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One of the most common questions people ask when planning a trip to Banff National Park is: “What airport do you fly into for Banff?” The answer surprises a lot of travelers. You don’t actually fly directly to Banff. Banff is located inside Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies and does not have a […]

Many people assume the only way to book a Delta flight with points is through Delta’s own loyalty program. But one of the most useful strategies in the points and miles world is booking flights through partner airline programs. Delta partners with several airlines, and one of the most valuable partners for certain routes is […]

When I book flights with points, I almost always still owe a small amount in taxes and fees. And on the rare occasion I pay cash for a flight, I’m intentional about which card I use to pay for it. I put those charges on my Chase Sapphire Preferred — not because of the points, […]

If American Airlines is the airline your family flies most, you’re not alone. For many families — especially in the Midwest — American Airlines is often the most convenient option. It may be the airline with the most nonstop routes from your home airport, the best schedules for school breaks, or simply the airline you’ve […]

Planning a Universal Studios trip with kids sounds exciting — until you start looking at flights. Between school schedules, limited flexibility, and Orlando airfare jumping up and down during peak travel times, flights are often the most stressful (and expensive) part of planning a Universal vacation for families. For us, getting to Orlando is usually […]

Flights were the hardest part of planning our Africa trip — and the part that scares most families away before they even start. Africa isn’t one easy nonstop away. Award space can be limited, routes are long, and when you’re traveling as a family, you need multiple seats on the same flights. Add holiday travel […]

When I first saw that we had a long layover in Cairo, I didn’t feel excited. I felt cautious. Cairo is big. Busy. Intense. And while I love travel, I also know my limits — especially when we’re tired, jet lagged, and traveling as a family. Still, the idea of being that close to the […]

We wanted sunshine, clear blue water, an easy travel experience, and a trip that did not require spending thousands of dollars on flights alone. Roatán delivered all of that and more. One of the biggest reasons this trip worked so beautifully is because we flew our family of four using points, which kept our out-of-pocket […]

If you’re a mom who’s serious about making family travel smoother — and cheaper — Alaska Airlines might just become your new favorite airline. Known for friendly service, flexible award bookings, and strong partner connections through the oneworld® alliance, Alaska offers real ways for families to save money, earn rewards, and explore more places with […]