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.
New Disney Hacks Site, Amsterdam Airport Crash, and Why Flight Attendants Won’t Fly the 737 MAX
Here are the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Why I Don’t Always Take A Suite Upgrade
While I typically welcome room upgrades by a hotel, there is one situation where turning down a generous suite upgrade actually makes sense.
This Is Why You Always Reevaluate Your Hotel Bookings
After making a booking using a Hyatt free night certificate, I found out that hard way that I should have been tracking the booking I made.
What Does The First 737 MAX Order Cancellation Mean For Boeing?
With Boeing facing the its first 737 MAX cancellation from the order books, what does the future hold for the aerospace giant?
Reminder: Earn 8,000 Points Plus A Free Night Trying New Hyatt Brands
Hyatt is running a promotion where you can earn both bonus points and a free night if you can pay a visit to each of their four near brands this year.
Two Expensive Cities With Hyatt Free Night Certificate Sweet Spots
Sometimes finding a good points hotel in an expensive city can be a chore. But here are two great options for Hyatt free night certificates in the U.S.
Stymied By This Overlooked United Upgrade Detail
After booking award tickets for peak summer travel, I wondered why my son and I didn't qualify for complimentary upgrades. The issue turned out to be...
Best Miles And Points For Last-Minute Summer Flights
Looking for a spontaneous escape? Have an unepxected emergency? These are the best miles and points for last-minute flights, summer or not.
Review: American Airlines 777-200 Business Class – Dallas to Buenos Aires
Back in April my daughter and I flew American Airlines 777-200 business class from Dallas to Buenos Aires. Here's a review of our experience:
My 3 Best-Value Flight Award Bookings
With a good number of award bookings under my belt, ranging from typical economy to top-notch business, I thought I'd share the best in terms of value.