Travel from the desk
Guides, award strategy, and destination notes for people who actually book — not brochure copy.
Riley Quinn
Senior Travel Editor, Mighty Travels
Riley Quinn is Senior Travel Editor at Mighty Travels. Based between New York and Lisbon, she covers award flights, hotel strategy, and the practical side of destination travel — from Paris café etiquette to redeeming points for business class without overpaying.
Latest stories
- Lufthansa T-48: 2026 Yield Strategy & Booking Guide
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- United's Dynamic Pricing: Newark-Narita Cash vs Award
- Stacking Credit Card Points to Fly Business Class to Europe
- Turkey 2026 Visa Fee Hike: Layover vs Direct Flight
- Southwest Airlines Operational Shifts and Your Award Bookings
- Delta Aug 2026 Off-Peak: ATL-MAD Award Calendar Explained
- How to Book Writer Retreats Using Points and Miles
- Delta $199 SLC Fare Error: How It Happens and Risks
- 2026 Venice Biennale Preview: Award Seats Down 30%, Fares Up 15%
- Altitude Acclimatization: How to Adjust Faster and Safer
- United Newark-Frankfurt Biz +25K Miles: Aeroplan Still 70K
- Row 14 Wins at 00:00 UTC: Live Booking Test Results
- Luxury Hotels and Tours for Biblical Archaeology Trips: Where to Stay and What to Explore
- Sun-Kissed Splendor: The Best Luxury Beach Hotels in Southern California for Your Next Trip
- Qatar Qsuite Dallas-Doha +28k Points: When AAdvantage Wins
- Top Luxury Cruise Ship Suites Available for Summer 2027: A Booking Guide
- How to Find Cheap Flights and Premium Cabin Deals to Miami This Fall
- ANA Z-Class Glitch: Proof, Direct vs OTA vs Award, Rule 80
- The Definitive Guide to Beijing’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Layover: 2026 Edition
- What to Expect From Delta's Upcoming LAX to Manila Flights
- Google Flights Alerts: The $120 Rule for Fall Travel
- 2026 Turkey Fare Gap: Istanbul-Ankara Star Alliance Awards Up 30%
- 2026 Flying Blue Promo: Paris Biz Class 55K Miles – Book in March
- 2026 JAL First: Alaska Hits 120K, Avios Still Wins
- 47 Mistake Fares Under $400 to Bangkok: The Glitch That Pays
- How to Book Luxury Las Vegas Hotels with Points and Miles This Fall
- Rise Air's June 2026 Fleet Swap: Capacity Event or Route Cuts?
- 2026 Sub-$200 Santa Barbara Fares via Google Flights Alerts
- How Airline Labor Rules Affect Your Flight Reliability This Summer
- Delta SkyMiles 2026: Beat 30% Premium Award Hike by May 1
- JFK-LHR Biz: 90k Nonstop vs 68k Connecting - The Trap
- Alaska Miles: Lock 50K Business Awards Before Oct 1 Hike to 70K
- China 2030 Plan Slashes US-China Nonstops from 24 to 13
- SkyMiles 2026: Virgin Atlantic Break-Even Up – Book Mar 1
- Carnival 2025: SDU-CGH Fares Under R$400 from Gol & Azul
- Why Aircraft Delivery Delays Are Shrinking Business Class Award Space
- United 2026: 3 Partner Biz Redemptions Beat 85K Miles
- Sargassum Slashes Caribbean Airfares: 5 Routes Drop 30% in 2026
- Alaska Miles: Beat 310K Emirates F, Lock 210K by Mar 31
- Menorca vs Ibiza: Business Class Under $3k in 2026
- How to Visit Canada's Remote Northern Territories on a Budget
- 2026 Rail Pass Hike: Break-Even at 6 of Top 10 Capitals
- Delta 2026 Tokyo Business: 125K Miles vs Virgin 90K vs ANA 150K
- Cathay Pacific's H1 Fuel CASK vs 2025 Avg: Hedging & Fares
- 2026 Oslo Express Rail: 20-Min Transfer, SAS/Norwegian Award Cuts