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Dear United: I Will Never Take A Paid Flight With You Again
United has gone from bad to worse in recent weeks. Rather than refunding affected customers, they are holding everyone's money. Well, it's goodbye, United.
As Covid19 wrecks markets, will Chase relax the 5/24 rule?
By many estimates, the economy could get worse before it gets better. Is it just a matter of time before we see Chase 5/24 relaxed or done away with?
Monday Memories: Our Humorous Experience Entering Ireland
With the travel-less-ness settling in, I find myself reminiscing about some of our funniest travel moments over the years. Entering Ireland in 2016...
An open letter to the travel industry
As everyone takes a break from travel, Mother Nature sets the record straight and writes an open letter to the travel industry.
Hunkering Down and Hoarding Points: Award Travel in 2020
My travel plans at the outset of 2020 were bright, and I looked forward to several trips this year. Now everything is in question. But I still have a plan.
Social Distancing could sound the death knell for travel in 2020
Social Distancing is the new normal & for good reason. But will the travel industry recover? Will people be able to break the social distancing habit?
Have You Ever Been Missing From A Flight Manifest?
In January I flew to Boston and back. It was as routine, except for one strange thing. I didn't know it was possible to be missing from a flight manifest.
C’mon, Airlines. Cancel My Flights Already.
With the fallout of a coronavirus pandemic affecting airlines and travel, I find myself playing chicken for my upcomign trip. Who will cancel first?
Finally Approved! My Two-Month Chase Ink Preferred Application Saga
After being approved for multiple business credit cards, I figured I had things down pat. Not. The Chase Ink Preferred application process was more than I bargained for.
My Coronavirus Dilemma: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
The world has been fixated on the news of the novel coronavirus that continues to spread. With it unlikely to be stopped, does it make sense to not travel?