Points and miles are the same thing. Different companies have different programs worth different values that can be used in various ways. One thing you need to understand is that the terms points and miles can be used (for the most part) interchangeably. Some companies will call their rewards miles, some will call them points, some will call them Avios, as well as many other … [Read more...] about A Note For Beginners:
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From Impressed to Disappointed: American Airlines Meals
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how impressed I was with American Airline’s recent gluten-free meal I was served on board a flight from Athens to New York. If you have not read that article, in summary, I was given a well-cooked steak in economy as my gluten-free specialty meal. With sky high expectations I boarded my American Airlines flight to Madrid from JFK. After … [Read more...] about From Impressed to Disappointed: American Airlines Meals
Cannot Check-in Online
Like most, I have gotten into the habit of checking into my flight 24 hours in advance. This way I have my digital boarding pass, have time to fix any mistakes and can make sure I have TSA Precheck. I then walk into the airport and head straight to security with my boarding pass on my phone. More recently I have had to remind myself that I need to arrive at the airport a … [Read more...] about Cannot Check-in Online
Why Order a Specialty Meal
I have written numerous articles about my adventures as a gluten-free traveler. I am unable to eat most airline meals because of my dietary restrictions, so when booking a flight, I always request a specialty meal. Many people are in the same boat and order specialty meals based on dietary requirements, but here is why I recommend ordering a specialty meal even if you can eat … [Read more...] about Why Order a Specialty Meal
European Carriers Canceling Codeshare Flights
This week’s article is based on a recent discovery and conversation I had with an American Airlines agent. For a late summer Iberian peninsula trip, I booked with American Airlines due to lower fares and direct flights at the time. Although those flights were ultimately cancelled, I ended up booking connections through One World (American’s alliance) hubs. This … [Read more...] about European Carriers Canceling Codeshare Flights
