Author: Edward Pizzarello

My goal in life is to fill my family’s passports with stamps, creating buckets of memories along the way. You’ll find me writing about realistic ways for normal people to travel the world, whether you’re on a budget or enjoy luxury. I also enjoy taking us on the occasional detour to explore the inner workings of the travel industry.
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Always A Day To Remember

Quite randomly, today is the 3rd year in a row that I’ll be flying on 9/11.  It’s just the way it’s worked out the last 3 years with my work schedule.  It’s typically a day of heightened awareness by security folks at the airport,…

Smisek Fired (Did Not Resign) As CEO Of United 

United Airlines fired their CEO, Jeff Smisek, today. The official coverage says he resigned, but in connection with a federal investigation into wrongdoing involves the Port Authority of NY/NJ.  Quoting a Wall Street Journal piece: United Continental said Mr. Smisek’s departure is related to…

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Are There Really A Million Non-Revs?

One of the biggest perks the airlines advertise to attract employees is the ability to fly for free. That’s where the term “non-revenue” flyer comes in (or Non-Rev for short). But, just how tough is it to grab a seat?