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Last month I was at a conference where I walked away with a giveaway item of a Samsung Chromebook — courtesy of Gogo Inflight Internet.
Now, I love Gogo. Inflight internet has materially changed my life. I used to get off of a plane after a long flight during the business day and I’d be inundated with work, with messages, with ‘crises’ (manufactured or otherwise). Instead, I keep up with work from the air. I’m more productive, and landing after a long flight is no longer stressful. I currently pay for a ‘monthly pass’.
But I didn’t want anyone to think I loved Gogo because I received something in a giveaway. (Not that these things go out on the wire services, but bear with me.)
So I figured I would give away the device here. Plus, while it’s the latest and greatest and coolest in technology the Chromebook probably isn’t for me. I desperately want to be a one-device kind of guy. I use a high-end Lenovo Ultrabook. It’s not that much heavier, not that much bigger, than a Chromebook but serves as my desktop and my laptop and my tablet. So why not give it away?
Don’t know what a Samsung Chromebook is? Details here.
A sticker on the outside of the box reads, “Included with this device for 2 years is up to 100MB per month of Mobile Broadband service provided by Verizon Wireless.”
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Track it back was by far the best of all time. I ended up getting a huge amount of my cash back on my sticker purchases and flew JFK-zrh-BKK-Syd-PVG-zrh-JFK with stops in zrh syd and pvg–for free.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2009/11/24/us-airways-holiday-big-bonus-up-to-250-bonus-on-shopping-purchases/
I liked your trip report from the Maldives because it’s my biggest aspirational travel goal!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/03/04/maximizing-miles-in-the-maldives-cathay-first-eating-in-singapore-and-a-park-hyatt-water-villa-introduction-introduction/
This post got me really excited to try Cathay First HKG-ORD with the refurbed First (it was amazing before the refurb!)
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/15/cathay-pacific-getting-new-first-class-cabin-next-month/
A favorite post is the adding of a segment for a future AA award trip. Geez I could have done this before.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/01/04/dont-forget-to-add-a-segment-to-the-end-of-american-aadvantage-award-bookings/
I like trip reports like this. http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/03/05/singapore-airlines-first-class-tokyo-singapore/
This one:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2009/07/27/the-economics-of-airlines-mileage-addiction/
this one that you mentioned today about hidden city ticketing! great money saving tip!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/01/using-hidden-city-and-throwaway-ticketing-to-save-big-money-on-airfare/
So many links to look at, thanks for bringing to my attention this link from today’s email update:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/01/using-hidden-city-and-throwaway-ticketing-to-save-big-money-on-airfare/
I’ve always wondered what was the acceptable protocol.
“How to Make Sure You really Have a Ticket When You Redeem Miles.” http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/02/07/how-to-make-sure-you-really-have-a-ticket-when-you-redeem-your-miles/
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/10/16/free-langham-hotels-mid-tier-elite-status/
Free hotel status makes travel so much better.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/16/1000-free-british-airways-avios-points/
Thank you for free avios. Free perks I value the most.
Since I haven’t gotten a chance to try these in person, this was the next best thing. Thanks!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/12/31/bring-the-andaz-5th-avenue-home-make-lemon-poppyseed-pancakes-in-your-own-kitchen/
So many to chose from but here is one of my favorites:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/05/12/how-to-keep-your-miles-from-expiring/
another of of my favourites is a this trip report – helped me a lot – I have kept it bookmarked …
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/02/28/alone-in-first-class-on-ana-chicago-tokyo/
The top 10 best deals I’ve found particularly useful, thanks
http://viewfromthewing.com/best-current-deals-offers/
I loved this one:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/07/15/united-awards-originating-in-china-for-4-miles/
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/19/bits-n-pieces-for-june-19-2013/
these kinds of articles keep me aware of things i might ordinarily miss.
The “post” with links to reviews of airline lounges that you’ve visited, here…
http://viewfromthewing.com/trip-reports-lounges/
The post below from last June about the little known oneworld policy is my all-time favorite.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/06/01/oneworld-treats-passengers-better-during-irregular-operations-when-connecting-on-separate-tickets/
Also a fav: viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/01/using-hidden-city-and-throwaway-ticketing-to-save-big-money-on-airfare
This one (which, admittedly, was posted after the contest – but I wasn’t a reader when the original hidden city ticketing one was posted):
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/19/real-world-airfare-savings-using-hidden-city-ticketing-to-travel-for-less/
All time favorite? Definitely your trip report at from the Park Hyatt Maldives. The pictures and descriptions are really nice.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/04/09/return-to-the-maldives-park-hyatt-hadahaa-maldives/
the usairways trackitback promotion… http://viewfromthewing.com/2009/12/09/us-big-bonus-holiday-offer-is-amazing-get-in-on-this-one/
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/19/the-best-11-ways-to-leverage-your-chase-ultimate-rewards-points/
This recent post was really enlightening for me as someone working hard to earn my UR points
How incredibly useful!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/01/using-hidden-city-and-throwaway-ticketing-to-save-big-money-on-airfare/
A great article about credit cards for people new to the game, this was one of the first articles I read here at View From The Wing: http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/18/an-ideal-first-credit-card-churn/
This post is my favorite, who can’t resist a free Chromebook?
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/17/comment-here-for-a-chance-to-win-a-samsung-chromebook/
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/11/28/cathay-pacific-first-class-new-york-hong-kong-burn-avios-burn-cathay-pacific-first-class-and-amazing-conrad-suites/
The post above is definitely my fave. Envy kicks in 🙂
My favorite is how to make sure you really have a ticket when you redeem your miles.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/02/07/how-to-make-sure-you-really-have-a-ticket-when-you-redeem-your-miles/
another one of my favorite is http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/01/04/dont-forget-to-add-a-segment-to-the-end-of-american-aadvantage-award-bookings/
because it’s always good to get something extra as part of your award ticket
One last time, still my favorite after I win: http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/17/comment-here-for-a-chance-to-win-a-samsung-chromebook/
This one was very informative:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/11/28/cathay-pacific-first-class-new-york-hong-kong-burn-avios-burn-cathay-pacific-first-class-and-amazing-conrad-suites/
Sums up the best credit card offers in a different way than many other bloggers do…definitely helps the consistent churners:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/13/top-5-rewards-cards-from-each-bank-chase/
Actually, this new one for using Hidden Cities! I’ve heard about people doing this before, but never tried it myself and it was a great reminder.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/01/using-hidden-city-and-throwaway-ticketing-to-save-big-money-on-airfare/
BY FAR THE MOST USEFUL!!
“http://viewfromthewing.com12/10/22/the-best-awards-each-us-frequent-flyer-program-has-to-offer/
This is just the most recent example of my all-time favorite running theme, “None of which should be surprising from the agency staffed by a few bad apples who in no way undermine the hard work that thousands of men and women at the TSA do to keep us safe, day in and day out.” (except, you know, with all the links)
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/06/inspector-general-tsa-behavior-detection-doesnt-work-racially-profiles/
The Taco Bell article was a fun and simple one that might just add another stop to my upcoming trip!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/10/the-nicest-taco-bell-on-the-planet/
Once again, my favorite was “Advice for handling reconsideration calls”: http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/12/13/is-it-bad-to-be-rejected-for-a-chase-credit-card-and-how-to-turn-a-rejection-into-an-acceptance/
trip reports like this:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/11/28/cathay-pacific-first-class-new-york-hong-kong-burn-avios-burn-cathay-pacific-first-class-and-amazing-conrad-suites/
Your reports on Conrad Koh Samui – we read, we liked, we went, we enjoyed wonderful stay. Thank you! http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/12/03/conrad-koh-samui-resort-burn-avios-burn-cathay-pacific-first-class-and-amazing-conrad-suites/
This post very useful when I looking for tickets to Asia.
How to Use Delta Skymiles to Book International Premium Class Awards
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/02/06/how-to-use-delta-skymiles-to-book-international-premium-class-awards/
Last entry
My favorite is the “When You Purchase a United Award Ticket, That Doesn’t Mean You Actually HAVE a Ticket”
Link: http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/07/20/when-you-purchase-a-united-award-ticket-that-doesnt-mean-you-actually-have-a-ticket/
Interesting trip report..
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/12/19/suites-treats-and-eats-a-malaysian-mileage-thanksgiving-things-to-see-and-do-in-kuala-lumpur/
I pick: that I could get to China for fewer miles than the fingers on one hand (unless you’re Homer Simpson)… 4! Amazing!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/07/15/united-awards-originating-in-china-for-4-miles/
Override your hotel’s thermostat settings:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2010/02/24/overriding-your-hotel-rooms-thermostat-settings/
I ended up missing out on this, but I still remember my adrenaline while reading this post and trying to make it happen! http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/07/15/united-awards-originating-in-china-for-4-miles/
I discovered this blog while exploring one of my other passions – food. Your review of El Bulli (http://viewfromthewing.com/2008/04/19/off-to-roses-and-dinner-at-el-bulli/) got me hooked on this blog.
Thanks for the tips on mistake fares! Like this post:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/07/16/do-not-call-the-airline-or-hotel-during-a-mistake-fare-and-is-there-strength-in-numbers-or-best-to-keep-a-deal-quiet/
Have to sign up for USAirways & United cards when good bonuses are offered.
Credit card blogs – example http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/02/18/us-airways-mastercard-signup-bonus-changes-for-the-worse-but-how-you-can-still-benefit/
Do you know if this landing page is still valid?
35,000 miles after first purchase, no fee the first year, promise of 10,000 more miles at cardmember renewal in a year. There’s no landing page, but details of the signup bonus and fee waiver are in the terms and conditions of the offer (save those!).
I like this post because it highlights how you can obtain Chairmans status on US Airways with a shortcut.
This may be helpful when US Airways merges with AA.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/02/23/us-airways-trial-preferred-status-you-can-earn-the-top-elite-tier-even-if-you-just-sign-up-for-the-cheapest-silver-challenge