Month: July 2019

NowBoarding: Miles to Memories – Shawn Coomer

Welcome to NowBoarding: The Official BoardingArea Podcast!

Each week one of BoardingArea’s talented crew of bloggers will jump in the cockpit with “Captain” Ed Pizza, host of Miles to Go and writer at Pizza in Motion. On each NowBoarding flight, you’ll get a chance to learn more about the folks behind your favorite travel blogs.

This week we’re digging into the archives and re-posting our awesome interview with Shawn Coomer from Miles to Memories who shares all about how he became a travel blogger. Find out what its like for a family to travel the world for two years and the difference between traveling on the cheap vs. traveling on points and miles. Last but not least our lighting round of questions will highlight Shawn’s favorite credit card, hotel and airline programs and the one destination still on his bucket list.

Show Notes

Miles to Memories

Miles to Go Podcast

Don’t forget to check out the Miles to Go podcast where we bring you the latest travel news, tips and tricks each week to help you save money and travel better.

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Is Your Flight Canceled? And, We Look At Moxy Hotels!

This week Mike LaRosa from Coworkaholic is back to chat with Ed Pizza about some of the top news and posts of the week on BoardingArea. Tune in to hear a review of Moxy, Marriott’s “millennial” brand, updates on Southwest’s latest schedule adjustments due to the Max 8 and additional upcoming travel disruptions due to strikes at London Heathrow and London Gatwick. On a lighter note, Ed checks in on mid-year hotel status checks and the gents chat about new part time flight attendant job openings.

Links

Southwest Adjusting Adjusting Schedules Again Due to 787 MAX8 Aircrafts

Summer From Hell: Strikes At London Airports To Disrupt Travel

Fancy a Summer Job as a Flight Attendant?

Hotel Review: Marriott’s Moxy – Washington, DC Downtown

My 2019 Mid-Year Hotel Status Check

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Miles to Go: Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can’t Afford to Miss

Don’t forget to check out the Miles To Go Podcast where we bring you the latest travel news, tips and tricks each week to help you save money and travel better.

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Lawsuits Over Resort Fees & More DelAAys for Summer Travel

This week Mike LaRosa from Coworkaholic joins host Ed Pizza to chat about some of the top news and posts of the week on BoardingArea. Tune in to hear about recent news about Plaza Premium’s plan for new airport coworking spaces and continued summer delays for American Airlines. The gents also chat about an exciting pilot program to save money on tolls when driving rental cars, and a new lawsuit over resort fees. Last but not least, Ed and Mike check in on mid-year status qualifications and why it’s important to always re-evaluate strategies!

Links

Plaza Premium Announces Plans for Airport Coworking Spaces

My 2019 Mid-Year Airline Status Check – Pizza In Motion

Renting A Car At MCO? Here’s A New Way To Save A Ton On Your Car Rental Bill

Marriott’s CEO Defends Resort Fees, Says They’re Good For You

American Helps Make Our Anniversary… Memorable?

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Miles to Go: Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can’t Afford to Miss

Don’t forget to check out the Miles To Go Podcast where we bring you the latest travel news, tips and tricks each week to help you save money and travel better.

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Protect Your Privacy: Don’t Get Hacked By The Chinese Government

This week Mike LaRosa from Coworkaholic joins host Ed Pizza to chat about some of the top news and posts of the week on BoardingArea. Tune in to hear about recent news about travelers having their devices inspected and hacked when traveling in China. The gents also chat about United bringing back stroopwafles, Delta’s “new & improved” service on long haul economy and the balance of frequent travel vs. taking time off the road. There’s two bonus topics this week! Find out how to use the “old” American Airlines award calendar and how to save some cash at Whole Foods with an Amazon Prime promotion!

Links

China Installing App On Tourist’s Phones That Steals Personal Data

Delta steps its International Main Cabin Economy Product

I Haven’t Been on a Plane in 24 Days and I’m Losing My Mind!

United Expands Stroopwafel Catering

How to Access the “Old” American Airlines Award Calendar

Shop at Whole Foods, Get a $10 Amazon Credit

Thanks to Our Sponsor

AutoSlash

AutoSlash’s mission is focused and clear: to help you get the best possible rental car rate, and then to share their expertise with you so you have the best trip possible. They take the same flexible rates you find on the rental companies’ own sites and then apply the best coupons to them. Sometimes the savings are modest. A lot of times they’re big. Sometimes they’re massive. They do in minutes what it would take you hours to do. And they do it all for free.

Miles to Go: Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can’t Afford to Miss

Don’t forget to check out the Miles To Go Podcast where we bring you the latest travel news, tips and tricks each week to help you save money and travel better.

The post Protect Your Privacy: Don’t Get Hacked By The Chinese Government was first published on NowBoarding.

NowBoarding: No Mas Coach – Jon Nickel-D’Andrea

Welcome to NowBoarding: The Official BoardingArea Podcast!

Each week one of BoardingArea‘s talented crew of bloggers will jump in the cockpit with “Captain” Ed Pizza, host of Miles to Go and writer at Pizza in Motion. On each NowBoarding flight, you’ll get a chance to learn more about the folks behind your favorite travel blogs.

This week we’re digging into the archives and re-posting our interview with Jon Nickel-D’Andrea of No Mas Coach.

Jon joins Ed to chat about his love of Alaska Airlines & what lead him and his partner to decide they were never flying in coach again. Tune in learn about some of his favorite destinations, preferred travel brands and which credit card is his go to (and which is the one he’s starting to use less).

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Show Notes
No Mas Coach

Miles to Go Podcast

Don’t forget to check out the Miles To Go Podcast where we bring you the latest travel news, tips and tricks each week to help you save money and travel better.

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