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.
Moving on Up to Mint: My Status Match Pays Off
When JetBlue offered a status match after Delta’s impending changes (some of which the carrier rolled back), I…
Is This the Best Corner of Denver International Airport?
Denver International Airport has quite the long-term plan. Years ago, a friend in Colorado Springs told me to…
The Redwood House: Review of a Wyndham Vacasa Redemption
I’ve never been into vacation rentals. This isn’t because I don’t appreciate their uniqueness, the additional space, or…
Homeless Hotel-Living after Hurricane, Marriott SNA Updates, and Woman Tries to Flag Down Her Missed Flight
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
Almost Falling Prey to the “Value” Trap
I’m definitely one of those award travel aficionados who likes to get the most out of his points.…
Negative Change to Wyndham Vacasa Bookings, How to Afford Travel Splurges, and Dealing with a Frustrating Delta
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
Vacasa: The Best Way to Use Wyndham Points
Wyndham first turned my head when they rolled out a flat-rate redemption structure where a free night at…
United Unveils “Polaris 2.0”, LAX Terminals Finally All Connected, and What Is the Best Age to Travel with Kids?
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
And Here I Thought My JetBlue Delta Status Match Was a Long Shot
Unless you’ve been living under a rock when it comes to award travel news, the big story this…
Bird Disrupts O’Hare Operations, New U.S. Bank Bonus Offer, and Ryanair Takes One for His Team
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!