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What our miles and points are really worth…
What's the real value of our miles and points? This is a topic that is often discussed quite fervently in our community. Here's what I think.
A Quick Beer at the Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge Tokyo Narita (2019)
A few years back, I had a quick layover at Tokyo and decided to visit the Japan Airlines…
How Saving Miles for Emergencies had Saved My Behind
dInstead of focusing on using miles for aspirational awards, I’d like to take a moment to focus on…
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert Experience in Dublin
Happy New Year to my fellow readers! I am looking forward to a fresh start in 2025. Last…
Travel Tip: Selecting Seats Strategically when Expecting a Gate Upgrade
Selecting seats strategically when expecting a gate upgrade is very important when your companion might not clear the upgrade. As a frequent flyer of Air Canada, I am allowed to upgrade up to two additional companions on the same reservation as me. I also get preferred seat selection for myself and all my companions when traveling on the same reservation. Although I am writing this in context of Air Canada, the same strategy will apply to any airline where you are expecting a gate upgrade.
Aisle Versus Window Seat: Why I’ve Changed Teams
Had you asked me a few years ago, I would have said that I am staunchly #TeamWindowSeat. It was the clear winner. But a few factors over the past several years have slowly transitioned me to an aisle seat man. Here is how the aisle versus window seat debate has broken down, at least in my thinking over my travels.
Tallying Up 2023 & 2024 Travel: Closing in on Visiting All 50 States
I like to take stock of each year's travel as we pass from one year into the next. There's usually a clear favorite trip, and there's certainly a clear favorite each year. This is the qualitative side, and arguably the most important. But as a points and miles nerd with a numbers brain, I also like to tally up travel quantitatively. Here's how the numbers stack up for 2023 and 2024.
Our Top 4 Family Travel Mishaps
Traveling can be stressful. But traveling with kids can make many situations worse. Far worse. Here are our top four family travel mishaps:
Delta Sky Club Charlotte Opens
Delta Sky Club Charlotte opens today, adding much needed lounge capacity to one of the busiest airports in…
Breaking Your Spirit: How the DOJ Hates Spirit Airlines
The DOJ hates Spirit Airlines. Or at least it seems to. For the last few years, the Department…