Plane Spotting: In-N-Out LAX
As a frequent flier, private pilot, and aviation enthusiast, naturally one of my favorite things to do is go plane spotting, and one of the best places to do that is the In-N-Out Burger on Sepulveda...
View ArticleSpace Shuttle Endeavour to Fly Over Caifornia Tomorrow
If you’re anywhere in Calfornia tomorrow, get ready for the plane spotting, or rather shuttle spotting opportunity of a lifetime! The Space Shuttle Endeavour is scheduled to make its appearance on the...
View ArticleNothing Interesting Really Happened
I know it’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to post, so I wanted to catch up and share where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to- namely I completed two mileage runs to MCO and MCI during which,...
View ArticlePlane Spotting: Sports Teams Special Liveries
The Niners are going to the Super Bowl!!! The Niners are going to the Super Bowl!!! The Niners…ok, obviously I’m a little excited So in honor of my favorite team making it to the biggest game of the...
View ArticleFirst Mileage Run of the Year
Even though I broke up with United and don’t fly them anymore for business or with my family, I’ve still made it a goal to make Million Miler. Why? Well, I’m still relatively young and I figured if I’m...
View ArticleEnter to Win: #nerdbird Goes South for Free Status, Gogo, and More!
Virgin America contest page. Ends May 16th. Wow, it seems like barely a day goes by before Virgin America announces yet another contest and another new route- this time between San Jose, CA and LAX....
View ArticleI Gambled and Won with IHG’s Best Price Guarantee
IHG’s Best Price Guarantee This week’s mileage run took me through Los Angeles where I needed a place to stay for the night. I’m a busy mom and had neglected to make arrangements for suitable...
View ArticleWhen Life Gives You Lemons: My Mileage Run Goes South
Lemonade, #LAX When I booked a trip to Hong Kong on United, the last place I expected to end up was on a dirty train passing through West Oakland. SMF-SEA-LAX-SFO turned out to be my shortest mileage...
View Article12 Weeks and 75427 Miles Later, I’m Finally a United 1K
Earlier in the season I shared my end-of-year mileage running plans: 12 weeks, 72180 miles, United 1k status. After numerous delayed flights, a rescheduled trip, and all the Bud Light, broken wifi, and...
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