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Anthony’s Philippines: “It was an Adventure” Jake Redman
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Anthony’s Amazing Singapore: “Toe Dipping” Point of SE Asia Jake Redman
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Anthony’s Ireland: Hellman’s Makes Ketchup Too Jake Redman
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Dallas, Disney and Deals. Our 100th Episode. Jake Redman
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AirBnB Cancels Some Cancelling & Jake Thinks Charlotte is a Beach Town Jake Redman
American Airlines finally said it out loud. Empty first-class seats are no longer a loyalty perk waiting to happen; they’re inventory to sell. American Airlines upgrade worth it without status? The answer just got clearer. I’ve booked domestic first class on AA for my family and done the math on both the points and cash paths, so I can tell you what actually works for someone who flies a handful of times a year. The short answer: for occasional travelers, the points window is almost always the better play. Here’s the math. For the road warriors who spent years chasing […]
The short version: Aeroplan got more expensive and more specialist. Flying Blue got more attractive for anyone who just wants to book something normal. Air Canada’s Aeroplan pricing changes are the biggest points and miles updates this week, and they matter mostly because they confirm something that has been building for a while: this program has drifted away from the occasional upgrader. I’ve been using transferable points for Delta domestic and international bookings for years, and this week’s changes are worth paying attention to for different reasons than you’ve been hearing. If you fly a handful of times a year […]
On July 8, 2026 — less than a month away — American Express is changing who can walk through the Centurion Lounge door with you. Not the guest fees, which have been $50 per adult and $30 per child since 2023. The same-flight rule: starting July 8, every guest has to be on your departure. The Centurion Lounge guest fee hasn’t changed: $50 per adult, $30 per child, since 2023. What’s changing on July 8, 2026 is who’s allowed through the door with you. The baseline for the Occasional Upgrader hasn’t changed much: you still need to spend $75,000 a […]
