Originally Posted by
tom911
Retirement just makes it easier to jump on sale fares and burn miles. I've been retired 6 years and I'm flying more than ever. My biggest challenge now is currency exchange rates. I cancelled an Australia trip in May when the Australian dollar hit $US1.09. Next month Shanghai on miles.
It is sad and pathetic what has happened to the US dollar. The US government officials continue to insist that a debased currency is a great benefit to the US in that it boosts exports. However, the US is a net importer and all our purchases become more expensive with a devalued currency, and Americans become poorer relatieve to others in the world like the Australians, Canadians, and Europeans.