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
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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
Does Your Hotel Have Fast Wifi? Here’s How to Check
Free wifi is becoming more and more common at hotels, due to popular demand. Study after study shows that both fast and free Wifi is extremely important to all travelers, yet not all hotels have tuned… Continue Reading
How International Airports Differ from Those in the US
This is more of a beginner article, but may be useful to you if you’re going abroad for the first time. Airports in many countries follow a completely different system than what you might find in… Continue Reading
Review: American Express Centurion Lounge Miami
Earlier in the year, Miami International Airport became the fifth airport to receive the popular Centurion Lounge by American Express. Located on the 4th level by Gate D12, in the former British Airways… Continue Reading
Photography Clinic: What is Aperture Setting and an F-Stop — and How Do You Use It?
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of articles designed to give you a better picture of how to become a more effective photographer and gain some control in your work in a snap —… Continue Reading
How NOT to Get Upgraded on a Flight
“Give the gate agent cookies and they’ll upgrade you!” “Tell them you’re it’s your honeymoon. This works great if you’re going to Hawaii! “Wear a suit… Continue Reading
Only with InsideFlyer: Get a 150% Bonus on Avianca LifeMiles through October 12
InsideFlyer launched on Saturday with a new look for the former MilePoint community, including a front page with daily blog posts from travel experts in different fields. But most exciting is a plan… Continue Reading