My airline and hotel loyalty strategy for 2026
I’m declaring 2026 the year of freedom as, for the first time since I started traveling, I have…
Does United TravelBank trigger Amex Platinum’s $200 airline fee credit?
Since it’s the start of the New Year, many credit card benefits have reset and savvy credit cardholders…
Airlines are charging over $12,000 for one-way, non-stop business class tickets from London to the West Coast
I planned a trip across the pond in August, which will be my first time back to London…
Why I’m planning to give up my United status
When it comes to giving up my status on United, I’m like boy who cried wolf — I’ve…
Is the United Explorer card worth the $150 annual fee?
Chase and United recently refreshed all of their co-branded credit cards, including the United Explorer card. In this…
Why I’m not a fan of United’s “refreshed” credit cards
If you’re a United credit cardholder or read BoardingArea often, you’ve probably already read that United has recently…
United’s top 10 busiest domestic routes from San Francisco (and why #1 may not be what you think)
Simply Flying recently published a list of United’s top 10 busiest routes from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)…
The top 10 busiest airlines in the world
Aviation A2Z is my favorite aviation blog (for aviation nerds, it’s definitely worth adding to your daily or…
Confirmed: United TravelBank purchase triggers $200 annual airline fee credit on Amex Business Platinum card
The Amex Business Platinum card comes with a $200 annual airline fee that, according to Amex, is meant…
My favorite travel experiences in 2024
2024 was full of some great travel experiences for me — I flew 82,892 miles on 10 different…