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Cameron Laufer

Freelance Writer

Cameron is a freelance writer who grew up with a passion for traveling and seeing the world. It was a curiosity in points and miles that led him deep into the hobby. Since 2018, he has traveled the world for less using points, along with his wife and three teenage children. He is a moderator with the Award Travel 101 Facebook community.

Cameron enjoys pickleball, hiking, golfing, and skiing, as well as rooting for Purdue and Cleveland sports teams. His favorite country is Switzerland.

Latest Posts
Flying Club vs. Flying Blue: What's The Best Way to Book Virgin Atlantic Awards to London (and Beyond)
Flying Club vs. Flying Blue: What's The Best Way to Book Virgin Atlantic Awards to London (and Beyond)
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Now that Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has lowered the carrier-imposed surcharges on its Saver awards, booking directly with Virgin has become a much more attractive option than booking through Flying Blue. In this guide, we compare booking Virgin flights through Flying Club versus Flying Blue to help you determine which program offers the best value for your miles.

Tyler GlattCameron Laufer
Tyler Glatt & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

How I’m Combining My Family's Southwest Flight Credits Before They Begin Expiring Next Month
How I’m Combining My Family's Southwest Flight Credits Before They Begin Expiring Next Month
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Among the changes coming to the Southwest Rapid Rewards program effective May 28th is that flight credits will expire after just six to 12 months, depending on the fare purchased. Until then, you can still combine existing credits into larger, transferrable ones with no expiration date. Here’s how I’m organizing my family’s Southwest flight credits before the clock runs out.

Cameron Laufer
Cameron Laufer
Southwest EarlyBird Check-In: What It Is, How Much It Costs, and Who Should Get It
Southwest EarlyBird Check-In: What It Is, How Much It Costs, and Who Should Get It
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Flying Southwest Airlines has always been a unique experience thanks to its open seating policy and unconventional boarding process. If you don’t want to stress about checking in exactly 24 hours before departure, EarlyBird Check-In can give you a better boarding position. Here’s everything you need to know, including how it works, when it makes sense to pay for it — and how upcoming operational changes could impact its future.

Samantha HollandCameron Laufer
Samantha Holland & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Southwest Credit Cards: Get Bonus Miles, Travel Perks & a Fast-Track to the Companion Pass
Southwest Credit Cards: Get Bonus Miles, Travel Perks & a Fast-Track to the Companion Pass
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Southwest Airlines offers five co-branded credit cards through Chase. Each credit card has its own unique set of perks and benefits. Which one is right will vary from individual to individual. So, let's take a look and see which could make the most sense for you. A limited time Companion Pass welcome offer may be worth considering.

Samantha HollandCameron Laufer
Samantha Holland & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter