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What is the difference between a layover, stopover and open-jaw?

August 1, 2015 by James Larounis 3 Comments

What is the difference between a layover, stopover and open-jaw?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! In the airline world, there’s a lot of jargon that can easily confuse people when booking tickets, especially those on frequent flyer miles. It’s helpful to have a basic knowledge of the terminology used when booking a ticket, since it … [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]

American Boards Some Aircraft Earlier Than Usual; Do You Know Which Ones?

May 16, 2015 by James Larounis 1 Comment

American Boards Some Aircraft Earlier Than Usual; Do You Know Which Ones?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! For a domestic passenger, the typical boarding time for an aircraft is about 30 minutes, though airlines appear to be boarding earlier and earlier to try to get those flights off on time and improve ratings. I’m a big proponent … [Continue reading]

A Guide to Hotel Best Rate Guarantees and How They Can Save You Money

April 16, 2015 by James Larounis 1 Comment

A Guide to Hotel Best Rate Guarantees and How They Can Save You Money

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! In today’s online marketplace of searching for hotel rooms, there is fierce competition between the hotel chains themselves and online vendors such as Expedia, Travelocity and the like. Hotel companies want you to book directly with them, and they’ll entice … [Continue reading]

How To: ITA Matrix syntax and what it means for you

April 10, 2015 by James Larounis 3 Comments

How To: ITA Matrix syntax and what it means for you

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! I use ITA Matrix all of the time to find flights, and find it to be one of the best free tools in the travel-sphere. Here’s what ITA Matrix allows you to do, in a nutshell: Search an entire calendar … [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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