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Comparing Lowest Level Elite Status by Airline

October 15, 2015 by James Larounis 2 Comments

Comparing Lowest Level Elite Status by Airline

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Not too long ago I wrote a post sharing the benefits of having entry level elite status – that is, the first tier in airline’s elite program part of their frequent flyer program. It’s helpful to compare the benefits of … [Continue reading]

Commuting in the Northeast – Amtrak Sleeper Trains

October 13, 2015 by James Larounis 5 Comments

Commuting in the Northeast – Amtrak Sleeper Trains

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Living in Washington DC, I travel up and down the Northeast Corridor quite a lot, visiting family in both Philadelphia and New York. In many cases, it’s more convenient than flying since the train stops locally. The Northeast Corridor is … [Continue reading]

Using a Schedule Change to Cancel a Flight for Free

October 12, 2015 by James Larounis 1 Comment

Using a Schedule Change to Cancel a Flight for Free

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! The biggest fear I have with purchasing a non-refundable ticket is the fact that it can’t be canceled or changed without a major penalty (heck, it’s $200 just to make a change…). That said, there’s an easy way to get … [Continue reading]

Review: Royal Palm South Beach, an SPG Tribute Portfolio Resort

October 10, 2015 by James Larounis 4 Comments

Review: Royal Palm South Beach, an SPG Tribute Portfolio Resort

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! SPG Tribute Portfolio hotels are a mix between a Kimpton hotel and a W hotel, if that makes any sense. They’re modern, in hip areas, on the upper end of the chain, though aren’t quite classified as a true “luxury” hotel. … [Continue reading]

Use Same Day Confirmed to Get Cheaper Airfare on American

October 5, 2015 by James Larounis 2 Comments

Use Same Day Confirmed to Get Cheaper Airfare on American

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! American Airlines offers a same day confirmed change policy whereby you can pay a fee to get a confirmed seat on an earlier or late flight so long as it is the same day as your original flight. When looking … [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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