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Your Bag May Wander But Now United & Other Airlines Can Track It!
Apple has introduced a new way for travelers to track and locate their baggage, leveraging Apple’s Share Item Location feature for AirTag and Find My network accessories. Apple has partnered with United Airlines & other airlines to share air tag
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What’s the Best Island to Visit in Hawaii in January (2025)?
Are you shivering in freezing temperatures or sweating under the southern summer sun? Either way, you’re probably wondering what’s the best island to visit in Hawai’i in January. Hawai‘i in January offers warm beaches, lush landscapes, and unique seasonal experiences. Whether you’re looking to unwind, embark on an adventure, or...
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Alaska Premium Card Early Access List, Virgin Atlantic Household Account and More
500 Free Alaska Miles For Each Friend You Know—Stack 9 And Fly For Free!: A new premium Alaska Airlines credit card is coming out, and you can get extra miles for signing up for the wait list. Sign up for the early access list and get 500 miles plus 5000...
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A Brief Overview of Our Stops on Carnival Magic Cruise: Nassau, Amber Cove and Grand Turk
Last week, I published a post with my thoughts  on Carnival Magic ship, as in the good, the bad and the ugly. There weren’t any nasty surprises, and on the whole, the experience was mostly good. Today I wanted to focus on the itinerary. Since we live in Florida, my...
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Opportunity For Alaska Airlines To Redefine Airport Lounges | Leisure Destinations & Local Culture
Many might wonder why Alaska Airlines—or any airline—would invest in an upgraded lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), given that Honolulu is primarily a leisure travel market rather than a business hub. After all, airport lounges traditionally cater to business travelers seeking a quiet workspace, premium amenities, and...
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Is it ok to miss school for vacation?
Many families have differing opinions about if it's okay to miss school for vacation. While some schools may disagree, I think that a family vacation is much more ...
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The school calendar came out, but I’m not excited
Every year, I’ve always looked forward to the next year’s school calendar reveal. When will summer break end? When is spring break? What long weekends do we have to work with for shorter trips? I would seriously get giddy when the calendar is released each year so that I could...
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Review: United Airlines Business Class Hong Kong to San Francisco
Last week, I wrote about my experience flying to Hong Kong in business class on China Airlines. For our trip back to the USA, I booked award flights on Asiana Airlines from Hong Kong to Seoul to San Francisco using Lufthansa miles (see this post). However, when we arrived at...
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American Airlines DFW-HNL Premium Economy Review | Boeing 777
After a family event in Colorado Springs, I boarded an American Airlines Flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Honolulu (HNL) in Premium Economy on a Boeing 777. With a flight time of 7 hours and 21 minutes, this long journey was a perfect test to see if American’s Premium Economy...
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Why Orlando International Airport (MCO) Is (Still) Such A Mess
If you look at the upper right corner of the main page of Orlando International Airport’s website nowadays, you’ll see something you don’t typically come across. Yup, they advise passengers…
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Barclays Losing AA Cards, Dog-friendly Cruise and More
Barclays is Losing American Airlines Credit Cards: The big news from yesterday is that Citi will be the exclusive provider of American Airlines credit cards starting in 2026. See the press release here. Currently, Barclays and Citi both have AA credit cards, and you can have both. The assumption is...
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Zugspitze Review – The Tallest Mountain In Germany
The Zugspitze is the highest point in Germany and part of the border between Germany and Austria. You can get to the top on foot, cable car or train, and we spent a fun day ...
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Citi Becomes Exclusive AAdvantage Credit Card Issuer Acquires Barclays Portfolio 2026
American Airlines and Citi have announced a decade-long extension of their co-branded partnership, marking a significant evolution in their 37-year relationship. Citi will become the exclusive issuer of the AAdvantage co-branded credit card portfolio in the U.S. starting in 2026.
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Review: China Airlines Business Class Ontario to Taipei to Hong Kong
On my recent trip to Hong Kong with my daughter, we had the pleasure of flying in business class both ways thanks to this miles and points hobby (see Beginner’s Guide: 7 Steps to Free Travel with Miles and Points). I booked a flight on China Airlines from Ontario, California...
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Air Canada Removes Carry On from Basic Economy Fare Adjusts Comfort
Air Canada has announced revisions to its Basic and Comfort economy fare terms, effective in early 2025. These adjustments aim to align the airline’s fare offerings with those of other Canadian carriers while providing clearer distinctions between its fare categories.