Alaska Airlines Overhauls Mileage Plan: Alaska Airlines announced a host of beneficial changes to its loyalty program. I’m not likely to ever have Alaska Airlines status, but the most exciting change I see is that miles from award flights (even on partner airlines) will count toward status. See this post on View From the Wing. […]

A few months ago, I wrote a review of our economy flight from JFK to Belgium on Brussels Airlines. In it I’ve mentioned the frustration of paying for assigned seats only to have it all fall apart right before the flight. Not to mention, I had to spend a good bit of time on the phone […]

If you have small business or a side hustle, earning miles and points with a business credit card is a great way to boost your stash. Capital One just added back a business card with a decent cash back (or potentially miles) bonus. It’s Back: Capital One Spark Cash Capital One has several version of […]

I can’t believe my trip to Hong Kong is next month! It seems like I’ve been planning this trip forever. It’s just me and my daughter traveling. While I’m always game for saving money, I’m planning on a few splurges during this trip to make our vacation more convenient and memorable. Private Airport Transportation Two […]

Since my family’s 2025 travel plans are mostly booked, I’ve had 2026 on my mind. My husband and son want to attend Wimbledon tennis tournament in London. We haven’t been to London since before we had kids, and we can tack on a side trip to Switzerland on the same journey. Easy peasy, right? Not […]

Earn One Million SAS EuroBonus Points Through This Crazy Promotion: I have no doubt that some people in this hobby have the time and money to do the necessary travel in the next 3 months to earn 1 million points. See this post from Family Flys Free. Major American and Hyatt Partner Changes Coming in […]