2013 Frequent Flyer Program Award Redemption Satisfaction Survey

2013 Frequent Flyer Program Award Redemption Satisfaction Survey

by Jeremy Del Nero

Those who travel frequently for work or leisure undoubtedly are members of a frequent flyer program.  Frequent Business Traveler and FlyerTalk, the world’s largest online travel community, want to know from you, our readers, how satisfied you are with the program or programs you participate in.
Please rate your level of satisfaction with one or more of the following frequent flyer programs based on your actual usage of the program within …

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Tumi Headphones by Monster – Review

by Jeremy Del Nero
Tumi Headphones by Monster – Review

The Tumi headphones by Monster come packaged in an attractive magnetically latching box, which should appeal to those who enjoy well designed packaging. Tumi and Monster worked together with a goal of creating a quality pair of headphones geared towards travelers seeking a high end listening experience.
Right out of the box the first impression the headphones made was one of quality itself.  Some might say they’re a tad on the …

2013 Lexus RX 350 F-Sport – Review and Test Drive

by Dan Collins
2013 Lexus RX 350 F-Sport – Review and Test Drive

The Lexus RX was one of, if not the first crossover to breach the then seemingly impenetrable market of truck-based SUVs in the U.S. and, since 1998, it has become a staple form of transport for suburban families and urban dwellers alike. In 2006, the RX became the first hybrid luxury crossover and, by the time the third generation RX was launched in 2010, the market was red hot, with …

Kempinski Hotel Airport Munich, Germany – Review

by Jonathan Spira
Kempinski Hotel Airport Munich, Germany – Review

The end of a journey can be sad but, over the past few years, there’s one thing I’ve always looked forward to the night before my departure from Munich: staying at the Kempinski Hotel Airport München.  As our European Editor Christian Stampfer and I drove up after a seven-hour drive from Italy, we received a warm greeting as the doorman walked over to the car, opened the doors, and offered …

Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel – Hotel Review

by Dan Collins
Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel – Hotel Review

The southern California coast is known for its beaches, canyons and is a longstanding favored destination for the elite. Carved into one of these seaside cliffs at the north end of Dana Point is the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel.
I arrived somewhat exhausted and disorganized after a CrossFit event, and while I was nowhere near my best, the Ritz-Carlton certainly was. My car door was opened, my baggage loaded onto a cart, …

Lobby Bar – May 17: Goldilocks, Green Eggs & Ham, Rock and Roll Bands, and the Tortoise and the Hare

by Jeremy Del Nero
Lobby Bar – May 17: Goldilocks, Green Eggs & Ham, Rock and Roll Bands, and the Tortoise and the Hare

The Lobby Bar – A Weekly Summary of Frequent Business Traveler News and Views
I can’t get no satisfaction. How satisfied are you with your frequent flyer programs?  The Rolling Stones suitably preferred Flintstones cars over air travel, but their frequent rollers program wasn’t listed.
Jonathan Spira and the Three Wines. Jonathan flies in American’s first class Flagship Suite aboard a Boeing 777-300ER.  He even completed a wine tasting in the air. …

Elgato EyeTV Mobile – Review

by Jeremy Del Nero
Elgato EyeTV Mobile – Review

As more and more people use video streaming sites to watch their favorite TV content via their personal computers, the need for a traditional television set is declining.  Elgato noticed this trend and responded by launching a line of products that transform mobile electronics into TV viewing platforms. One of these devices, the EyeTV Mobile, allows iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad owners to watch live local TV on their devices.
The …

Mandarin Oriental, Washington, D.C. – Hotel Review

by Ramsey Qubein
Mandarin Oriental, Washington, D.C. – Hotel Review

Situated on the edge of the tidal basin and within minutes of the city’s main tourist attractions along the Mall (including the Smithsonian museums, Capitol building, and Washington Monument), this hotel caters to both tourists and business travelers. It is just a short stroll from the Smithsonian metro station putting it within a few minutes’ distance of any point in D.C. including National Reagan Airport.
Doormen stand at the ready to …