
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.
Outrage Over Full Planes, Stupid Defense of Airline Shenanigans, and Will Citi Force Changes at Chase?
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
American Airlines Retires Four Plane Types Early Due To Coronavirus
Airline fleet retirements are typically planned years in advance. But with the global pandemic causing industry crisis, some aircraft won't be returning.
Why I’m Glad Life Is (Mostly) Normal Here
Living in a rural area may give me a different perspective on the coronavirus pandemic. Life is different, but a little more normal than one might assume.
Spirit Offered Me Over Twice My Ticket Value To Take A Voucher. I Said No.
As expected, a flight I booked for May was canceled. What I didn't expect was the very generous offer for additional voucher credit.
Missing School for Vacation, Americans Not Flying Anytime Soon, and Do We Need an Amazon Prime Bailout?
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
My Chase Travel/Finnair Cancellation Frustration
After an awful experience trying to cancel a United ticket, processing a cancellation through Finnair and Chase Travel was basically just as frustrating.
Passengers Sleep in Cardboard Boxes, An Flag Carrier Name Change, and Airlines Get Vouchers Instead of a Bailout?
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Is This The End of South African Airways?
South African Airways has long been in poor financial shape. Now COVID-19 may be the straw that breaks the proverbial camel's back.
Did I Miss My Chance To Ever Fly On An Airbus A340?
With the coronavirus impacting air travel demand around the globe, we are seeing the early retirement of many aircraft. Among these is the Airbus A340.
Excellent Upgrade Offers for the American Express Everyday and Blue Cash Cards!
Some American Express accounts are showing upgrade offers for two card products: The Everyday and Blue Cash. Here are the offer details: