New United CEO Has Heart Attack

New United CEO Oscar Munoz had a heart attack yesterday and is in a hospital recovering. I wish him well, but the company must be more of a mess than imagined. 

United Airlines Jets at EWR

Picture Post Again

I'm writing a post about pricing, but it's taking a while. I'm going through my marketing textbooks even.  Until then, enjoy a picture.

Landing at LGA

Turned Out Well

Newark is a miserable place, but at least something good came of my layover there.

I Like This Picture

Window Seat Woe

I tried really hard to get a window seat on my flight to Australia.  For almost 14 hours, I had a view of water or darkness.  I still enjoyed it because I was able to scream "Land Ho!" in my mind like a sailor in Captain Cook's fleet.  I also enjoyed the plane spotting on the ground. One of the requirements for window seat fun is a clean window.  The CRJ-700 I flew last week into Charleston had filthy window and took some of the fun out of my flight. I did drink the aircraft out of Miller Lite.  A minor accomplishment on a regional jet, but I am still proud.

Write a Maintenance Ticket for Cleaning

Bad Idea From United Airlines

United has had plenty of bad ideas since the Continental merger. In an effort to continue the trend, they offered me a 31 minute connection at EWR.  This isn't their worst idea of 2015, but it's not close to a good idea.

Want a 31 Minute Connection at Newark? No.  No I do Not.

Book Now To Top Up 2015 Stats

If you aren't sure you'll hit your status goal in 2015, now is the time to book.  Waiting will raise prices and decrease options.

Book Soon or Never See an Upgrade in 2016

Fun Pic

Enjoy!

I Love Climbing Stairs to My Seat