One of the fun things of this miles and points hobby is spending our hard-earned points on things you would not usually book when using cash. For instance a First Class ticket for a flight, or a stay… Continue Reading
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A Plane Ticket Urban Myth That Really Should Be Banished Forever…
The vocabulary might change, but the question is often the same. Somebody – let’s just call him Jim – has bought two or more separate tickets and then suddenly has the bright idea of… Continue Reading
IHG Rewards Club FINALLY Fixes Their Worst Flaw
I am no IT expert, but I know ridiculously poor IT security when I see it. For many years, IHG Rewards Club members have only been allowed to protect their accounts with a simple 4-digit PIN. Know… Continue Reading
New Route: United to connect San Francisco and Dublin with direct flights
Traveling between the Silicon Valley and Dublin, Ireland – two of the world’s leading centers of technology and innovation – will soon get a lot easier. United Airlines announced earlier that it… Continue Reading
United Airlines’ MileagePlus Named Best Overall Airline Loyalty Program for 16th Year
For the 16th consecutive year, Global Traveler readers named United Airlines’ MileagePlus program the Best Overall Frequent Flyer program in the industry in 2019. Global Traveler is a… Continue Reading
Southwest to remove MAX Flight Schedule through April 13, 2020
Southwest Airlines continues to monitor information from Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the impending 737 MAX software enhancements and training requirements. We remain confident… Continue Reading
KLM seat types in Economy; overview and discounts
This is a translation of KLM Stoelopties in Economy KLM has various types of seats in longhaul Economy Class; for instance Economy Comfort, seats with extra legroom and preferred seats. Since… Continue Reading
Travel Insurance: Should You Buy It or Not?
It’s summertime and many Americans are eager to book themselves well-deserved hot and idyllic getaways. For some, this will involve planning a last-minute trip to lie on a sandy white beach on a tropical… Continue Reading
What to do with Expiring Wyndham Points
The "use it or lose it" policy of Wyndham points can pose a problem with a looming expiration date. So what can you do to use them? Continue Reading
Traveling Business Class with Kids: Is it Worth It?
Business class is an expensive endeavor on its own. Flying business class with kids? An even more pricey affair. Is it worth it? Continue Reading