
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.
Travel Planning Gone Wrong: Booking a Ticket to the Wrong Portland!
Have you ever worried about booking a flight to the wrong airport? I have. Here's the situation a friend of mine was in after making this exact mistake.
Aeroplan Anxiety, American Domestic Dreamliner Routes, and Monkeys in Kathmandu
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Aeroplan Improves Miles Expiration Policy and Adds Flexibility
Air Canada has rolled out some customer-friendly changes, including updating their Aeroplan miles expiration policy to allow members more time to use miles!
Has Coronavirus Air Travel Recovery Stalled?
With summer travel upon us, more people have been flying and transiting airports. But has the travel recovery come to a halt this month?
5 Thoughts On Planning a United Island Hopper Trip
The United Island Hopper is one of the pinnacle avgeek experiences. United's unique route that dots a number of Pacific islands is truly unlike any other.
Remembering My Only Trip Aboard a British Airways 747
When the news hit yesterday that British Airways would be retiring their 747 fleet, I find myself reminiscing about my only experience aboard one in 2008.
Massive American Job Cuts, Alaska Lounges Reopening, and Chase 5/24 Apathy
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Alaska Airlines Grows At LAX With 8 New Nonstop Destinations
Alaska Airlines is moving to expand their LAX hub with 8 newly-announced routes. These include destinations in four states, including Hawaii!!
Sadness: Canceling My Boeing 747-8 Upper Deck Flight
After anticipating a trip to Seoul aboard a Boeing 747-8 in upper deck business class, it sadly looks like I'm going to have to cancel my upcoming trip. :-(
Are You Targeted For The 125,000-Point Amex Platinum Offer?
The American Express Platinum is a popular premium card with a hefty annual fee. It looks like Amex is targeting folks with a best-ever 125K offer!