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The image shows a luxurious airplane seat in a first-class or business-class cabin. The seat is upholstered in beige fabric and has a white pillow placed on the backrest and another on the seat. There is a seatbelt fastened across the seat. The area around the seat includes a side console with a small storage compartment and a wooden surface, likely for placing personal items or food. The seat is positioned next to a window, allowing for natural light to enter the cabin.

Flight Review: Cathay Pacific First Class 777-300ER JFK-HKG

ByDW April 5, 2017June 11, 2024

This past March I had the pleasure of experiencing Cathay Pacific First Class on their 777-300ER for the approximately 16-hour…

The image shows a collection of baseball caps displayed on a surface. Each cap has a three-letter abbreviation on the front, likely representing different cities or airports. The caps in the foreground have the abbreviations "HNL" and "SEA," while the caps in the background have abbreviations such as "STL," "MOB," "ECP," and "NYC." The caps are in various colors, including black, white, navy blue, and teal.

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Aviate: My New Favorite Travel Apparel Brand

ByDW April 5, 2017June 4, 2024

In the interest of full disclosure, AYP earned compensation for this post. Though I worked with Aviate on the content,…

Advice | Air Travel | Redemption

8 American Airlines Award Booking Tips & Tricks!

ByDW April 5, 2017June 4, 2024

Booking American Airlines award tickets is complicated. Knowing all the various partner airlines in the oneworld alliance, the long-haul and…

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LAST CHANCE – 35k Bonus on the SPG American Express Cards!

ByDW April 4, 2017June 4, 2024

Great news folks! American Express has brought back the all-time high sign-up bonuses on The Starwood Preferred Guest credit card…

The image shows a large, multi-story building with a classic architectural style. The building has a combination of red brick and white stone exterior, with numerous windows, many of which are lit from the inside. The lower part of the building features arched windows, and there is a prominent entrance with columns and a triangular pediment above it. The sky in the background is overcast, suggesting it is either early morning or late evening.

Hotel | Hotel Review | Redemption | Travel

London EDITION – the High and Low

ByDW April 4, 2017June 11, 2024

I stayed at the London EDITION this past January. It was just a small part of a great New Years trip!…

Advice | Experiences | Starter Guide

It’s Nice to Formally Meet You

ByDW April 4, 2017June 4, 2024

Hey BoardingArea readers! It’s Derek from AcCounting Your Points and we are going to be spending some quality time together…

The image shows a calendar page for the month of March, featuring an illustration of Tokyo. The illustration includes notable landmarks and areas such as Mt. Fuji, Sagami Bay, and Tokyo Bay. The word "TOKYO" is prominently displayed above the calendar grid, which lists the days of the month in a standard format. The background appears to be a wooden surface.

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AYP List of Top Credit Cards March 2017

ByDW March 23, 2017June 4, 2024

I write this post in a somber tone, as this month of March marks the end of the best public…

Travel

Who Gets Cathay Pacific First Class? Me vs. the Wife

ByDW March 22, 2017June 4, 2024

My hard work paid off! A few days ago I posted about how I was able to find last minute…

Air Travel | Redemption | Travel

Update – Searching Last Minute Cathay Pacific First Class Award Seats

ByDW March 17, 2017June 4, 2024

Over the course of the past year, I have been working to book 2 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan partner awards for…

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Ski Vacations Are Expensive!

ByDW March 16, 2017June 4, 2024

This past weekend I headed out to Breckenridge, Colorado to take part in one of my favorite kind of vacations…

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