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American Airlines Service to Sydney Goes on Sale Sunday

July 23, 2015 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

American Airlines Service to Sydney Goes on Sale Sunday

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Lately, there’s been a fair amount of hype about the new American Airlines service from Los Angeles to Sydney. While the first day of departure was announced for December 17, it was unknown as to when the tickets would go … [Continue reading]

How to Receive an Upgrade on a British Airways Avios Domestic US Ticket

July 23, 2015 by James Larounis 7 Comments

How to Receive an Upgrade on a British Airways Avios Domestic US Ticket

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! One of the greatest uses of miles is to fly 650 mile or less routes using 4,500 British Airways Avios in economy class. For example, a flight from Washington Reagan to Philadelphia typically costs upwards of $300 one-way on American, … [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]

Scam: Was I just fooled? It could happen to you.

July 21, 2015 by James Larounis 4 Comments

Scam: Was I just fooled? It could happen to you.

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! The oddest thing happened to me yesterday, and I really can’t quite put my finger on what happened, so I’m looking for some insight from you guys. Yesterday morning I had received a phone call from a number I didn’t … [Continue reading]

Is earning entry-level elite status worth if you don’t fly enough?

July 20, 2015 by James Larounis 7 Comments

Is earning entry-level elite status worth if you don’t fly enough?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! I know quite a few people with entry-level elite status, and also many people who don’t fly enough to attain even that starter status, but I’m often asked if it’s worth it to try to get there, even if you … [Continue reading]

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