I fancy myself a bit of an artist when it comes to award redemptions. I like 23 hour layovers, and have been known to book up to 6 on a single award ticket. I try to maximize every stopover and segment… Continue Reading
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How to Match or Re-Match Your Hyatt Status to Mlife Following the October 1st Reset
Hyatt and Mlife have partnered to provide elite benefits across programs. Since Mlife status expires on October 1, you may need to reconfirm your accounts in order to maintain the match. If you have never… Continue Reading
Earn 150 Free Starpoints For Answering Security Questions
Four new security questions have been added to your Starwood Preferred Guest profile; and you are encouraged to take a few seconds of your time to answer all of them by Saturday, October 31, 2015 in order… Continue Reading
What is a Casino Comp?
A casino comp. What is it? In it’s most basic form, a casino comp is a complimentary service or product provided to those who patronize a casino property. A casino is willing to give you back part… Continue Reading
Tips for Resolving Car Rental Price Discrepancies & How to Avoid a Surprise on Your Bill
How to avoid a surprise on the car rental bill and tips for getting a resolution if you have been overcharged. Continue Reading
Ask the Captain
Entering the world of bloggers for the first time I will answer your questions pertaining to flying and what it’s like to operate commercial aircraft. Are you curious about the language we use when… Continue Reading
How to Detect Counterfeit United States Currency and What to Do If You Have Any
Have you ever encountered an experience where you went to pay for something with cash anywhere in the world while traveling — only to be told that the money is no good because it… Continue Reading
What Happens When Your Partner Award Flight Is Cancelled?
My husband and I were traveling from New York to Munich on Lufthansa using a ticket we had booked with our United Airlines miles. The flight was cancelled due a strike and Lufthansa refused to help us,… Continue Reading
First Impressions of Hawaiian Airlines International Business Class
I know Hawaiian isn’t the preferred airline for miles and points travelers, especially when either flying directly to Hawaii or onward to Australia or other international points. Simply the product… Continue Reading
Airline Executives: Worst Week Ever?
The airline industry is not an easy one. In the best of weeks, most executives are holding on for dear life, and this past week was not the best of weeks. And while none of them had a week of Smisekian… Continue Reading
