Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein covers the hotel, cruise, and airline industry from every corner of the globe. He is highly recognized as an expert in travel loyalty programs and writes for RD.com's Travel section. You'll find Ramsey flying more than 450,000 miles per year on his quest to visit every country on the planet (166 and counting so far). His work has appeared in numerous publications including Reader's Digest, Conde Nast Traveler, Travel+Leisure, CNBC.com, AFAR, Robb Report, Business Traveler, BBC Worldwide, USA Today, Frommers.com, Fodors.com, and NerdWallet.com. He is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and completed a Master’s Degree thesis studying the history of branding in the airline industry. Follow along on his travels via Instagram and Twitter.

Articles

15 Travel Point Perks You Didn’t Know Existed

Miles and points can be a valuable currency, and it's easier to earn them than you may think. Here are the insider secrets to racking them up.

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8 Things Airline Gate Agents Won’t Tell You

I was lucky enough to be a "gate agent for a day" in Atlanta, and I learned from the experience and conversations with other gate agents just what it takes to complete this tough and often thankless job.