Scott Laird Follow Facebook Instagram Twitter Education Alaska Pacific University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Scott Laird has been a freelance travel writer since 2011 while also pursuing a career in the U.S. airline industry. He's logged over 1.4 Million miles onboard the world's airlines, which is nearly 1,500 individual flights—the equivalent of 55 times around the globe, or three roundtrips to the Moon. Experience After growing up in Anchorage, Alaska and the Garden Isle of Kaua'i, Scott worked in travel during and after college in roles in the airline and hotel industries. Scott also spent many years as a professional travel advisor, both independently and for some of the country's largest travel management companies. In addition to TripSavvy, he's also contributed to TravelPulse, TravelAge West, Condé Nast Traveler, Fodors Travel Guide, and other travel publications. Education Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. About TripSavvy and Dotdash Meredith TripSavvy, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a travel site written by real experts, not anonymous reviewers. You’ll find that our 20-year-strong library of more than 30,000 articles will make you a savvy traveler—showing you how to book a hotel the whole family will love, where to find the best bagel in New York City, and how to skip the lines at theme parks. We give you the confidence to spend your vacation actually vacationing, not fumbling with a guidebook or second-guessing yourself. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.