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.
Get Points for Expiring Hyatt Certs, Longest and Shortest Airport Runways, and Heroism from a TSA Agent
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Review: Emirates 777-300ER Business Class – Athens to Newark
Emirates delivers on their soft product, but the seat and cabin of their 777-300ER business class fall short. Check out my full review on a one of their fifth freedom flights from Athens to Newark.
Final A380 Delivery, Alaska Status Qualification Extension, and Qantas Order a Blow to Boeing
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Can’t Say No To (Almost) Free: My aha! Flight Review
Never heard of aha! airlines? Then check out this flight review of the new regional carrier based in Reno, serving several smaller California cities, plus destinations in Oregon and Washington.
Delta’s Basic Economy Gut Punch, Creativity With an Expiring Hotel Certificate, and Airlines Pass the Blame for Meltdowns
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Double Review: Comparing Hyatt Place and Hyatt House, Anchorage
Considering visiting Alaska this summer? The Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Anchorage are great award travel choices. Here is my review of both.
Anxiety in Albania: How I Nearly Didn’t Make It Out of Tirana
Dealing with unanticipated difficulties while traveling is more about mindset than tools. And maybe some luck. At least in this case.
Nice Amex Transfer Bonus Offer, a New Low Cost Airline Alliance, Plus a Status Match Opportunity
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Review: Goldair Handling Lounge, Athens (International)
The Goldair Handling Lounge Athens may be the contract Emirates lounge in the Greek capital, but it's a far cry from one of the airline's own lounges. The space is worn, plain, and badly in need of a refresh. Add to that a less-than-stellar COVID-19 food selection, and it's probably a pass, if not for the reasonable drink selection.
Nightmare Flight to Amsterdam, Unique SLC Winter Ideas, and Unwitting Chase Freedom Product Changes
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!