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.
Bummer: Aha! Airlines Ending Service to My Local Airport
Well, that's a bummer. It appears that demand is not sufficient for aha! to justify the Reno to Arcata route. Service to ACV will be terminating at the end of March after just a matter of months.
Review: Westin Memphis Beale Street Executive Suite
Look no further than the Westin Memphis Beale Street for an unbeatable location, friendly staff, and excellent accommodations while staying footsteps from the birthplace of the Blues.
Iceland Encourages COVID Infection, Kyiv Airport Under Attack, and There’s No Surprising Miles and Points Nerds
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!
Orlando Airport Motorized Suitcase Chase [video], Alaska Air Airfare Subscription, and Yet Another Icelandic Airline
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!
Full Review: LightPhone II, A Good Non-Smartphone Option
After ditching my smartphone in late 2020, I’ve not looked back. It was a needed change, and there…
Almost Losing My Phone: A Cell Phone Protection Coverage Benefit Reminder
Have you ever had to make a cell phone protection coverage benefit claim through a credit card? I came close this past week.
Unruly Family Causes Emergency Landing, Bank of America Fraud Ordeal, and Dystopian Hong Kong Restrictions
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!
Is It Worth Spending $25,000 for Delta Platinum Medallion Status?
I've been planning to use the Delta Platinum Amex card to earn Medallion status this year. However, I am now rethinking this plan. Here's why:
Review: Intercontinental Athenaeum Athens
The InterContinental Athens offers a nice stay, but falls short of that luxury feel you expect from IHG's flagship brand. Here's my review:
My Favorite and Least Favorite IHG Premier Card Changes
Check out the IHG Premier card changes coming in March 2022, including what I see as positives and negatives to the revamped product.