I work with a guy, lets call him Mike.  Mike travels OFTEN, but always stays comfortably within the borders of the good old USA.  That is about to change!  Mike is going to be going to France.  This will be Mike’s first experience with “real” international travel (because going to Mexico doesn’t count).  Now, if [...]

As I stated in a previous post, I have achieved the glorious distinction of being a 1K Frequent Flyer.  I am currently sitting in the Narita, Japan Star Alliance lounge and wanted to give you an update of the differences between flying as a non-1K member and a 1K member.  There is almost no difference.  [...]