The Upgrd Podcast

The big news of the week is another double elite qualifying mile (DEQM) promotion started by American and, thus far, only matched by United. In this week's frequent traveler podcast we discuss the promotion and: Delta's JFK T3 experience ... again Delta's SkyClub American and United's Double Elite Qualifying Miles Promotion - register now to earn status more quickly Swiss first class pajamas Ben needs help from a foodie Remember to take advantage of discounted festival passes for the San Diego Film Festival. We will be recording live on September 26th with more details to be posted on our Facebook page.  Also, follow us on twitter.

This week we are joined by Gary Arndt from the Everything Everywhere blog and This Week in Travel podcast. Gary has spent over two and half years traveling the world and has some great insight and stories from the Pacific. Together we discuss flying in the Pacific, travel news, and: The Continental Express overnight nightmare - again Are some people taking the Jetblue all you can fly pass too far? Flight delays Gary's long list of airlines flown Gary's recommendation on islands to visit in the Pacific Fun stories of traveling overseas and more... Don't forget to take advantage of discounted festival passes for the San Diego Film Festival. We will be recording live on September 26th with more details to be posted on our Facebook page.  Also, follow us on twitter.

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast This week we are joined by Gary Arndt from the Everything Everywhere blog and This Week in Travel podcast. Gary has spent over two and half years traveling the world and has some great insight and stories from the Pacific. Together we discuss flying in the Pacific, travel news, and: The Continental Express overnight nightmare - again Are some people taking the Jetblue all you can fly pass too far? Flight delays Gary's long list of airlines flown Gary's recommendation on islands to visit in the Pacific Fun stories of traveling overseas and more... Don't forget to take advantage of discounted festival passes for the San Diego Film Festival. We will be recording live on September 26th with more details to be posted on our Facebook page.  Also, follow us on twitter.

In this week's episode we discuss first class amenities, pajamas, and all sorts of good stuff up-front. However, without Ben our conversation lacked some details. So please help us out and post your favorite amenities and photos. In addition to the main topic we discussed: Continental's join date to the Star Alliance on October 27th Continental's half-hearted compensation for stranded passengers Frustrated airline tweets and how people are expressing their concern online and more Don't forget to take advantage of discounted festival passes for the San Diego Film Festival. We will be recording live on September 26th with more details to be posted on our Facebook page.  Also, follow us on twitter.

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this week's episode we discuss first class amenities, pajamas, and all sorts of good stuff up-front. However, without Ben our conversation lacked some details. So please help us out and post your favorite amenities and photos. In addition to the main topic we discussed: Continental's join date to the Star Alliance on October 27th Continental's half-hearted compensation for stranded passengers Frustrated airline tweets and how people are expressing their concern online and more Don't forget to take advantage of discounted festival passes for the San Diego Film Festival. We will be recording live on September 26th with more details to be posted on our Facebook page.  Also, follow us on twitter.

This week's episode is a quick one. We didn't have much on the agenda and the heat was sweltering so we kept it short. Join us as we discuss some news including: Southwest's offer for Republic (at the time of recording) Jetblue's $599 flight pass Continental's regional flight that kept passengers stuck on board overnight and more. In addition, we discuss the San Diego Film Festival coming up at the end of September.  Book your mileage run now to meet us there for a live recording and other events. You can get a discount on an all access pass to the Film Festival by using the discount code UPGRD. Make sure you RSVP for the recording on Facebook.

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast This week's episode is a quick one. We didn't have much on the agenda and the heat was sweltering so we kept it short. Join us as we discuss some news including: Southwest's offer for Republic (at the time of recording) Jetblue's $599 flight pass Continental's regional flight that kept passengers stuck on board overnight and more. In addition, we discuss the San Diego Film Festival coming up at the end of September.  Book your mileage run now to meet us there for a live recording and other events. You can get a discount on an all access pass to the Film Festival by using the discount code UPGRD. Make sure you RSVP for the recording on Facebook.

This week we revisit elite status matching on the different airlines. Generally status matching is a one time event, so if you are going to match proceed carefully. In addition to airline status matches we discuss some recent airline news including: New pet relief area at American's JFK hub New pricing plans for GoGo Wifi Internet - finally some plans for the mileage runners out there More turbulent news from Continental with an unlucky patch of rough flying Air Koryo's 1 star ranking Our upcoming live recording at the San Diego Film Festival. Register now (using code UPGRD) and mileage run in for a live upgrd recording. Our main topic covers status matching on the following airlines: US Airways buy up to preferred program American Airlines Challenge United Airlines Delta and others Please leave a comment below on any points we missed.

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast This week we revisit elite status matching on the different airlines. Generally status matching is a one time event, so if you are going to match proceed carefully. In addition to airline status matches we discuss some recent airline news including: New pet relief area at American's JFK hub New pricing plans for GoGo Wifi Internet - finally some plans for the mileage runners out there More turbulent news from Continental with an unlucky patch of rough flying Air Koryo's 1 star ranking Our upcoming live recording at the San Diego Film Festival. Register now (using code UPGRD) and mileage run in for a live upgrd recording. Our main topic covers status matching on the following airlines: US Airways buy up to preferred program American Airlines Challenge United Airlines Delta and others Please leave a comment below on any points we missed.

I should rename this episode: "the one that made my computer crash". But I think I already did that. Please join us for this (late) edition of Upgrd where we discuss the news and playing travel agent for friends, work, and family. In addition we discuss: Pet Airways Matthew's Trip Back and more...

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast I should rename this episode: "the one that made my computer crash". But I think I already did that. Please join us for this (late) edition of Upgrd where we discuss the news and playing travel agent for friends, work, and family. In addition we discuss: Pet Airways Matthew's Trip Back and more...

This week we are joined by David a frequent traveler on El Al to discuss the inflight service and amenities as well as their frequent flyer program. We hope that this will be the first of many podcasts covering international airlines to broaden our coverage of airline programs worldwide. This week we discuss: Matthew's trip to Israel - including the Airbus scare that caused some passengers to deboard El Al's onboard food and catering King David lounges Upgrades, not dogs and more ...

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast This week we are joined by David a frequent traveler on El Al to discuss the inflight service and amenities as well as their frequent flyer program. We hope that this will be the first of many podcasts covering international airlines to broaden our coverage of airline programs worldwide. This week we discuss: Matthew's trip to Israel - including the Airbus scare that caused some passengers to deboard El Al's onboard food and catering King David lounges Upgrades, not dogs and more ...

In this week's frequent flyer discussion we discuss the details of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program. In addition we discuss: The Alaska Airlines Board Room lounge Status and earning levels on AS Upgrades and their first class product And news including Delta's loads on LAX-SYD, the red dress kerfuffle at Delta for flight attendants of size, and US Airways continued reduction in services - this time the closure of the LAS lounge Please leave comments or questions below!

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this week's frequent flyer discussion we discuss the details of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program. In addition we discuss: The Alaska Airlines Board Room lounge Status and earning levels on AS Upgrades and their first class product And news including Delta's loads on LAX-SYD, the red dress kerfuffle at Delta for flight attendants of size, and US Airways continued reduction in services - this time the closure of the LAS lounge Please leave comments or questions below!