If you’ve known me long enough, you also know that I rarely use words like “always” and “never”. They’ve burned me so many times over the years. I’ve come to realize that circumstances change, and my opinions may need to change as well. It’s…
Capital One has been making big strides in the travel space the past few years. They started with the Venture X card, a credit card with a higher annual fee than you might normally expect from Capital One ($395). I have to imagine they…
I’ve found myself on airplanes on many September 11ths over the past twenty years. As a road warrior, flying on 9/11 is (for me) equal parts recognition of those who gave and lost their lives that day and a small bit of assurance that…
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Each year for over 30 years the Freddie Awards has celebrated the best brands in travel loyalty. Dubbed the “People’s Choice” of the travel world, millions of travelers pick the winners instead of a panel of “experts”. I’ve been one of the organizers of…
It still amazes me how much a seemingly small change during the pandemic has come to my rescue so many times. Near the beginning of the pandemic virtually all US airlines eliminated change fees. United went first, Delta and American quickly followed suit. At…
Delta Air Lines has what some folks might call a “good problem”. In reality, this problem is causing frustration with many of the airline’s best customers, something we discussed in detail this week. For quite some time the domestic airlines ran very mediocre lounges…
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…
If you’re new to the points and miles world you might wonder what Daily Getaways is. It’s an annual promotion sponsored by the US Travel Association. Daily Getaways took a break during the pandemic but is back again in 2022, getting started today. While…
Wow! So much to cover after our trip to Iceland. This was my 30th country visited, a small number compared to some of my friends. It was also one of my favorites. I’ll have a lot more to say on that in the near…