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  Scott Laird is a travel journalist and points expert who has flown over two
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## 30+

Years in points and miles

## 1M+

Miles flown

## 16

Articles written

## Published in


- [Did James Cameron Steal the Plot of Titanic From the Love Boat](https://www.fodors.com/news/cruises/did-james-cameron-steal-the-plot-of-titanic-from-the-love-boat) 
- [Oceania Riviera Ship Review](https://www.travelandleisure.com/oceania-riviera-ship-review-11761092) 
- [A Traveler's Guide to 'Chief of War'](https://www.cntraveler.com/story/a-travelers-guide-to-chief-of-war-apple-tv) 
- [Austral Islands Aranui Cruise](https://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Adventure-Travel/austral-islands-aranui-cruise) 

## Our favorite articles by Scott Laird


- [Air France Premium Economy: What It’s Like and How to Fly for Less](/insights/air-france-premium-economy/) 
- [Hawaiian Airlines First Class: What It’s Like and How to Fly for Less](/insights/hawaiian-airlines-first-class-what-its-like-and-how-to-fly-for-less/) 
- [Cathay Pacific Business Class: What It’s Like and How to Fly for Less](/insights/cathay-pacific-business-class-what-its-like-and-how-to-fly-for-less/) 
- [Alaska Airlines First Class: What It’s Like and How to Fly for Less](/insights/alaska-airlines-first-class/)