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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.

Airlines Are Getting Tough on Face Masks

July 23, 2020 10:53 pm Published by Comments Off on Airlines Are Getting Tough on Face Masks

Major airlines are extending their face mask rules into the airport and getting tough on passengers who don’t comply. —...


The Bahamas: What Went Wrong with Re-Opening?

July 22, 2020 6:46 pm Published by Comments Off on The Bahamas: What Went Wrong with Re-Opening?

The Bahamas re-opened to tourism on July 1st, but things went wrong quickly. We’ll explore what happened and its instructive...


American Airlines, JetBlue Partnership: What it Means

July 21, 2020 10:52 pm Published by Comments Off on American Airlines, JetBlue Partnership: What it Means

American Airlines and jetBlue will enter a new partnership, including a codeshare agreement and new benefits for loyalty members. We...


Should We Travel Now?

July 17, 2020 10:35 pm Published by Comments Off on Should We Travel Now?

As Covid-19 cases soar across parts of the USA, I’m once again asking a question I thought I’d answered: should...


Europe Updates its Travel Restrictions, Still No U.S.

July 17, 2020 6:32 pm Published by Comments Off on Europe Updates its Travel Restrictions, Still No U.S.

Europe has updated its Covid-19 travel restrictions. Rather than adding countries from which visitors would be welcomed, the European Union...


Three Delta Passengers Test Positive for Covid-19

July 11, 2020 7:18 pm Published by Comments Off on Three Delta Passengers Test Positive for Covid-19

Three passengers on a Delta Connection flight have tested positive for Covid-19. Flight 4815 left Atlanta (ATL) on Monday, July...


Reward Nights Now Cost Far Fewer Points at IHG Hotels

July 10, 2020 11:28 pm Published by Comments Off on Reward Nights Now Cost Far Fewer Points at IHG Hotels

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) picked the perfect time to introduce dynamic pricing for reward nights. With COVID-19 having a massive...


Ireland Travel Restrictions to Remain Until July 20th

July 7, 2020 8:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Ireland Travel Restrictions to Remain Until July 20th

Ireland’s current coronavirus travel restrictions will remain unchanged until at least July 20th. Authorities had planned to ease travel restrictions...