Michelle Pizzarello

A Delta Crew Of All Women Flew 120 Girls To NASA Headquarters

October 12, 2019By Michelle Pizzarello15 Comments

A crew of experienced female pilots, cabin crew and ground crew took a group of teenage girls to NASA headquarters to drive home the point that women are poised take a larger share of jobs in aviation.

Airline Plans To Alert Travelers Where Babies Are Sitting On Their Next Flight

September 30, 2019By Michelle Pizzarello1 Comment

Good idea or bad? Japan Airlines is releasing a new feature that will allow customers to see where lap children on sitting on a particular flight.

One Airport Is Making It A Bit Easier To Travel With A Disability

September 4, 2019By Michelle Pizzarello7 Comments

Heathrow Airport

Do you or a loved one deal with anxiety or a disability while traveling? This airport may have something to help make travel a bit smoother for you.

The Ultimate Disney World Christmas Vacation Package

August 9, 2019By Michelle Pizzarello5 Comments

If you’re excited and crazy enough to think about going to Disney World during the Christmas season, there’s a new package that might just pique your interest. It won’t make the crowds disappear, but it might leave a few dollars in your wallet while you enjoy the magical madness of Disney World at Christmastime.

How About Puppies And Prosecco During Your Next Hotel Stay?

August 4, 2019By Michelle Pizzarello0 Comments

Is there anything cuter than puppies? The Hotel Monaco doesn’t think so. Learn about this fun package to help a great cause!

The Other Side Of “Travel Compatible”

February 15, 2016By Michelle Pizzarello3 Comments

Was I really the packing disaster my husband has made me out to be????

5 “Mom” Things To Do While Traveling

February 7, 2016By Michelle Pizzarello4 Comments

There are many reasons I enjoy traveling with the family. High on my list is “forced down time” in a car or plane where the kids are occupied and I can focus on me for a bit. Here’s how….

Don’t Just Blame It On Recycled Air

January 25, 2016By Michelle Pizzarello0 Comments

Michelle is back! Talking about how to stay healthy on your next flight.

How To Fix The Aches And Pains Of Travel

September 23, 2015By Michelle Pizzarello2 Comments

Spending time crunched into a tiny airplane seat can lead to aches and pains Here are some simple ways to rectify them while you’re on the road (or when you get home).

A Review Of The DFW Yoga Studio & Other Airports Where You’ll Find Yoga

September 20, 2015By Michelle Pizzarello3 Comments

A quick spin through the yoga studio at DFW. They’ve got most of what you’ll need for a quick stretch, but here’s a few things you need to know….

Win A Flighty Pro Lifetime Membership!

As a road warrior I’m constantly looking for new tools to help me keep track of my travel. Delays and cancellations are probably as bad right now as I’ve ever seen them. But, travel problems are always lurking, keeping me from getting where I need to go. Over the years I’ve collected a number of tools that help me figure out when things are likely to go sideways. Many of them are arcane websites with crappy technology or involve flipping through multiple screens just to get one bit of data. […]

American Airlines Eliminates 24-Hour Hold On Reservations For Paid Tickets

American Airlines has eliminated the option for customers to place a flight on hold for 24 hours prior to ticketing. While the big 3 airlines (American, Delta, United) have grown more alike over the past 10 years this was one of a very few areas that American differentiated themselves in a positive light from their competitors. Now, that seems to have come to an end. Why American Airlines’ 24-Hour Hold Policy Was So Critical In the absence of a 24-hour hold, American will still allow a full refund within 24 […]

The Hope That Followed 9/11

For as long as I can remember I’ve written a blog post about 9/11. Some years I’ve flown on 9/11, other times I’ve recalled the memories of that day while surrounded by loved ones. As I sit here on a rainy morning more than two decades after one of the most impactful days of my life, my thoughts are focused on the hope that sprung up in the days and months that followed 9/11. The day itself, and many afterwards, were dark days. We were excused from work that morning […]

Triple Points On Gas And EV Charging Through October 31st On Bilt Rewards Mastercard

I earn affiliate credit if you sign up for the Bilt Rewards Mastercard using links in this story. Bilt Rewards is a quickly moving from the being the new kid on the block to the popular kid people want to hang out with. They launched with the ability to earn points for paying rent without any fees. Those points were redeemable for some of the most valued travel partners, such as American Airlines and Hyatt hotels. Since then, they’ve added the Bilt Rewards Mastercard, a no annual fee card that […]

One Of The Best Values In Travel Is Adding Three New Transfer Partners

I earn affiliate credit if you sign up for the Bilt Rewards Mastercard using links in this story. Bilt Rewards, one of the most valuable flexible currencies in travel, is adding three new transfer partners to an already healthy list of travel brands you already know. Today, they launched 1:1 transfers to British Airways and announced they would be adding Iberia and Aer Lingus shortly. With these additions, here’s the full list of travel partners you can transfer Bilt Rewards points to: American Airlines AAdvantage Air Canada Aeroplan United Airlines […]

I Flew Frontier, Saved $400 And Didn’t Die. My Frontier Airlines Review

Those low-cost carriers always have very appetizing fare sales. Who wouldn’t want to pay $20 to fly somewhere? But, what does $20 really buy you? I found out exactly what Frontier does (and doesn’t) offer customers on my first flight with them recently.

How To Use New Metro Silver Line To Get Between Dulles and Reagan National Airports

People talk about how bad the traffic is in places like Los Angeles with plenty of adjectives. And, it is quite bad. But, the traffic in DC is what I refer to as “stealthy bad”. It doesn’t get the same press that LA traffic does, but a trip that normally takes an hour can easily turn into a 3-hour ordeal. With visiting dignitaries, protests and construction as variables, weather can also wreak havoc on a system that consistently backs up during rush hour. For those of us that live in […]

Update: American Airlines Variable Choice Plus Pricing A Feature, Not A Bug

I have to admit, I was pretty pleased with the original announcement that American Airlines was creating bundled pricing that included change fees at a lower apparent cost. Things got a little better when American also announced they were expanding the timeframe you could request a same day change to your flight. And, then things started to get a bit screwy. It started with just one flight I couldn’t get to price right with Choice Plus as an add-on. But, then I did a bit more digging and found out […]

A Summary Of United Airlines Global Services Benefits

As travel has gotten more stressful the benefits of elite status are even more valuable. In some cases, what used to be free for everyone is now only free for those customers that fly most frequently. I value my American Airlines Executive Platinum status more highly than any status I’ve earned, including 1K service with United Airlines. However, Global Services is another matter. For those not aware, Global Services is an invitation-only status level that United bestows on their best customers. What defines a best customer? Well, United doesn’t list […]

Is Foursquare Dead?

Venture Beat doesn’t think so, and I’m not 100% sure they’re wrong. But, before I discuss the article, a little background on why someone allergic to social media like me became a Foursquare nut. A few years ago, a company called TopGuest came up with this concept where you could earn airline miles and hotel points for checking in at various places on Foursquare. I can’t say I thought it was a terribly good business model, but they convinced a bunch of hotel chains to hand out miles for this. […]

Edward Pizzarello - September 22, 2022:
Kerrigji, when I hit that screen it gives me the option to [...]

kerrigjl - September 22, 2022:
Interestingly, can't type anything in the "say hi" field despite restarting the [...]

Edward Pizzarello - September 15, 2022:
Yeah, if the award hold went bye-bye there would be a lot [...]

Edward Pizzarello - September 15, 2022:
Definitely a bummer, Von!

Billy Bob - September 15, 2022:
I'm freaking out here - I thought that five-day hold in award [...]