Points With a Crew
8 Minutes to Make Our Flight at O’Hare: An American Airlines IRROPS Adventure
During a bad weather event, American Airlines tried to rebook us through Tucson (!). Here's what happened next and how 1 gate agent helped us save the day
Live and Let’s Fly
Couple Books Aisle And Window On United Airlines, Then Talks Over Passenger Stuck In The Middle
A United Airlines passenger shared a story about a seat swap conversation after ending up between a married couple who had booked the window and aisle hoping the middle would remain empty. I have some sympathy for almost everyone involved here, but there is one part of this strategy that...
Miles For Family
Booked a last-minute getaway on miles and points
I just got back from a trip to Asia, and re-entry has not been easy. So I must be crazy to think about traveling again in the near future, right? Well, having miles and points makes you do crazy things. After discovering my work schedule is giving me an extended...
Miles For Family
Back from Thailand and Singapore! 7 Biggest Takeaways
Hello readers! I’m back from my trip to Singapore and Thailand. Due to a flight delay, I got back a day later than planned and had to head right back to work immediately. So, my sleep schedule and jet lag has taken a bit longer to work itself out. However,...
Live and Let’s Fly
Ryanair Faces UK Investigation For Making Parents Pay To Sit With Their Kids
Ryanair is under investigation in the UK over its policy of making parents pay to sit next to their children, a practice the budget carrier defends as lawful and family-friendly. I have to admit that I am very sympathetic to Ryanair here. Ryanair Faces UK Investigation Over Charging Parents To...
The Travel Sisters
Best Father’s Day Travel Gifts For Dad
Shopping for a travel gift for Father's Day? We have put together a list of the best travel gifts for dad that he will love.
Travel Points Playbook
New Free Checked “Bag” Option for Select Southwest Flights
In April of this year, Southwest began service to a new destination, Santa Rosa, California at the Charles…
Your Mileage May Vary
Cruise Line Left Family Of 9 Behind After Cruise-Sponsored Excursion
One of the biggest selling points of cruise-line-sponsored excursions is peace of mind. Pay a little extra, and if something goes wrong getting back to the ship, you’re supposedly protected.…
Points Miles and Bling
Trying to Book 4 Business Class Seats Is Brutal in 2026
Family travel on points has become dramatically more difficult over the past few years. This is a blog post genuinely…
Live and Let’s Fly
Baby Naomi Took Her First Flight In Delta One And Never Made A Peep
Kudos to Baby Naomi for her first flight and her lovely parents for being so gracious on my Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Atlanta. Baby Naomi Was A Perfect Passenger In Delta One Toward the end of the boarding for my A350-900 flight from LAX-ATL, a young...
Points Miles and Bling
How to Share Aeroplan Elite Benefits with Travel Companions
Being able to share your elite benefits with your travel companions is one of travel’s joys, as far as I’m…
Bald Thoughts
9 Ways to Save Money on Gas (From a Sports Dad Who Drives Hundreds of Miles a Week)
If anyone has a reason to care about gas prices, it’s me. As a sports dad in Tennessee, I spend a significant chunk of my life behind the wheel. Whether it’s driving my kids to practices, games, or tournaments, I’m driving constantly throughout the Southeast. Even when gas prices are...
Miles For Family
The “Ass-Saver” and two other travel accessories I’m bringing on my flights to Asia
For my upcoming trip to Asia, my goal is to pack as light as possible. However, I am bringing a few accessories that aren’t exactly necessary but that I’m hoping will make my flights much more comfortable. Sondur Travel Cushion (aka the “Ass-Saver”) For weeks, my Facebook algorithm kept showing...
Miles For Family
Today is the last day to book Hyatt Awards before Changes
As I mentioned in a previous post, today is the last day to book Hyatt awards before changes go into effect tomorrow, May 20, 2026. Currently, each Hyatt award category has Off-Peak, Standard and Peak levels. The changes that start on May 20 will include 5 levels: Lowest Low Moderate...
The Travel Sisters
The Best Things to Do in Chicago This Summer (From Locals!)
The best things to do in Chicago in the summer.