required reading for frequent flyers
After a very flat month of July, TSA screening are on the rise again. We might not see a million this summer, but we are getting pretty close. The post TSA Screenings... Read More
See our Advertiser Disclosure here. Last November, I stayed at Disney’s Beach Club Resort with two of my kids before our DCL Very Merrytime cruise. We didn’t... Read More
Wondering if you're going to be on a packed plane? United is rebooking full flights and sending out notifications to affected passengers. The post Flight Full? United... Read More
Air travel is slowly rebounding after several depressing months. Carriers have adjusted capacity, resulting in high load factor flights during COVID-19. The post High... Read More
See our Advertiser Disclosure here. Paying for College with Travel Hacking Skills: I love this post from Mark on Miles to Memories. He is documenting how he is saving up... Read More
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too! The post Why Masks Are Actually Harmful,... Read More
Unless you're a seasoned traveler, you might not believe that there are airports worth visiting. But here are several that might pique your interest. The post 7 Amazing... Read More
See our Advertiser Disclosure here. “That hotel was a dump!” That’s what I hear when someone disses a hotel. But what exactly makes a hotel a dump?... Read More
See our Advertiser Disclosure here. Earlier today, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced another “voluntary” suspension of cruise... Read More
In 2019, I visited the Qatar Airways Doha Al Mourjan Business Class lounge in Hamad International Airport. Read this lounge review to find out about food, amenities, the... Read More
See our Advertiser Disclosure here. Last month, I wrote about my experience picking a vacation rental home for a trip next year. Staying on an island off the coast of... Read More
If you've not looked into Turkish Miles and Smiles, you need to. This award currency is excellent. Here are 10 of the best uses of Turkish Miles and Smiles: The post 10... Read More
See our Advertiser Disclosure here. Like many of you, I had big 2020 travel plans that didn’t materialize due to pandemic. We were supposed to go to Hawaii... Read More
The Museum of Flight in Seattle is one of my very favorite air & space museums that I've visited. Here are three reasons why you shouldn't pass it up: The post 3... Read More
As coronavirus wreaks havoc on global travel, we're seeing accelerated retirement of aircraft and products. Here are three I might not get to experience: The post 3... Read More
Taking Virtual School on the Road: This post on TPG brings up new travel opportunities for families who can do remote learning from a more desired location. School on... Read More
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too! The post United Pilot Furlough, Countries... Read More
Have you ever worried about booking a flight to the wrong airport? I have. Here's the situation a friend of mine was in after making this exact mistake. The post Travel... Read More
See our Advertiser Disclosure here. Amongst all of my trips and events that were canceled or postponed, I was still waiting on one event: the USA Gymnastics Olympic... Read More
See our Advertiser Disclosure here. This pandemic is forcing to us make decisions we never thought we’d have to make. Whether it’s choosing virtual school... Read More
If you ever want to kill some time, and jump down a few rabbit holes – think back on how your travel mindset has changed over the years. If you do, you’ll... Read More
Loyalty programs are a challenging topic to cover well, because the unique circumstances for each individual can drastically change the merits of any given program, or... Read More
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too! The post Aeroplan Anxiety, American... Read More
13 Mistakes to Avoid on your Next Vacation Home Rental: Many of us are relying on vacation home rentals more during this pandemic. TPG has a good list of mistakes to... Read More
See our Advertiser Disclosure here. Like many of you, I am longing for adventurous travel to return. With all of our canceled trips this summer, I have been wistfully... Read More
Air Canada has rolled out some customer-friendly changes, including updating their Aeroplan miles expiration policy to allow members more time to use miles! The post... Read More
With summer travel upon us, more people have been flying and transiting airports. But has the travel recovery come to a halt this month? The post Has Coronavirus Air... Read More
See our Advertiser Disclosure here. I used to love watching House Hunters on HGTV. In case you’re not familiar with the show, it follows a family as they look for... Read More
The United Island Hopper is one of the pinnacle avgeek experiences. United's unique route that dots a number of Pacific islands is truly unlike any other. The post 5... Read More
When the news hit yesterday that British Airways would be retiring their 747 fleet, I find myself reminiscing about my only experience aboard one in 2008. The post... Read More
American Airlines and JetBlue Form Partnership: I received an email about this yesterday, but Gary from View From the Wing does a great job of dissecting the info we... Read More