UMTravels

This was supposed to be just a random mileage run so I can have 75K Alaska status for next year. 75K is important to me because it allows me to book premium seats (extra leg room, free booze) at time of booking regardless of ticket price (with exception of Basic which are the seats back […]

Back on the road again! Off to Toronto to catch the train to Vancouver. The United Club isn’t as fancy as Delta or Alaska, but free food and booze is free food and booze. And the view from the gate… Views like this is why I call Seattle, home. On Air Canada today, in the […]

But is wasn’t, not even close (to be close you have to be within a half hour drive, not 45 minutes). Got an email from the manager of the Palm Springs WorldMark at 3:43pm the DAY BEFORE we were to check in (we had already checked in for our flights). I spent my ground time […]

Managed to squeeze in one more California trip while Alaska is offering a 50% EQM boost which will push me over the 75K mark for Alaska, meaning I can keep buying cheap seats, and plant myself into Premium with the extra legroom and free booze at no additional cost. Yahoo. Breakfast in the lounge: Then […]

After my mileage run to Kona – several people inquired why I didn’t just stay longer. Not really the point of a “mileage run” but I did take it to heart and booked a longer holiday to both Waikiki and San Diego. Sadly, an early departure for San Diego, then a layover, then onto Honolulu. […]