Virgin American First Class

Virgin American first class was only $70 more than flying United economy, so I booked a flight from Denver to SFO. It was wonderful. Hands down the best in flight meal I've had on a domestic flight. The seats were super comfortable and powered. The crew was nice and the flight was fun.

Lifetime Platinum with SPG

11 years after my first SPG stay, I am now lifetime Platinum status. It's very relaxing to have the status I want without it resetting January 1st. I'm excited to get lifetime Gold on United Airlines this year too. Travel should be relaxing and this gets me there. 

Nice Landing Into Denver

I had a delightful landing into Denver with great views of the Rockies and spotted USA in a farm field.

2017 - Year in Review

It was a busy year with a new job and my wedding. I flew 96,075 paid miles and 134,608 including award redemptions. I earned lifetime Platinum on SPG and barely made Gold on United. My goal for 2018 is 1,000,000 status with United and I am about 60,000 miles away.

Promotions were infrequent and planes are more densely packed. United's 10 wide coach on 777's is miserable. Extra dense coach seating makes me miss the 747 even more.

Paid Fares

Maps courtesy gcmap.com. 

All Flights

Travel Highlights:

• Austrian business class has a spectacular meal service. 
• Always go to the Singapore Airlines lounge when available.
• I paid to fly in first class 3 times on ~2 hour flights. With no hope of upgrades and a <$100 fare difference, it's a nice treat now and again.
• New Airports: HND, BKK
• New Aircraft: CS100 (Booked, but SWISS cancelled the flight)

Favorite Photos:

Funny Airline Magazine Ad

Here's a funny ad I found in United's Hemispheres magazine.

Embraer E195 Engine

It's Really Clean

Airplane!

I like living near the SFO approach.