Month: August 2016

Sacramento - Surf Air

Touring Surf Air In Sacramento

August 31, 2016 by 0 Comments

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I recently wrote a post about a regional California airline called Surf Air. The airline’s business model is a $1,950 monthly fee which gives a member unlimited flights within their California network (also Las Vegas). One of the interesting things about the company is the way they market themselves. As a long time California resident I had not heard of them until recently, and the airline has been around for three years (I discovered them by an accidental google search). Once you do “discover” their website you need to fill out an online web-form for site access, and then you are professionally contacted a few days later to discuss your interest in a membership.

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Delta - Sacramento

Sales Meeting with HQ

August 30, 2016 by 0 Comments

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Once a year the head office (HQ) summons our field office to a sales meeting. It’s usually in Seattle, but for some reason this year it was being held at a suburban resort outside of Atlanta. I work with another gentleman in the office named Paul and we would be attending the meeting together. Paul doesn’t like to travel. Not one bit. If he could get out of this meeting he would, but he can’t, and so we attend together. Paul lets me handle the flight arrangements. He knows I’ll find an easy comfortable way to travel and he’s good with that.

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Airline Industry - JetBlue - Virgin America

Defining The New Era Carrier (NEC)

August 23, 2016 by 0 Comments

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In this series of posts we’re looking at the all the different types of passenger airlines that operate in the world, and narrowing that list down to the most basic types. After doing some research and analysis, we have determined that there are six fundamental airline types. In this post we look at the definition of The New Era Carrier (NEC).

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Delta - Hawaii

Delta Sky Club Honolulu

August 22, 2016 by 0 Comments

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After our visit at the American Airlines Admirals Club at Honolulu, we moved over to the Delta Sky Club lounge. Delta relocated this lounge two years ago to the current location. Previously the location was downstairs in the garden area of the main overseas terminal. The new location is just down the front hall from the American Admirals Club. After entering the main Oversea Terminal hall, turn left towards the Diamond Concourse and 15 seconds later you’re at the Delta Sky Club. The entrance doors are a rich dark stained wood and it’s marked by the bright red Delta Sky Club sign.

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American Airlines - Hawaii - JAL

American Airlines Admirals Club Honolulu

August 19, 2016 by 0 Comments

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We had a 2:05pm flight from Honolulu back to San Jose, California. After checking out of the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, our daughter gave us a ride in her beat up Honda CRV to the airport. We had a wonderful time in Honolulu and wished we could stay longer, but responsibilities wouldn’t permit this. After being dropped off, we checked into our flight and used the TSA security line to get airside. We then walked over to the American Airlines Admirals Lounge, which is located just past security in the main overseas terminal, in order to “check it out.”

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Hawaii

Thoughts On Honolulu

August 16, 2016 by 0 Comments

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When my daughter started applying for colleges, much to my surprise, the University of Hawaii at Manoa was at the top of her list. At the time I hadn’t visited Honolulu for over 30 years and made the flippant comment, “Why would you want to attend college there!?” Fast forward a couple years and a college tour later and she couldn’t be happier with her choice. I have to agree. The college is great and a perfect fit for what she wants to do.

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Hawaii - Hyatt

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa

August 15, 2016 by 0 Comments

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After we picked up our luggage at the carousel, our daughter picked us up at arrivals area of Honolulu International Airport. After a 30 minute drive we pulled up to the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. As I mentioned before, we’ve stayed at this property many times and made it our home when visiting family in Honolulu.

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Alaska Airlines - Hawaii - San Jose California

Alaska Airlines Hawaiian Islands Coach San Jose to Honolulu (and back)

August 12, 2016 by 0 Comments

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At 8:10 we gathered our items and walked down the stairs to gate 16, which was the gate our flight was departing from. It was 45 minutes before boarding, and we were enjoying The Club at SJC lounge, but Alaska Airlines is a habitual early boarding airline, and we wanted to board the plane early in order to claim our overhead space for carry-ons. A few minutes after arriving at the gate the gate agent announced we would be delayed boarding by 30 minutes. Being next to the lounge we returned to relax for an additional 20 minutes or so. We returned at 8:45am and a few minutes later the boarding process started with First, MVP 75K, MVP and partner airlines and the rest. We boarded as MVP (thanks to Susan) and were among some of the first on board after first class.

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Airline Industry

Defining The Low Cost Carrier (LCC)

August 9, 2016 by 0 Comments

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In this series of posts we’re looking at the all the different types of passenger airlines that operate in the world, and narrowing that list down to the most basic types. After doing some research and analysis, we have determined that there are six fundamental airline types. In this post we look at the definition of the Low Cost Carrier (LCC).

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