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What are “skindels?” A look at the product, and why I won’t need it.

May 6, 2015 by James Larounis 9 Comments

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! A Colorado couple has designed and patented a pseudo-sock like foot cover (the “skindel”) that’s meant to be worn as you walk through the x-ray machine at the airport. I’m very confused at this product, to be frank: It appears … [Continue reading]

The Not So Fun Part of Flying…

May 1, 2015 by James Larounis 1 Comment

The Not So Fun Part of Flying…

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! The other day, I was on a flight from Chicago to Denver, and I have to admit, it was probably one of the worst flights in my entire life. Thanks to GoGo inflight wifi, I fired off this status update … [Continue reading]

I’m participating in the Delta Jet Drag; Help me help others!

April 28, 2015 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

I’m participating in the Delta Jet Drag; Help me help others!

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! A few weeks ago, my friend Ed from Pizza in Motion phoned me asking whether I’d like to help pull a plane this Friday, all while raising money for the American Cancer Society… heck yes! I’m really honored to be apart of this … [Continue reading]

First Class food: Should flight attendants eat it?

April 25, 2015 by James Larounis

First Class food: Should flight attendants eat it?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Update: I’d like to be clear on my position on this issue, for clarification. To be honest, I have no problem with the crew eating leftover meals, understanding they just go to waste anyways after a flight. These guys and … [Continue reading]

How to Redeem Hyatt Gold Passport Points for Suite Upgrades and Awards

April 23, 2015 by James Larounis 2 Comments

How to Redeem Hyatt Gold Passport Points for Suite Upgrades and Awards

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Redeeming Hyatt Gold Passport points for suite upgrades and awards can be quite a value, depending on the property. You’ll either be able to have an entire night for free, or upgrade from a paid rate. In either case, you’ll … [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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