How Black Heritage Travel Can Help Heal
January 20, 2021 10:54 am 1 CommentCOVID-19 has stopped most travel in its tracks. The senseless killing of George Floyd has pushed even the idea of...
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About Mason
Mason is a lifelong traveler and broadcaster, having done both for more than three decades. By the time he was a teenager, Mason was booking his own trips and traveling solo. He’s an expert on the ins and outs of finding a great fare, how to maximize miles and points for free travel, and how to get the most enjoyment from the journey itself. Mason is a traveler at heart, and no destination is unworthy of a visit.
COVID-19 Tests Required For International Air Travel to U.S.
January 15, 2021 1:32 pm Comments Off on COVID-19 Tests Required For International Air Travel to U.S.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will require negative COVID-19 tests for international air travel to the U.S....
One Night in New Orleans With the NBA
January 5, 2021 1:43 pm Comments Off on One Night in New Orleans With the NBAWe spent a night in New Orleans to watch an NBA game in person. This is what it was like...
After a Summer of Travel, I’ll Stay Home This Winter
December 21, 2020 12:58 pm Comments Off on After a Summer of Travel, I’ll Stay Home This WinterI was able to travel safely during much of this pandemic summer; but as winter begins, I have no travel...
Save Money on Flights: Check Nearby Airports!
December 15, 2020 12:35 am Comments Off on Save Money on Flights: Check Nearby Airports!One of the easiest tricks to save money on flights is to simply expand your search and check nearby airports....
Delta Has Dropped Most International Change Fees
December 11, 2020 12:45 pm Comments Off on Delta Has Dropped Most International Change FeesDelta has dropped most international change fees, mirroring a similar move by American Airlines. We’re just waiting on United. Get...
World of Hyatt Elite Status is Much Easier to Earn in 2021
December 7, 2020 12:16 pm Comments Off on World of Hyatt Elite Status is Much Easier to Earn in 2021The World of Hyatt loyalty program is cutting in half the number of nights needed for its elite status tiers...
American Eliminates International Change Fees
November 20, 2020 7:05 pm Comments Off on American Eliminates International Change FeesAmerican Airlines is eliminating change fees on international flights. The move takes effect immediately and applies to nearly all fare...
Alaska Starts Contactless Payment for Onboard Food
November 18, 2020 8:31 pm Comments Off on Alaska Starts Contactless Payment for Onboard FoodA few months back, Alaska Airlines announced a plan to introduce contactless payment for onboard food and beverage service. That...
Alaska Will Let You Convert Wallet Funds to Miles
November 10, 2020 9:52 pm Comments Off on Alaska Will Let You Convert Wallet Funds to MilesThrough November 13th, Alaska Airlines will allow Mileage Plan members to convert wallet funds in their account to miles. Here’s...