Note: I’m currently traveling in Asia and will have limited access to the internet. Replies to comments and emails will be delayed. It’s hard to believe I’ve been knee-deep in this miles and points travel hobby for over a decade now. And by knee-deep, I don’t mean just dabbling in...

It's the flip side of the "should children be banned from airplanes?' argument - should there be an age limit on flying premium cabins?

Note: I’m currently traveling in Asia and will have limited access to the internet. Replies to comments and emails will be delayed. You know that saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do?” How far are you willing to take that when it comes to food? When I was...

Note: I’m currently traveling in Asia and will have limited access to the internet. Replies to comments and emails will be delayed. Blankets, pillows, eye masks, in-flight entertainment screens and snacks can make a long flight more bearable. But, there is one flight amenity that I really don’t care about...

You’ve probably “been there,” in one way or another. You’re traveling with your child, you didn’t pay to sit together, and have needed to ask the gate agent or flight…

Pay Rent, Fly Qatar’s Luxury Cabins—Bilt Just Added Qatar Airways As A Transfer Partner: Another day, another new Bilt transfer partner! While you could already transfer Bilt to British Airways Avios (and then on to partner Qatar Avios), I’m excited to see if there will be a big Rent Day transfer...

Note: I’m currently traveling in Asia and will have limited access to the internet. Replies to comments and emails will be delayed. Who doesn’t love a bargain? Finding a great deal on flights, whether by cash or points, is always a boon for travelers in this hobby. But, is there...

I can’t believe my trip to Japan and China is finally here! This trip has been in the planning phase for over two years. While I’m excitedly anticipating everything about this trip, there are a few things I’m looking forward to the most. Visiting my 11th and 12th Disney Theme...

The merging of Hawaiian Airlines with Alaska Airlines has been a multi-step process with different milestones occurring over a span of months. The big unknown question has been when American Express will stop allowing point transfers to Hawaiian Airlines (which can then be moved to Alaska miles). Well, we now...

Traveling on an airplane with kids can be one of the most stressful parts of parenting, and flying with kids during the COVID-19 pandemic has not made things any easier. There is a reason some parents have been known to make goodie bags for their baby’s fellow passengers (I’m not...

I wanted to share a personal story from this week, not because the ability to leverage miles and…

Friday news round-up! Devaluation: Hilton Honors Now Charges up to 200k Per Night: It’s never good news when hotels start charging more points per night. See this post on One Mile at a Time. Bilt Adds Japan Airlines As 1:1 Transfer Partner—Plus Skip The 60-Day Wait To Redeem Awards: It’s...

Royal Caribbean just announced more details on Perfect Day Mexico, the cruise line’s new upcoming private destination in Costa Maya, Mexico. And I must say, it looks impressive! Perfect Day Mexico From the pier, you can walk to Perfect Day Mexico or take one of the colorful trajineras boats. With...

A couple traveling with their one-year-old son to attend a family wedding in London claim they were made to feel like criminals after they were booted from a British Airways flight in Shanghai because their baby had a mystery rash. Arthur, 34, and his wife Xun Sun, 35, along with...

Just a few weeks from now, my family is supposed to leave for what (hopefully) will be an adventure of a lifetime. We are planning to visit Peru and Easter island on the same trip. The problem? I only had a total of 11 days for both places and that...