The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require airlines to seat families together for free, even if they have purchased ‘Basic Economy’ fares. The rule, which would apply to domestic US carriers, as well as foreign airlines operating flights to and from...

We try to be transparent about how this blog (our small business) makes money. We’ve posted about this subject before, but the short version is that we make money from ad revenue (page views/blog traffic) and credit card affiliate links.  As you know, the miles and points hobby is constantly...

A few months ago, United made an unexpected announcement on creating a mileage pooling feature for its frequent flyer accounts. You can see all the details and FAQ here. Some highlights: You can pool miles between a maximum of 5 accounts (members don’t have to be related) You can choose...

Originally, I was planning to only briefly mention this place and share a few photos. However, this community has a disproportionate number of AvGeeks, so I’ve decided that a photo essay is appropriate. Our visit to the Polish Aviation Museum (see this page on TripAdvisor) was a last-minute addition during our...

I earn most of my miles and points from welcome bonuses on new credit card signups. My husband and I each apply for a handful of credit cards each year to earn several hundred thousand miles and points for free travel. So, for a good part of the year, we...

Europe 2024 Trip Report So Far: Back from 18-day Europe Trip, Review: Iberia Business Class DFW to MAD, Hits and Misses from my First MSC Cruise, DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station Review, Two Days in Amsterdam, Visiting Efteling the Dutch Fairytale Theme Park, Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Slumming it in...

  Ah, the best island to visit in Hawaii in December – a question asked by many. With its warm weather, festive atmosphere, and unique experiences, visiting Hawaii in December is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Get ready to discover what awaits you during the most magical time of the year. The...

I recently returned from a 7-night Alaska cruise on Holland America Eurodam ship (see my previous post). The cruise was a round-trip sailing from Seattle with port stops at Juneau, Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan and Victoria, British Columbia. I’ve sailed on Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean,...

I just read this post on Frequent Miler, and the news is very disappointing. Beginning 10/1/24, Bilt has reduced the maximum bonus points you can earn on Rent Day from 10,000 points down to 1000 points. The change is listed in the terms and conditions of this month’s Rent Day...

Glamping with Hyatt Points: You can now earn and redeem World of Hyatt points at 13 Under Canvas glamping sites. Under Canvas is part of the Mr. and Mrs. Smith umbrella, and award prices are dynamic. See this link for available glamping properties, most of which are located near U.S....

This morning, in a press release, Southwest Airlines announced it will soon end its open seating policy. While this has been rumored for a while, I’m still in shock it’s actually happening. Three upcoming changes on Southwest Airlines include: Assigned seats Premium seats with extra legroom (and additional cost) Red-eye...

Due to the timing of some upcoming international trips, I decided this summer was a good time to renew my younger two kids’ passports. It’s just easier to do it over the summer when they’re out of school.  I’m happy to report that we received their new passports in record...

Europe 2024 Trip Report So Far: Back from 18-day Europe Trip, Review: Iberia Business Class DFW to MAD, Hits and Misses from my First MSC Cruise, DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station Review, Two Days in Amsterdam, Visiting Efteling the Dutch Fairytale Theme Park, Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Ok, the title...