
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.
This Is Why You Need Global Entry: Gate to Gone in Under 10 Minutes
A recent experience entering the United States at LAX cemented the fact that the cost of Global Entry is worth it. More than worth it, in most cases.
Review: Alitalia 777-200ER Business Class – Rome to LAX
Curious about the premium cabin offered by Italy's flag carrier? Here is my review of Alitalia 777-200ER business class on a return from Europe this fall.
Travel Privilege Tuesday: Why Native English Speakers Have It Easy
Have you gotten used to people understanding you when you travel the globe? It is definitely a privilege speaking English as a traveler. Here's why.
3 Common Mileage Currencies I’ve Never Used for an Award Flight
Have you ever realized that you've waded deep into the details of frequent flier programs you'll never use? I have. Here are three great ones I've not used.
[Targeted] Get A 30% Bonus Transferring Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic Miles
Virgin Atlantic is again offering an excellent 30% bonus with transferring Amex Membership Rewards to Flying Club miles. Here are some great ways to maximize this promo.
Review: Pau Casals VIP Lounge Barcelona, a Priority Pass Lounge
Prior to embarking in Alitalia business class back to the United States, I had a chance to visit the Pau Casals VIP Lounge Barcelona. Here's my review:
How to Request a Wyndham Status Match (And Why You Should!)
Requesting a Wyndham status match is a great way to capitalize on your elite benefits with another chain, and it also opens the door to additional matches.
Two No-Notice Devaluations, Meltdown at Aeroplan, And Why Turkish Awards are Garbage
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Finnair A321 Economy Review: Helsinki to Barcelona
During a recent jaunt to Finland, I flew Finnair A321 economy class intra-Europe between Helsinki and Barcelona. Here's my review of the flight.
5 Reasons Why Airports Are A Substitute For Disneyland
Convinced you need to take your kids to Disneyland? Here's why an airport is just as great of an option, if not better. And so much more affordable.