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Don’t Believe Airline Seat Maps When Looking For Available Seats

August 8, 2015 by James Larounis 3 Comments

Don’t Believe Airline Seat Maps When Looking For Available Seats

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Find the seats you want with Seat Alerts. Get out of the Middle Seat on your next flight! – Exclusively from ExpertFlyer.com In the world of available seats on airlines – whether it be for upgrades or seats for sale … [Continue reading]

You’re Late for Your Flight; Now What?

August 7, 2015 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

You’re Late for Your Flight; Now What?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! I live just south of Washington DC, and anyone that knows this area well knows the issues we have around here with traffic. Unfortunately, that’s caused me to be late to more than my fair share of flights, so I … [Continue reading]

What is the difference between a layover, stopover and open-jaw?

August 1, 2015 by James Larounis 3 Comments

What is the difference between a layover, stopover and open-jaw?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! In the airline world, there’s a lot of jargon that can easily confuse people when booking tickets, especially those on frequent flyer miles. It’s helpful to have a basic knowledge of the terminology used when booking a ticket, since it … [Continue reading]

Accessing United Clubs and Amtrak Lounges Using Each Other’s Membership

July 27, 2015 by James Larounis 7 Comments

Accessing United Clubs and Amtrak Lounges Using Each Other’s Membership

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! One of the little known “secrets” in the travel industry is the partnership that exists between Amtrak and United. For those with elite status or club membership on these carriers, you have reciprocal benefits to access the lounges of the … [Continue reading]

Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport: Review

July 22, 2015 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport: Review

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! I had to stay close to the airport for an early flight out back home, so decided to try out the Westin Detroit, which is directly connected to the McNamara Terminal at Detroit airport. If coming by rental car shuttle, take … [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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