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James Larounis

Washington, D.C.
As seen in: Upgraded Points, CNN International, MSN, The New York Times, Daily Mail, Forbes, Fox News, The Washington Post, USA Today, New York Post, The Strategist and
Covers:  Airlines, hotels, loyalty programs, credit cards, routes, fleets, reviews, industry news, and travel-related current events.
Travel industry analyst @upgradedpoints covering airlines, hotels, trains, and loyalty programs • EMT • Eagle Scout • Rotarian • jamie@theforwardcabin.com

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James Larounis is a travel industry analyst specializing in airline operations, loyalty programs, and reward travel, and owns The Forward Cabin and social media channels, with over 35,000 followers. Currently, he writes about and serves as an expert on American Airlines for Upgraded Points, with over 21 million annual readers.

Among several media spotlights, he’s spoken at Frequent Traveler University, Princeton University, and the New York Times Travel Show, been quoted in The New York Times, …

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Why using your points for business travel on Amtrak is one of the most valuable redemptions avail...

Why using your points for business travel on Amtrak is one of the most valuable redemptions avail...

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Justice Department demands answers from airlines

Justice Department demands answers from airlines

Did the 'Big Four' carriers conspire to keep the number of available seats down and prices high?

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Eric Shawn reports: Your frequent flier miles

Eric Shawn reports: Your frequent flier miles

Experts advise on your best strategies for a trip

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Holiday travel tips and deals

Holiday travel tips and deals

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Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy New Amex offer: Earn up to 3,600 bonus points from Amazon purchases

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By James Larounis
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James Larounis If you're a frequent Amazon shopper, check your American Express accounts to see if you were targeted for this latest Amex Offer. You can earn up to 3,600 Amex Membership Rewards points , though we're seeing several versions of this offer, and your particular offer might provide fewer bonus points. These offers are valid through July 19. Here are the details. Amex Offer Details This offer is fairly straightforward: Spend money at Amazon , earn bonus Amex Membership Rewards points.
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Buy IHG One Rewards Points With an 100% Bonus [Until June 6]

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By James Larounis
| MSN
James Larounis IHG One Rewards' latest promotion allows members to purchase points with an 100% bonus , dropping the price as low as 0.5 cents per point. The price is quite reasonable. However, it's essential to have a good redemption planned if you're considering purchasing IHG points, even though the sale price matches what we think these points are worth on average. Let's take a look at the details of the promotion and how you can maximize it.
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Why I Usually Wait Until the Last Minute To Cancel a Flight

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By James Larounis
| Upgraded Points
Many of the credit card offers that appear on this site are from credit card companies from which we may receive financial compensation when a customer clicks on a link, when an application is approved, or when an account is opened. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). However, the credit card information that we publish has been written and evaluated by experts who know these products inside out.
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