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A Really Odd Experience With Australian Customs; They Run a Tight Ship!

May 21, 2015 by James Larounis 3 Comments

A Really Odd Experience With Australian Customs; They Run a Tight Ship!

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! After disembarking off of my plane yesterday in Brisbane (from LAX), I figured it would be a simple walk to the immigration officer queues and then off to the transfer desk to continue on to my connecting flight to Melbourne. … [Continue reading]

An Important Note for Carry-On Luggage When Traveling on Qantas

May 20, 2015 by James Larounis 7 Comments

An Important Note for Carry-On Luggage When Traveling on Qantas

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Having just arrived in Australia off of a Qantas flight from Los Angeles to Brisbane, I was hit with an interesting surprise when checking-in for my domestic flight to Melbourne. After getting off my flight from LAX, and going through … [Continue reading]

Annoying My Roommate for 1,500 Points; Worth it?

May 13, 2015 by James Larounis 2 Comments

Annoying My Roommate for 1,500 Points; Worth it?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! I’m at the Marriott Solana in Westlake, TX this week for a work training. As part of the rooming, I’m paired up with another roomette in the two-double bed equipped room. Interestingly, I found a notice on my bed when … [Continue reading]

When your plane arrives early and it isn’t a good thing…

May 11, 2015 by James Larounis 22 Comments

When your plane arrives early and it isn’t a good thing…

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Lately, I seem to have a losing streak while flying American. Well, it’s actually a winning streak…but you’ll see why I say “lose” in the second. My last several flights have actually arrived early at the destination airport – and … [Continue reading]

Free Delta Diamond Status with Delta Private Jets Membership

May 7, 2015 by James Larounis 6 Comments

Free Delta Diamond Status with Delta Private Jets Membership

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Diamond status is the highest elite tier Delta offers, requiring 125,000 miles flown each year, and $15,000 dollars spent. Included, is complimentary upgrades, free award redeposits, choice benefits, international upgrade vouchers and more. Interestingly, it’s possible to earn Diamond status … [Continue reading]

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