Brad wrote in with another question for my open forum as he debates whether he should buy a traditional revenue ticket or redeem miles for an award ticket. As usual, my answer reflects my specific needs and interests and what I know about Brad. The purpose of this post is to illustrate my thought process so you can use different inputs and come to … [Read more...]
What’s Your Total Cost of Travel?
May 17, 2013 By 18 Comments
Hipmunk issued an infographic to people on its mailing list today, and I found it interesting. It outlines all the little ways you can get dinged by airlines, hotels, and associated merchants along the way when you travel. I enjoyed it because it highlights how important it is to take a holistic view of travel and look for lots of ways to save … [Read more...]
Answers to Reader Questions: Recommendations on Award Travel
May 17, 2013 By 6 Comments
Here is the final post answering some reader questions on booking upcoming award travel. I don't operate an award booking service, so I had to do a little more research on these topics rather than pull the information off the top of my head. However, I hope you find some useful inspiration. If any readers think they have a better suggestion, please … [Read more...]
Third Thursday Tomorrow at Monsoon East
May 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Wow, this snuck up on me. Remember, I said I'd be organizing a happy hour every third Thursday if you want to come join me and talk travel -- or anything else. Well, that third Thursday happens to be tomorrow, on May 16. This is exactly why I said to keep the day open on your calendar. We are alternating every month between Seattle and the … [Read more...]
Time to Cancel the MileagePlus Club Visa After All
May 15, 2013 By 29 Comments
I wrote about a month ago that my annual fee was coming due on the United MileagePlus Club card from Chase. I decided at the time that I was going to keep the card, but I changed my mind after thinking a little more. Fortunately, Chase provides a limited window to cancel a card after the annual fee actually posts to an account. (American Express … [Read more...]
