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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]

How to Get the Best Coach Seat on Amtrak

August 12, 2015 by James Larounis 11 Comments

How to Get the Best Coach Seat on Amtrak

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Amtrak trains can be notoriously crowded – to some, it feels like the back of the bus, yet many others will argue that it is more comfortable than flying. Whatever you’re opinion is, it’s helpful to understand ways that will … [Continue reading]

Is it worth upgrading to Intra-European Business Class?

August 10, 2015 by James Larounis 1 Comment

Is it worth upgrading to Intra-European Business Class?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! With so many countries in Europe, and so many airlines (and alliances), many folks ask whether it is worth upgrading from Economy to Business Class on an intra-European flight. First off, for some clarity, the Business Class I’m talking about … [Continue reading]

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]

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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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