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Why treat airline crew badly when they could save your life?
Stories emerging from the Aeroflot accident in Moscow remind me how lucky we are that airline crews are…
Counterpoint: Daily Getaways are a waste of time
Why dedicate all that time and stress to buying a limited time, limited quantity deal on Daily Getaways when you can sign up for a miles/points credit card from the comfort of your home?
When Your Seatmate is an Unaccompanied Minor…
In all my years of traveling, I had the experience of flying next to an unaccompanied minor only…
Is this the (scary) future of airplane seating?
Imagine a bicycle seat with a lightly padded, upright piece of plastic to lean against.
Opinion: Passenger handed out goody bags when flying with a Baby
A few months ago, this article made the news where a mom, traveling with her newborn, handed each…
How to fly around North America in Delta First Class
After Delta devalued, I've used this redemption option to keep flying Delta without having to use any Sky Miles.
Is it time to ditch US based frequent flyer programs?
Since most of the legacy programs are dead, it's time to build loyalty through international programs that are still largely distance based.
The ‘New’ Starbucks Rewards Program: What you need to know
Here’s where the changes are really going into effect. The earning side of things is largely going to remain the same. However, major changes are happening on the redemption side.
How to Save Money On Every Single Marriott Stay!
Premise I’m starting a new series, to help people save money. I specialize in this, and I might…
Here’s why United MileagePlus has devalued
Unless you like to do nerdy or dorky things like sifting through 10k reports, you'd probably not have found out that a devaluation was coming. I analyze brands, business and media for a living, so I thought I should have a look at United as well.