James Larounis is the Owner at Upgraded Points. He specializes in the travel industry, covering areas such as airlines, hotels, and loyalty programs, with a keen focus on consumer travel and personal finance. James has been featured in Upgraded Points, MSN, and Business Traveller.
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James Larounis' coverage heavily focuses on air travel, airlines, travel deals, loyalty programs, and transportation. His articles mainly feature promotional deals and press releases related to the aviation industry. Therefore, he is likely to be receptive to pitches that offer exclusive insight into new promotions or partnerships within the airline industry. Experts in personal finance with a focus on travel rewards and loyalty programs could also find success pitching relevant insights.
Given his coverage of specific routes and services offered by airlines or other transportation companies, sources who can provide insider details about these offerings would likely catch James's attention.
As James does not have a specified geographic focus but covers global brands and destinations across various articles, pitches should consider an international audience when providing insights related to air travel deals or loyalty program developments.
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