Cheap Flights to Amsterdam

WOW! No Pun Intended, These Are Incredibly Cheap Flights To Europe!

January 16, 2018By Edward Pizzarello1 Comment

I wouldn’t sleep on these prices. I don’t expect $69 flights to Iceland and Europe to last long.

Ridiculously Cheap Flights To San Diego, Best Strategies For Earning Points And How To Earn Points When You Shop In Person

November 20, 2017By Edward Pizzarello0 Comments

The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles and points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.

Cheap Summer Fares To Europe Are Back! Paris, Rome, Amsterdam and More

July 19, 2017By Edward Pizzarello1 Comment

Cheap flights to Europe are back. Amsterdam, Paris, Rome and more are on sale from Philadelphia, Dallas, Chicago, Washington, DC, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Cheap Flights To Europe! Summer and Fall Fares To Rome, Paris, Amsterdam!

July 12, 2017By Edward Pizzarello1 Comment

While these aren’t the cheapest fares we’ve seen, they connect a ton of cities for reasonable prices. If you’re looking for a reason to go to Europe, here are a few dozen!

Disney Hacks, The Future Of The A380 And Just Take The Trip!

June 19, 2017By Edward Pizzarello0 Comments

The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles & points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.

Europe Is On Sale Again! Cheap Flights To Paris, Amsterdam, Milan and More!

June 9, 2017By Edward Pizzarello6 Comments

This is a really broad sale to Europe, covering more than a dozen departure cities from the United States and half a dozen destinations in Europe.

Jump! Cheap United Fares To Europe And Asia You Should Book Right Now!

September 3, 2016By Edward Pizzarello0 Comments

Sit down now and look at these fares. These are nonstop flights from major hub cities to places many folks want to travel to. They won’t last long.

It’s Business, American Airlines

A recent status challenge I considered with American Airlines reminds me how much has changed over the years.

Amex Offers: Save Money In Vegas And At Marriott

A handful of really good Amex offers right now for MGM Resorts, Caesars Resorts and the complete portfolio of Marriott properties.

Southwest Raises The Price Of Their Valuable Companion Pass!

This morning, Southwest Airlines has announced that your miles no longer come with an expiration date. Unfortunately, though, if you’re in the market for their valuable companion pass, it’s going to cost you just a little bit more.

New Marriott Promotion Misses The Mark

Marriott’s new promotion comes down to whether you think they’ll have a big deal for you in the future. If you think they’re in a generous mood, Marriott might be worth looking at. If not, you should look elsewhere, at least beyond your second stay.

Talking Travel With Summer Hull And Richard Kerr!

Summer Hull and Richard Kerr are two of my favorite people in travel. They’re both family travelers, like me. But, they’re also wickedly smart about so much in the world of travel. And, they both said they had some time to podcast this week. That usually means comedy, great advice and trouble all rolled into one. This episode was no exception! There’s talk about year-end status runs, both in airline and hotels. And, there’s all the normal travel craziness to discuss, including a hotel program you’re probably not paying attention […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 - October 21, 2019:
Nick, as a Denver passenger, how have upgrades been on United flights?

Edward Pizzarello - October 21, 2019:
Mika, I'd rate Delta highest amongst the Big Three. I've had good [...]

Nick Boylan (@RandomSegments) - October 21, 2019:
My flights on American have been to Phoenix and Dallas, taking advantage [...]

Mika Pyyhkala (@pyyhkala) - October 21, 2019:
Ed, How did you find the elite recognition at AA, especially compared [...]

Edward Pizzarello - October 21, 2019:
Liberty, those high enplanement fees are due to the DCA funding debacle [...]