A-List Paul Tumpowsky TRAVEL ADVISORY BOARD | AIR TRAVEL SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Respective Travel Advisor An expert at arranging discounted business- and first-class fares on major carriers, Tumpowsky — the founder and CEO of Skylark — saves clients thousands of dollars by seamlessly navigating increasingly complex flight changes and cancellations. "My team and I are always evaluating price, best routes and quality of onboard experience," Tumpowsky shares. "Right now we love Delta's new international business class and premium economy products and Qatar's Q Suite." In addition, he notes, while in the past airlines' schedules would be reliable about 11 months out, now almost every flight booked more than 45 days prior to departure has some sort of schedule change (or flat out cancellation.) "Minor ones are easy to handle, but major ones can really impact a vacation. I monitor queues on a daily basis so that we can work with clients to find the best solutions," Tumpowsky says. Tumpowsky has been featured in Travel Weekly's "Year End Executive View," The New York Times, Bloomberg, Harper's Bazaar, Worth, and has been nominated for the Virtuoso Innovation Award. A serial entrepreneur, he has taught at Columbia University, has been a mentor with the White House Business Plan Competition, and an advisor to several young travel technology startups. ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES: Luxury hotel stays Languages Spoken: English Average Daily Spend: $500 per person Trip Planning Fees: None Contact Info p@skylark.com | 212-759-5275 | New York www.skylark.com twitter.com/skylark instagram.com/skylark Booking With a Travel Advisor Is More Useful Than Ever — Here's How to Get the Most for Your Money 6 Travel Tips for Unlocking Maximum Value from Your Travel Advisor The Best Way to Experience Patagonia, According to a Travel Expert Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit