The recent conflict in the Middle East and the unprecedented airspace closures have canceled thousands of flights and disrupted the travel plans of an estimated 1 million passengers, myself included.
I was booked on a Middle Eastern airline to the United Arab Emirates on the day the disruption began, and my essential travel home looked impossible.
Here's how my beloved Capital One miles saved me during a time of crisis.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
