Travel Tips Archives - Page 2 of 187

Are travel bloggers obsessed with luxury travel?

Are travel bloggers obsessed with luxury travel? Is there merit to this assumption, is it legit or should there be other priorities?

The Points Pundit

January 28, 2025

The notorious seat 10A on American Airlines A321.

I was boarding the flight from Las Vegas to Dallas looking forward to a normal flight. But then…

Travel When You Can

January 23, 2025

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.

The Points Pundit

January 23, 2025

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…

Travel Gadget Reviews

January 20, 2025

“Amazing offer, should I get this travel credit card right away?”

"This 150,000 points offer is amazing", but just because a travel credit card is offering such a high welcome bonus, should you go for it?

The Points Pundit

January 20, 2025

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.