Family Flys Free

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After igniting his passion for award travel while planning his honeymoon, Ian now enjoys using points and miles to see the world with his wife and three internationally adopted kiddos. He loves dissecting loyalty programs to find maximum value. His goal is to demonstrate that extraordinary travel is possible for the ordinary family. When he's not chronicling his latest adventures with his kids, you might catch him musing over the ever-changing travel industry or complaining about the woes of regional flights.

News

Troubling New Alaska Award Chart, Southwest Meltdown Reimbursements, and an Unexpected Top Airplane Experience

Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!

Family Flys Free

December 30, 2022

Loyalty Programs

Last Call: Fast-Track to American Airlines Status for Hyatt Elite Members

American and Hyatt have patterned to offer an Instant Status Pass and challenge that could let you fast-track AAdvantage status for 2023.

Family Flys Free

December 27, 2022

News

Pulling a Snake Off a Plane, Why Flight Attendants Hate A350 Bins, and Is $4,000 in Annual Fees Worth It?

Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!

Family Flys Free

December 23, 2022

Commentary

New Record: 8 Minutes From Parking the Car to Butt in Airplane Seat

I've heard it said, if you're not occasionally missing a flight, you're arriving too early. I tried this recently, albeit unintentionally. And still made the flight.

Family Flys Free

December 22, 2022

News

No More @ElonJet, Boom’s Plans for a Supersonic Engine, and a Bunch of Bizarre Travel Gifts

Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!

Family Flys Free

December 16, 2022

Family Travel

One Sweltering Summer: Our Brief Midwest Road Trip

Summer in the muggy Midwest isn't for anyone. But we managed to sneak in a few days of sweaty sightseeing before visiting family in Missouri.

Family Flys Free

December 13, 2022

Family Travel

Delta Flight Issues: Proactively Salvaging Our Hawaii Trip

Here's how we were rescued from Delta flight issues on a recent trip. If there is one tip I have to offer, it is this: be proactive.

Family Flys Free

December 12, 2022

News

An All-New JetBlue TrueBlue, British Airways Reduces Surcharges, and Booking Emirates Via Aeroplan

Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!

Family Flys Free

December 9, 2022

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Reviews and Reports

Visiting Cahokia Mounds – A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Never heard of the extensive civilization that existed in North America prior to European contact? Learn about it by visiting Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site.

Family Flys Free

December 7, 2022