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Traveling by Train: An Insider’s Look at Amtrak Presentation

July 26, 2015 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

Traveling by Train: An Insider’s Look at Amtrak Presentation

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! I had the privilege of speaking at the First2Board Phoenix Sessions this weekend talking about traveling by train, a very under-valued and unused travel mechanism. While many folks are aspiring to travel in Emirates in First Class with a shower, there’s … [Continue reading]

Using ExpertFlyer to Find Same Day Confirmed Change Space on American Airlines

July 25, 2015 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

Using ExpertFlyer to Find Same Day Confirmed Change Space on American Airlines

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Get notified when Awards & Upgrades you want become available – Find Flight Availability, Flight Upgrades & Awards, Frequent Flyer Information and more with ExpertFlyer.com American Airlines offers a very valuable benefit for flyers – even with the recent clarifications … [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]

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]

7 Ways to Overcome a Flight Delay or Cancellation

July 11, 2015 by James Larounis 23 Comments

7 Ways to Overcome a Flight Delay or Cancellation

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! ExpertFlyer.com – Find Flight Availability, Flight Upgrades & Awards, Frequent Flyer Information and more! Flight delays are inevitable. However, if you’re able to react accordingly, you’re able to always come out ahead. For some people they view flight delays as … [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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