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.

New Air Service at My Home Airport? Yes, I Booked the First Flight Out!

It's not often we see a new U.S. airline. Avelo Airlines, a new West Coast budget carrier, took me completely by surprise.

Family Flys Free

April 10, 2021

News

737MAX Grounded Again, United Being Typical United, and the Odd Reason TUI Flight Takes Off Overweight

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

Family Flys Free

April 9, 2021

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Commentary

Why I Wasn’t Supposed to Fly Home Last Week

Sometimes plans go awry for a better reason. This past week was one of those times. You might call it chance. I call it God's providence. My trip home started out...

Family Flys Free

April 7, 2021

Reviews and Reports

The Loneliest Road in America? This Might Be Even More Lonely.

Buying a vehicle out of state means it's road trip time. But why take the quickest route when you can enjoy what might be the loneliest road in America?

Family Flys Free

April 6, 2021

News

Record-Breaking 787 Flight, Amazing ‘Safety Dance’ Update, and Passing on the COVID-19 Vax

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

Family Flys Free

April 2, 2021

Commentary

No Way: Airbus Renews A380 Production??

After sending out what would likely be the last A380, Airbus has completely reversed course, renewing production on the jet in a bold move with Emirates!

Family Flys Free

April 1, 2021

Review: Flying United Business Class, San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK)

Experience the comfort of flying United Business class SFO to JFK on the new service. I missed the inaugural, but here is my review of the 737-300 premium cabin.

Family Flys Free

March 31, 2021