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.
Review: Avelo Airlines Arcata-Eureka “Inaugural” to Burbank
Check out startup Avelo Airlines through my experience flying their first flight out of Arcata-Eureka, California (ACV). The new budget airline brings some refreshing competition and is well worth the price paid.
When Lunch Costs More Than Your Flight
After booking the cheapest airline ticket I've ever purchased, I had an amusing moment when I realized I was spending more on lunch than on the flight.
Ridiculous Travel Insurance Saga, Unique Nashville Experiences, and a New Icelandic Airline Coming in June!
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: NH Collection Mexico City Airport T2 Hotel
The NH Collection Mexico City Airport T2 Hotel offers comfortable rooms and incredible convenience. Other hotel features are a bit lacking, however. Here's my review of the property.
Review: Hyatt Regency Merida, Mexico
Enjoy comfortable rooms and excellent staff and service at the upscale Hyatt Regency Merida north of the city's historic center. Here's my review of the property:
Overlooked Airline Programs, Funny Overpacking Tweets, and Asking for Cash Flight Refunds
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Where Has All The Award Space Gone?
After months of wide open schedules with award space galore, summer travel demand means that airlines have tightened up the award travel landscape.
World’s Most Beautiful Places, New East Coast Airline, and Another Carrier Retires Their A380s
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: Aeromexico 737 Business Class – SFO to MEX
Check out the review of my experience flying comfortably in Aeromexico 737 business class from San Francisco to Mexico City.
Inaugural Airline Flight Report, More Bonvoy Madness, and Should You Travel to Mexico?
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!