn't enough to motivate a purchase, but use code BIZSAVINGS for 2% for a discount on business class on Korean Airlines.

Happy Travels

Enjoy your weekend adventures!

Thanks Hertz!

Wow, car rentals are crazy expensive over Christmas weekend. Thanks Hertz points for saving me $950 on a 5 day rental. My account balance was cleared out, but it is worth it.

I Don't Have Many Car or Hotel Pictures

Good Deal On American Miles

30 miles per dollar on magazine subscriptions at the AAdvantage Mall. It's better value than buying them.

Lonely Regional Jet

Kick the Tires

And light the fires, I feel the need for speed! I'm flying today.

Bridgestone Makes Aviation Tires Too

Atlas Air

Atlas Air is a strange cargo airline because they haul people (IAH-LAD) and Boeing parts in addition to regular cargo airline stuff.

Houston to Angola for People

Regular Cargo

35% Bonus for Hotel to British Airways Transfers

Don't bother unless you need to top up <5,000 points for an award, the transfer ratio is miserable.

British Airways can do Better

Bad Luck AKL

A broken fuel line to Auckland airport is causing fuel rationing. ANZ8 is stopping in Fiji to top up on its way to SFO.

Tough Luck ANZ

Twenty Percent Off at the Boeing Store

Sale ends Sunday at the Boeing Store.

Delta 717

Southwest 737

Lufthansa 747

USAF 757

United 767

Air India 777

ANA 787

Pictures

I do have a lot of photos.

I Love Lufthansa

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Good Job Hawaiian Airlines

More airlines should be like Hawaiian, they are punctual and pursue disruptive passengers for expenses. One guy from New Jersey owns the airlines $98,000 for being disruptive enough to force a flight to turn around. More US carriers should do this and make it a big news story. It would cut down the garbage behavior of passengers who think the only payments would be a settlement in their favor.

Don't Spend Miles on Merch

Don't spend your United miles on Apple products. 43,900 miles for a $329 iPad is miserable value. Use your miles on flights and don't let United dupe you into minimizing the value of your miles.

Both Aircraft are Better than an Expensive iPad

Rolls Royce Doesn't Make Cars

Rolls Royce makes jet engines, nuclear submarine propulsion systems, and other maritime systems, but they don't make cars (BMW owns the brand for automotive work).

The Cadillac of Jet Engines