
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.
Review: United 757-200 Transcontinental Business Class
After flying to Newark in a 777-300ER Polaris seat, I was able to enjoy United 757-200 transcontinental business class on my return. Here's my review:
Marriott Bonvoyed Itself, New BofA Appilication Limits, and the Cost of the BA Strike
Here are the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
United Transcontinental Polaris Review: It’s All About the Seat!
In August I booked a whirlwind out-and-back trip to Newark, flying in a United transcontinental Polaris seat on the outbound. Here's my review:
Review: United Club SFO Concourse F
It's not often I use domestic airline lounges, but I paid a visit to the United Club SFO Concourse F before a premium service flight. Here's my review:
3 Day American Airlines Nightmare, Smoking a Joint In-Flight, and New Tiny Room Hyatt Brand
Here are the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
How To Convert Citi Double Cash Cashback To ThankYou Points
With the new option to convert Citi DoubleCash cashback to ThankYou Points, my estimation of this card has really gone up. Here's exactly how to do this:
5 Interesting Airline Routes I Didn’t Know Existed
I love searching Google Flights for odd and interesting airline routes. Here are five rather obscure ones I came across in the past couple weeks.
Travel Regrets and Addictions, Flying Free With Kids, And A Crazy 84-Route Expansion!
Here are the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Xiamen Air 787-9 Economy Review: XMN to LAX
Closing out a 3-day adventure to Taipei, my son and I flew Xiamen Air 787-9 economy class from Xiamen to Los Angeles. Here's my review of the experience:
Does This Route Ever Release Business Class Award Space?
I'm used to having to work hard to find and book certain awards. But this route takes the cake as the most impossible to book. I'm finding NO award seats!