What Elite Status Can Change on a Four-Segment Business Trip
A regional-to-hub-to-hub business trip is a good test case for what elite status actually does versus what it merely improves the odds of.
How I Use a 90-Minute Connection as Part of the Workday
A 90-minute connection isn't dead time if you plan it right. Here's the routine I use at a hub like Charlotte to turn a layover into an actual block of productive work.
Club Check: What I Look for in a Charlotte Admirals Club Visit
A recurring look at whether an Admirals Club visit actually earns its keep, starting with the busiest test case American has: a Charlotte connection during a peak bank.
45 Minutes at AVP: What a Fast Regional-Airport Morning Looks Like
Big hubs get the attention, but for a 7 a.m. departure, a small regional airport can save you more time than any lounge or fast-track lane ever will.
AVP to Charlotte: Why the First Leg of a Business Trip Matters
A short regional hop out of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton looks like the least important part of a four-city business trip. It usually isn't.