American Airlines (AA) miles are still one of the most popular airline currencies in the U.S. Honestly, it makes sense why. AA is a major U.S. airline. Its mileage program is familiar. Its partner list (aka friends list) looks exciting….
How I Use 50K Free Night Certificates at 5 Marriott Hotels That Make Family Travel in Japan Easier
With the recent enticing co-branded credit cards sign-up offers from Chase and Marriott (and my personal love in Marriott hotels as you know me for a while), I have recently rethought my hotel stays in Japan and create a fresh…
Read This Now If Your Family Wants To Fly Business Class To Asia Comfortably
Every year there are small points changes. Sometimes multiple changes stack together and suddenly the math for families shifts in a very real way. Right now is one of those weeks. Three things are happening at the same time: Individually…
Amex Cathay devaluation could cost your family more than a seat. Here’s what to do now.
A month ago I opened my Amex account “just to check something.” I didn’t plan to make a decision and I saw the date: March 1, 2026. “Effective Match 1, 2026, the ratio for transferring Membership Rewards points to Cathay…
How to unlock multiple business class for family of 4-8 to Japan with points
Most people read about points and think in terms of one seat. Families live in a different reality. You’re not trying to find one business class award. You’re trying to find four, five, sometimes eight seats that line up with…
Do Families Of 3 ~ 6 Still Belong In Airport Lounges? What I Learned From Traveling With Family
If you’re traveling as a family of three to six, you might quietly assume airport lounges aren’t meant for you. For years, airport lounges carried a very specific image in my mind: solo travel vloggers moving through terminals, frequent business consultants…
