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James Larounis

James Larounis

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Blogger, The Forward Cabin

Washington

Biography

James Larounis is a travel industry analyst specializing in airline operations, loyalty programs, and reward travel, and owns The Forward Cabin and social media channels, with over 35,000 followers. Currently, he writes about and serves as an expert on American Airlines for Upgraded Points, with over 21 million annual readers. Among several media spotlights, he’s spoken at Frequent Traveler University, Princeton University, and the New York Times Travel Show, been quoted in The New York Times, The Fiscal Times, Travel+Leisure Magazine, Skift, Forbes, New York Magazine, the Daily Mail, the Washington Post, and Condé Nast Traveler, been featured on CNN, FOX News, and the BBC, written for InsideFlyer, Road Warrior Voices/USA Today, Forbes, 1000TravelTips.com, and makes regular guest appearances as a featured expert discussing the travel industry on major television news media. Previous consulting projects have included clients such as Executive Travel, the Loyalty Summit, Frequent Traveler University, the Frequent Traveler Awards, SELECT Innovations, Flightbucks, OurBus, ZED Aerospace, PEX+, American Airlines, and DoNotPay Travel, among others. His expertise includes the operations and loyalty programs of American Airlines, Hyatt, and Amtrak, and he’s regularly cited as an expert on the topics of those companies and others in industry publications, forums, and major media. James’ previous professional experience includes having served as a manager with the Boy Scouts of America, with consistent growth in fundraising, membership and volunteer manpower. A proven leader, he’s managed a yearly fundraising goal of more than $600,000 with direct responsibility over special events, product sales and annual giving campaigns. James is a Paul Harris Fellow with Rotary International and on the Board of Directors of the Stafford Rotary Club. He also holds an Advanced Life Support EMT credential in VA and has served in numerous EMS supervisory positions, commanding large-scale incidents and scenes. He is an Eagle Scout.

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hotels, and travel-related current events. fleets, routes credit cards, reviews loyalty programs,Airlines industry news

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Total articles 748

  • Why the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Is a Must-Do Adventure

    By James Larounis, Michael Park, Jestan Mendame

    Mar. 23, 2025

  • Global Lounge Collection Hidden Gems: My 6 Favorite Spots With Amex Platinum

    By Andrew Kunesh Verified, Stella Shon Verified, Jestan Mendame, James Larounis

    Mar. 20, 2025

  • Disney’s McKim’s Mile House: New DVC Member Lounge Opens at the Magic Kingdom

    By James Larounis

    Mar. 19, 2025

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Reston, Virginia, United States

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