Miles For Family
All About my Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Stash
Note: I’m traveling this week with limited access to internet. Responses to comments and emails will be delayed. Between my husband and me, we have almost 800,000 miles and points in various currencies (bank points, airline miles and hotel points). How did we get these miles, and what trips are...
Frequent Miler
Hilton’s NoMad London – Bottom Line Review
My wife and I just returned from a short trip to London where we stayed at the NoMad hotel. It’s in a beautifully restored building which used to be home to a famous police station and courthouse. Hilton bought the NoMad brand last year and I was eager to give...
Live and Let’s Fly
The Last Snow Day Of The Season In LA…
Yesterday, we enjoyed what will likely be the last snow day of the season after a road trip to the northeastern corner of Los Angeles County. Snow Day In Los Angeles County…The Last Of The Season While much of the country has been blanketed by snow this winter season, Los...
View from the Wing
Maximize Your Miles: Master the Two-Card Strategy Every Smart Traveler Uses
Maximizing credit card rewards requires a strategic two-card approach, focusing on cards that offer more than one point per dollar on spending and allow point combining across different reward programs.
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Maximize Your Miles: Master the Two-Card Strategy Every Smart Traveler Uses
Maximizing credit card rewards requires a strategic two-card approach, focusing on cards that offer more than one point per dollar on spending and allow point combining across different reward programs.
Continue reading Maximize Your Miles: Master the Two-Card Strategy Every Smart Traveler Uses...
TravelUpdate
Scotland. I Need to Revisit Scotland.
My one visit to Scotland was all the way back in 2008. We covered 70+ miles of hiking in just three days, followed by a day in Inverness before finishing off the trip in Edinburgh. It was a great experience for an almost-19-year-old. And now I want to go back....
Traveling For Miles
Save on Hertz spending with this targeted Amex offer
It's Monday, and that means that we're seeing Amex publish a few new targeted offers today, and one of the potentially more useful travel-related offers that I can see in my accounts is this offer for a saving of up to 20% on a future Hertz rental.
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Miles For Family
Pros and Cons of Premium Economy on International Flights
Note: I’m traveling this week with limited access to internet. Responses to comments and emails will be delayed. By using miles and points from credit card bonuses, my family has flown on long-haul flights in Business, Premium Economy and Economy. While it’s hard to beat the luxury of business class,...
God Save The Points
Final Call: £1657 London-New York Business Class + Hotel Offers
The baseline for great flight deals has gone up a bit in 2025, but there’s a chance to get around that today with a great British...
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Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Arrivals Lounge London (LHR)
The strong tailwind on our Denver – London flight gave us a few extra minutes to review the United Arrivals Lounge in LHR Terminal 2, a respectable amenity for business class passengers. United Arrivals Lounge London Review (LHR) There was real fear this lounge would never reopen after the pandemic,...
Nerd Ka Travel
Southwest Transformation: Checked Bag Changes, Codeshares & Layoffs
Southwest Airlines has announced a series of significant changes aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and financial performance, including the end of its long-standing free checked bags policy and a substantial workforce reduction. End of Free Checked Bags Policy For nearly
2PAXfly
AUSTRALIA: Passenger protections go to Senate enquiry
Australia’s airline industry is under fire again, with renewed scrutiny on passenger rights and compensation for delays and cancellations at a Senate inquiry. It looks like Qantas will need to be dragged kicking and screaming to compensate consumers for not delivering flights on time. Remember this is the airline that...
View from the Wing
What’s In My Wallet – My Credit Card Strategy (2025)
I've cleaned out my wallet and I'm not carrying nearly as many credit cards on a daily basis any longer. Still, my wallet is a great window in the spending choices I make every day. What gets a wallet slot, and what cards I have but keep in a drawer,...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Andaz Savannah By Hyatt
It’s always a pleasure to try a new property and Hyatt rarely lets us down, but the Andaz Savannah experience was a mixed bag. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Location Positioned in the historic district on Ellis Square,...
View from the Wing
Hotel 50 Bowery Review, Hyatt’s Hidden Bargain In Chinatown With Stylish Albeit Small Rooms And Friendly Staff
After arriving into Manhattan by BLADE helicopter I caught a Lyft over to Hyatt's Hotel 50 Bowery in Chinatown.
This was actually my first JdV property. I was a little bit excited over it because this is one of the brands that Hyatt acquired as part of its...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Silver Retained. But New Battles Await – Miles to Bucharest
Silver Retained. But New Battles Await Miles to Bucharest Fool me once. Shame on you. Fool me twice. Shame on me. And I’ve got my fair share of shame after this trip. Let’s dive into the wrap-up for this trip report. In this adventure The Last Gasp of Silver (or...
View from the Wing
New to Miles and Points? Learn These 10 Essential Lessons To Kickstart Your Success
I sometimes assume too much - airline miles are old hat to me, I've been traveling for work for 3 decades and writing about this space for 22 years. But when I start talking to people who are familiar, and earn plenty of points, even some of the starting...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Polaris Business Class Review From The Eyes Of A 7-Year-Old
My 7-year-old son Augustine offers his views on our United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class flight from Denver to London below. I fly business class for the ice cream sundaes and the TV. A 7-Year-Old Reviews United Airlines Polaris Business Class… We were going to visit my aunt in London...
Points Miles and Bling
My experience with EU261 claim for Air France Flight Delay
Air France Flight Delay – Missed Connection My journey began with a planned itinerary from Ottawa (YOW) to Paris (CDG)…
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Frequent Miler
Best uses for Bilt points | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep297 | 3-14-25
Bilt Rewards is a program that became famous for giving you rewards for your rent payments, but these days there are many ways to earn Bilt rewards. In this episode, we’ll pay special attention to how you might want to use your Bilt points. Main Event: Best uses for Bilt...
{Tech} for Travel
14 of the Best Carry-On Cases for Frequent Travelers in 2025
Looking for the best carry-on cases? Compare aluminium, polycarbonate, and soft-sided cases to find the ideal travel companion for your next trip.
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Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT Two Trains, A Tube and a Bus to Home – Miles to Bucharest
Two Trains, A Tube and a Bus to Home Miles to Bucharest Time to escape The High Life and head back to the ground and home. And find a train heading north. Also, a bus might be useful too. In this adventure The Last Gasp of Silver (or British Airways...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class (DEN-LHR)
My family of four flew on a United Airlines 787-9 in Polaris business class from Denver to London, an enjoyable flight marked by excellent service and good rest. For better or for worse (and I’d say mostly for better), United offers a consistent longhaul product. United Airlines 787-9 Business Class...
