Here’s some news and notes from around the travel world that you might be interested in:
- Why You Can’t Sit in First Class Even When It’s Empty – Here is the real reason airlines leave those first-class seats empty while people are crammed in economy (LifeHacker)
- I was featured in a list of the 14 best travel memoirs / books. My favorite book was Around the World in 50 Years by Albert Podell which was a hilarious read of world travel. See also The 14 best travel books that will inspire wanderlust and a road trip
- If you’re looking for a stylish way to carry your water bottle, consider WanderFull. They sent me one of their bags and we’re really enjoying it
- Passengers Given The Shaft After Saying Penis On Board Allegiant Airlines Flight – maybe they were just playing “the penis game” (View from the Wing)
- The 17 longest flights in the world – One Mile at a Time
Up for more travel news? You might like our last recap post
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I have credit on Hawaiian Air for 2 persons round trip, but it expires February 2…would like to fly April or May, any ideas how to extend my credit?
So long as you book your flight by the credit’s expiration date you are good. You do not have to travel by that date, you have to book by that date.