
Family Flys Free
835 posts
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.
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.
4 Reasons Why I Love LAX
A few weeks ago I listed the reasons why I can't stand Los Angeles International Airport. But things aren't all bad. Here are the reasons why I enjoy LAX.
Did American Send You a Lame “Secure Your Status” Offer? Do This Instead.
American Airlines send you a status offer asking for far too much money? Here is a better strategy if you're keen on keeping elite status.
Review: Aspire Lounge Helsinki
Prior to a flight to Barcelona, I used my Priority Pass membership to access the Aspire Lounge Helsinki Airport. Here I review the features and experience.
Why I Passed on a $29 First Class Upgrade
First class upgrade buy-ups can be ridiculously priced. But here is why I pass on ever "cheap" ones that cost just $30 to $50.
48 Hours in Helsinki: Enjoying Finland’s Capital in Autumn
I spent a whirlwind weekend exploring the Finnish capital back in October. Here's how my 48 hours in Helsinki went down, what I did, saw and ate!