Author Archives: David Meyer

First Class not available? Try Economy Plus on United

Posted on September 2, 2010 by David Meyer

I am writing this seated comfortably in seat 11D on UA729 (757) from Washington Dulles to Tampa International.  As hard as I tried I was unable to get checked in fast enough to get First Class.  Being an Star Alliance … Continue reading →

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Can you every really go home?

Posted on August 29, 2010 by David Meyer

I am trying something new this time that I am not sure I am going to enjoy.  I am returning to the scene of the crime…by myself, without my family.  The crime…a truly excellent vacation experience in Washington, DC.  The … Continue reading →

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Review: D Terminal at DFW

Posted on August 29, 2010 by David Meyer

It is no secret to my friends that I spend a lot of time in airports, and most are, well, not places that I could ever imagine taking a date to for an evening.  “Hey honey, let’s you and me … Continue reading →

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What is happening to our airlines?

Posted on July 20, 2010 by David Meyer

Passengers now (many) look like they just got out of bed (because they are still dressed in their pj’s) and it is not uncommon to hear about altercations on planes. Continue reading →

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