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Is Southwest really cheaper than other airlines?

August 19, 2015 by James Larounis 13 Comments

Is Southwest really cheaper than other airlines?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! My parents are big flyers with Southwest Airlines, and I often hear from friends and family that Southwest is always cheaper than other airlines, and that’s why they fly them. But is it really? Southwest is one of several low-cost carriers – … [Continue reading]

Easy Ways to Increase Your Elite Status Upgrade Odds

August 18, 2015 by James Larounis 5 Comments

Easy Ways to Increase Your Elite Status Upgrade Odds

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! One of the biggest complaints I seem to hear from airline loyalty program elite members is the lack of elite upgrades – or the frustration of not getting one. While these upgrades are by no means a guarantee, there are … [Continue reading]

What is a mileage run and how can it help you save money?

August 17, 2015 by James Larounis 1 Comment

What is a mileage run and how can it help you save money?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! If you’ve been reading any variety of blogs, forums and other articles on this hobby, you’ve probably come across the term “mileage run.” But, what is a mileage run? A mileage run is flying for no point other than to … [Continue reading]

Business Class Deals to Europe from $1500~!

August 16, 2015 by James Larounis 11 Comments

Business Class Deals to Europe from $1500~!

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Thanksgiving is one of the best times to purchase business class tickets for cheap, since it’s a slow period for business travelers. Right now, there’s a terrific amount of discounted business class seats on American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and  OpenSkies … [Continue reading]

Check Out the New Revised American Airlines Uniform Prototype

August 15, 2015 by James Larounis 1 Comment

Check Out the New Revised American Airlines Uniform Prototype

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Last December, American Airlines released their prototype of the new uniform for their employees. The feedback AA got on the uniform appeared to be mostly on the negative side, as employees weighed in on fit, style and functionality. I commented on … [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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