Lyn Mettler

Lyn Mettler is a longtime travel writer for US News & World Report, USA Today 10Best and The TODAY Show who created Families Fly Free, a program that teaches families her simple system to use travel rewards to fly for free. She is one of the industry's foremost experts on collecting and using travel rewards with her expertise featured in major media outlets and on podcasts, television and radio.
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Do I have to spend lots of money to fly free?

Do you have spend lots of money to fly free? The answer is no! And in this 2 1/2-minute video,...

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How to Upgrade Your Southwest Boarding Order

Have you ever ended up in the back of the B boarding zone, or God forbid, the C boarding zone...

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74 | Why Colorado Is a Top Family Destination

Colorado is a destination that Lyn's family returns to year after year for its sheer beauty, abundance of outdoor activities...
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73 | Slow-ER Travel: 4 Ways to Experience the Joy of Travel at a Slower Speed

Lyn shares how her family adopted a different style of travel this summer re-visiting old favorites and "hanging out." She...
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Best New York City Restaurants | Piccola Cucina Sicilian Osteria Italian Restaurant Soho

Piccola Cucina Sicilian Osteria is an excellent Italian restaurant in New York City’s Soho neighborhood within walking distance of Greenwich...

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72 | How My Family Switched Entirely to Carry-ons

In a shocking switch, Lyn's family who's long checked bags because it's free to do so on Southwest, made the...
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Cedar Pass Lodge Cabin Review in Badlands National Park

Your trip to Badlands National Park will be complete if you choose to stay in one of the updated cabins...

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Sylvan Lake Lodge Cabin Review in Custer State Park

If you want to be close to Sylvan Lake and the best hiking trails in Custer State Park, a Sylvan...

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Avid Hotel Denver Airport Review

Avid Hotel Denver Airport is a great Denver airport hotels option owned by Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG). The property is...

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Southwest Companion Pass: When will I get it after earning my qualifying points?

You’ve finished earning all the qualifying points you need to earn Southwest Companion Pass. Congrats! Now, when will it show...

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Southwest Companion Pass: Should I Wait and Get It in January?

Should you get your Southwest Companion Pass now or wait until January, so it’s good for almost 2 full years?...

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The Standard High Line New York City Hotel Deluxe Queen Room Tour

The Standard High Line is a hip New York City hotel in the meatpacking district of the city that literally...

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