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Flight UPGRADE Tips That May ACTUALLY Work…

March 11, 2016

When Im not in first class I miss it. Between the hand towels, slightly less fake flight attendant smile and the welcome drink its hard not to feel elated as you settle into your spacious first class seat, especially ones that turn into beds. Sadly,&...

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TEN Ways to Earn Frequent Flyer Miles WITHOUT Flying!

March 4, 2016

Miles are all the rage these days. Why? Because earning miles allows you to fly for free and the only thing better than a vacation, is a free vacation. The problem that most of us encounter is that we don't have the time or the budget to travel, which is the most traditional way to earn miles. Fortunately for all, there are tons of ways to earn miles without setting foot on an airplane, many without leaving your home. Here are ten to get you on point(s)!...(Continue Reading).

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There’s An App Which Keeps Track Of ALL Your Points, Miles + Expiration Dates…

September 26, 2015

Earning frequent flier miles is like keeping loose change in a million different piggy banks. It's much easier to earn the points and miles than it is to keep up with them, let alone know when they expire. With so many airlines, programs and cav...

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Five Tips To Beat Jet Lag…

May 20, 2015

Whether its business or pleasure jet lag puts a real damper on travel. I'm no doctor but as a seasoned traveller who regularly crosses time zones, I have developed a few helpful tricks to beat the lag. Use these tips to help experience more...

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In-Flight Innovations That Need to Happen…

April 28, 2015

I do thoroughly enjoy a salsa dance with passengers walking down the aisle, in the opposite direction, but I can't help but think things could be better and more fun. In fact, I think we can all agree that flying should be better. ...

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Five Amazing Travel Perks Money Can Buy….

April 25, 2015

Ever seen someone get whisked through the airport? You don't have to be a celebrity to look and feel like one. Though we all can't get air traffic control to give our planes landing priority (cough Paul McCartney), there are still some ridiculously c...

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When Buying Points & Miles Makes Sense…

March 27, 2015

You can indeed buy miles. Just about every airline offers the opportunity to buy their points and miles, and in any standard situation, it's almost always a bad idea. Why? Simple, you'll pay dearly for a currency which can lose value at any mome...

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How I Earn Points & Miles From Everyday Spending….

March 24, 2015

Spending money does not require a rocket scientist. In fact, all you need is a badly behaved teenager. Maximizing your rewards for every day spending is more of a science. There are so many credit cards, debit cards and products out there market...

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How To Beat Long Airline Phone Holds…

March 20, 2015

A few weeks ago readers sent me a taped phone call with Delta, where upon calling, they were told that they had an estimated TWELVE HOUR hold time. What a joke. While I've never experienced anything near that level of incompetence, I find t...

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How To Get In: Amex Centurion Lounges (Amazing).

March 18, 2015

What if I told you that one of the absolute best lounges in the United States was open to anyone with an American Express card? It's true. International fliers are used to a certain level of style, service and amenities in their airport lou...

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Money Saving Tips For Wine Country Trips

March 7, 2015

I love travel almost as much as I adore wine. Wine is fun because it's virtually always different, money doesn't necessarily signify quality and there is a romance to the process of creating a great glass. One of our favorite trips in recen...

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Sale! When To Book Air France/KLM Flying Blue Awards….

March 5, 2015

Who doesn't love a sale? Business class and coach awards for 50% off?! It's true, and its common. Air France and KLM have one of the most exploitable reward programs, are Amex and Citi transfer partners and have something to keep an ey...

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British Airways Hates Coach Passengers.

March 3, 2015

British Airways is essentially begging you to fly EasyJet, Norwegian, Ryanair, Wow Air and other budget carriers around the world. If you fly coach, they've made it abundantly clear in the last two months, that they have no interest in you....

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Malaysian MH370…What Happened?

March 2, 2015

The Crash of Mayalsian MH370 is one of the strangest and most mysterious tragedies in aviation history. To date, not a single piece of wreckage has been found. The fact that the recent AirAsia 8501 crash was recovered in its entirety, ...

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The Best Uses For American Express (Amex) Points…

March 1, 2015

People come to blogs, like this one, searching for an all encompassing answer. The truth is there isn't one, but there are ways to use points that are far more beneficial than others. I always advocate earning points over miles and American...

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Hotel Review: Rancho Las Cascadas, Mexico City, Mexico.

February 28, 2015

"Buy land, they ain't making more of the stuff" - Will RogersIt's only fitting that the world's most modern plane brought us to a place that remains untouched in a way only seen in old Western films. Upon arrival at Rancho Las Cascadas, a s...

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Review: AeroMexico Boeing 787 Dreamliner Business Class: New York JFK to Mexico City MEX

February 26, 2015

I have a fundamental distrust for marketing and a strong curiosity towards anything flight. Before flying the Dreamliner, I felt a similarity towards my views of the iPhone 6 prior to purchase. Sure, they say it has all sorts of fancy bells and ...

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British Airways Rolling Back Changes?

February 19, 2015

The first step in influencing a frequent flier roll back is sending a high volume of powerful and concise communications regarding your concerns. The second step is knowing that the communications have been read loud and clear, that they are in ...

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Pilot Training: Are We Safe?

February 15, 2015

Quite a few years ago I flew as an unaccompanied minor from Florida to Colorado. I was afraid of the mountains, and the flight attendant who was caring for me invited me to go up to the cockpit for a pre flight confidence booster. Everyone in th...

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British Airways £50 Off Per Person: Share The Love (Pain) Sale….

February 14, 2015

Lately British Airways has been making us feel the pain. For a change, their marketing team has decided to create a "share the love" campaign offering £50 off per person on bookings to a lot of (actually) great destinations. The ...

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