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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.

TRANSFERS: Empty Middle Seats Reduce Covid-19 Risk

July 6, 2020 8:55 pm Published by Comments Off on TRANSFERS: Empty Middle Seats Reduce Covid-19 Risk

In this week’s Transfers: A new study finds the risk of catching Covid-19 is higher when airlines don’t leave middle...


Covid-19: Tourism Is Banned When Better Solutions Exist

July 2, 2020 8:59 pm Published by Comments Off on Covid-19: Tourism Is Banned When Better Solutions Exist

Most governments across the globe have banned non-essential visits (read: tourism) due to Covid-19. But better solutions exist and should...


Iceland Backtracks, Will Restrict U.S. Residents

July 1, 2020 9:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Iceland Backtracks, Will Restrict U.S. Residents

Iceland has backtracked and will restrict visits by U.S. residents anytime soon. The country will instead follow the new European...


Global Entry Enrollment Centers Will Reopen

June 29, 2020 11:43 pm Published by Comments Off on Global Entry Enrollment Centers Will Reopen

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will reopen its Global Entry Enrollment Centers. They’d been shuttered for months, due to the...


TRANSFERS: The Airlines Going Bankrupt In Covid-19

June 29, 2020 6:12 pm Published by Comments Off on TRANSFERS: The Airlines Going Bankrupt In Covid-19

Several airlines have already gone bankrupt as Covid-19 continues to sweep across the globe. Our new column features the travel...