Aviation Geek Christmas Gifts

I'm having trouble finding good deals on gifts for airline geeks. The Boeing Store has a sale going, but nothing over the top. The Airbus shop is closed and US Airways is gone. I'll keep looking and share what I find.

Still Looking

Fun Photo

December is a crazy travel month; many infrequent flyers paired with bad weather can create stressful airport situations. Remember to add your airline(s) customer service number to your cell phone. Phone agents can get you a seat faster than waiting in line for a real person will. Airline apps may be faster still.

Bad Weather is Coming

Keep Spending AAdvantage Miles

Keep finding ways to spend American miles on long haul flights in premium cabins. The pending devaluation means you'll be fighting for the same space against more people. Good luck and stay persistent.

Old AAdvantage Chart and MD-80's Are Going Away

Cold in Denver, so I was day dreaming of warmer travel.

Airtran in Austin

Thanksgiving Travel Survival Guide

Just don't fly Thanksgiving week. The large numbers of amateurs will be immensely frustrating.

Go to Canada this Week to Avoid Thanksgiving Crowds

70 Quid to Skip the Queue at Heathrow

I would gladly pay £70 to skip all queues at LHR, but the $105 only gets you out of the passport line. United Kingdom’s Registered Traveller Service gives users a faster immigration experience, similar idea, but different process, to Global Entry. I don't fly to the UK often enough to make this worth while.  Also on my last two visits, the immigration line was one or two people long.

British Airways 777

EWR and New York

Lower Manhattan looks close, but it isn't.

United Express at EWR