
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.
LEVEL Europe, Owned By IAG, Enters Insolvency
LEVEL Europe has entered insolvency three months into the global pandemic. The IAG-owned airline is one of the few low-cost carriers IAG owns.
This Is The New All-Inclusive I’m Eyeing For This Fall
After being introduced to the Hyatt portfolio last year, the Alila Ventana Big Sur is now at the top of my list for an all-inclusive stay later in 2020.
Current Frustrations Trying to Book Domestic United Tickets Using Turkish Miles
After successfully ticketing multiple reservations by email through a Turkish reservations office, I've run into a rough patch trying to book award flights.
Why I Make My Kids Do Hard Things While Traveling
Travel offers kids a great chance to grow through new experiences. I'm not afraid of making my kids do hard things while traveling. Here's why:
Ditching Travel Entitlement, Why Travel Restrictions Need to Go, and Is Travel Shaming Still a Thing?
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
An Unexpected Treat: My Unique Airline Tail Sighting at SFO on Sunday
After passing through SFO more times than I can count, I've gotten used to the mix of carriers the airport sees. But there was a new tail present on Sunday.
Travel Is Coming Back! Highest Number of TSA Screenings Yesterday Since April Low
After htting a low of just 4% of year-over-year traffic, Sunday saw the highest number of TSA screenings since the coronavirus pandemic started.
How Long Does It Take To Build A Commercial Aircraft?
Ever wondered how long does it take to build a commercial airplane? Well, here are the general timeframes it takes for a number of common aircraft:
Vegas Reopening Experience, Lufthansa’s €1.2 Billion Loss, and How To Ger All Marriott Credit Cards
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Which Airport Serves The Most Airlines?
Have you ever wondered which airport serves the most airlines? This is different than destinations or passenger traffic. The answer might surprise you!