
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.
Great News: SFO Airport First to Open Rapid COVID-19 Testing
Through a partnership with Dignity Health, SFO rapid COVID testing is the first of its kind at a major U.S. international airport.
Summer Reflection: Thankful For The Limited Travel We Enjoyed
Our summer travels did not turn out anything close to how I hoped or planned. But I am still thankful that we were able to enjoy a few domestic trips.
Over 1,800 Delta Pilots Retire, Exciting Virgin Atlantic Changes, and TSA Odd Way of Collecting “Tips”?
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
5 Tips For Visiting Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s Estate
Interested in visiting Monticello, the beautiful estate that once belonged to Thomas Jefferson? Here are five tips for getting the most out of your tour.
Devastating Forecast: Travel Losing 200 Million Jobs and $5.5 Trillion in GDP
The WTTC released their latest forecast for the travel and tourism sector, and it isn't pretty. We need a better response to COVID than quarantines.
The Pain of Last-Minute Flight Changes During COVID-19
Flying during the pandemic has been a challenge. One hurdle has been the last-minute flight changes during COVID-19 that have impacted our trips.
Marriott’s Excellent Fall 2020 Promotion: Get 2,500 Points Per Stay
Marriott has launched an excellent fall 2020 promotion where you can earn 2,500 bonus points per stay through October 18. Here are all the details:
Problematic UK Quarantine, Delta COVID-19 Employee Testing, and a First Pandemic Business Trip
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Infected With COVID-19 Abroad? This Potential Policy Would Bar U.S. Re-entry
The Trump administration has circulated an internal memo detailing a new potential policy that would prevent COVID-infected U.S. citizens from returning.
TSA Screenings Top 800,000 For First Time Since March!
After a very flat month of July, TSA screening are on the rise again. We might not see a million this summer, but we are getting pretty close.