
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.
Limiting Travel Won’t Stop COVID, Landing on Antarctic Ice, and Welcome Award Travel News
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Airlines Have Been Guaranteed a Cumulative $123 Billion in Aid
With the global aviation industry in shambles, airlines have had to turn to governments for aid, to the tune of over $120B USD. Here's how it breaks down:
Tucson Hiking in 10 Photos
Desert hiking is a personal favorite. Even during the hot season, you can enjoy early morning outings. Here are my best shots from 3 days of Tucson hiking:
My 10 Top U.S. Bucket List Destinations
With so much international travel shut down, I've been giving more thought to exploring my own country. Here are my top 10 U.S. bucket list destinations:
Au Revoir, Air France A380s. You Will Be Missed.
Air France has made a fateful announcement: their superjumbos will fly no more. Here's why Air France retiring their A380 fleet saddens me.
Over 50% Of Travel Jobs Gone, Luxury NYC Hotel Shuttering, and Canceled Maui 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!
SFO Terminal 3 Is A Shell of Its Former Self During COVID-19
On Sunday I flew for the first time in three months. My layover at SFO illustrated just how much travel has slowed. SFO Terminal 3 was eerily quiet.
Why Social Distancing On Planes Doesn’t Fly, A Surprising Aircraft Retirement, And Roads Trips Are In For 2020
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
This Is Why We Need Travel Back, Even Amid COVID-19
The travel industry has come to a screeching halt during the coronavirus pandemic. But is travel actually dangerous to public health during COVID-19?
LifeMiles Making Me Crazy, Lifetime Status Honey Pot, and When Can We Responsibly Travel?
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!