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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.

Man Kicked Off Flight For Refusing to Wear Mask

June 18, 2020 7:53 pm Published by Comments Off on Man Kicked Off Flight For Refusing to Wear Mask

(UPDATED 6/18/2020, 10:40PM ET) — American Airlines is showing it’s serious about its face covering policy amidst the Covid-19 crisis....


Day 1: A New Travel Blog

June 17, 2020 10:21 pm Published by Comments Off on Day 1: A New Travel Blog

Today is the official first day of a new travel and transportation blog, Planes, Trains and Travel. The name, of...


Some Airlines Will Require Health Assessments

June 12, 2020 8:20 pm Published by Comments Off on Some Airlines Will Require Health Assessments

Flying has given us a new normal — empty middle seats, limited service, and required face coverings. Now, as air...


US-Canada Border Closure Will Be Extended

June 11, 2020 9:40 pm Published by Comments Off on US-Canada Border Closure Will Be Extended

UPDATE: The US-Canada border closure continues to be extended on a month-to-month basis, starting the 21st of each month. We...


Alaska Airlines Elite-Qualifying Guide 2020

June 11, 2020 6:43 pm Published by Comments Off on Alaska Airlines Elite-Qualifying Guide 2020

Alaska Airlines has extended its 50% elite-qualifying bonus through the end of the year. Plus, Alaska Airlines VIsa cardholders can...


The Strange Experience of Flying in a Pandemic

May 26, 2020 4:47 pm Published by Comments Off on The Strange Experience of Flying in a Pandemic

A month after air travel came to a screeching halt, I took a trip to visit family. Here's what flying is like in the era of Covid-19.