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What to do with a barking dog on a plane…

January 20, 2015 by James Larounis 8 Comments

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! I was on a Chicago to Phoenix flight late Saturday and encountered what has to be one of the most annoying things I’ve ever seen on a plane – a dog barking. Now, to start off, I don’t know whether … [Continue reading]

Should you receive compensation if you don’t use housekeeping?

December 30, 2014 by James Larounis 1 Comment

Should you receive compensation if you don’t use housekeeping?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! This summer, I reported an interesting experience at the Four Points by Sheraton in Barcelona. There was a placard on my bed offering me Starpoints for not using housekeeping. So, it brings up an interesting question – what if you’re … [Continue reading]

What does your airplane seat say about you? Psychology has the answer.

December 18, 2014 by James Larounis 1 Comment

What does your airplane seat say about you? Psychology has the answer.

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! What airplane seat you choose says a lot about you, according to a study done by psychologist and University of Washington professor Jonathan Bricker, Ph.D. So, the next time you go to choose a window, aisle…or that dreaded middle seat, … [Continue reading]

I’m booking a trip to Australia and need your input!

December 13, 2014 by James Larounis 5 Comments

I’m booking a trip to Australia and need your input!

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! I’ve recently come across some availability to Australia, and am considering a trip to the land down under during the Memorial Day timeframe here in the US. It’s all at low-level using AAdvantage miles, but I need your opinion. Outbound The … [Continue reading]

Where will I end the year for elite status?

November 28, 2014 by James Larounis 1 Comment

Where will I end the year for elite status?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Since we’re past Thanksgiving, things begin to wind-down for the end of the year as Christmas and New Year’s come into sight. Since most elite programs run on a calendar year basis, the time to re-qualify (or qualify) for elite … [Continue reading]

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JamieJamie Larounis is an avid traveler, blogger and miles/points educator. Traveling well over 100,000 miles a year and staying in hotels for over 100 nights, he leverages miles, points and other deals to fly in first class cabins, and stay in 5-star hotels. The Forward Cabin shares his experiences, musings, reviews, tips, tricks, resources and industry news with you, the fellow traveler. [Learn more about Jamie...]

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