I'm loyal to several airlines, alliances and loyalty programs when I book flights — and for good reason. It's how I earn the points and miles that can pay for my next trip and help me reach elite status to enjoy perks like complimentary checked baggage, priority boarding and even the occasional upgrade.
The problem is that no single airline, or even airline alliance, flies to every destination I want to reach. That used to leave me with a frustrating and confusing process of piecing together a trip myself across a string of airline websites and browser tabs, cross-referencing layover times and baggage policies before calculating the total costs.
These days, I start with Skyscanner, which pulls together results from more than 1,000 travel providers in a single search. From figuring out where to go in the first place to tracking prices to booking accommodations, cars and flights, it's the closest thing I've found to a tool that actually covers the full journey while keeping my loyalty benefits intact.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
