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  • Points & Miles

    Did I Waste Chase Points on a Cheap Flight? Here’s Why I’m OK With It

    by joeheg February 27, 2026
    by joeheg February 27, 2026

    Did I waste my Chase Ultimate Rewards on a recent airline redemption? On paper, it sure looked that way. I booked a short intra-Europe flight using 24,000 United miles for …

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    Waymo Is Live in Orlando — But Here’s Who Can Actually Use It

    by joeheg February 27, 2026
    by joeheg February 27, 2026

    Last summer, I wrote about Waymo’s driverless cars testing in Orlando — the kind of story that feels equal parts “future” and “Florida.” At the time, it was interesting… but …

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  • Points & Miles

    I Ran The Numbers On 3 Hyatt Point Stays. Here’s What The New Pricing Could Change

    by joeheg February 26, 2026
    by joeheg February 26, 2026

    What happens when a redemption that once felt like a steal suddenly has a much wider price range? That’s the question I kept coming back to after Hyatt revealed its …

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  • Travel

    One Tweet Turned Into a Vegas Weekend (And Travel Brands Jumped In Fast)

    by joeheg February 26, 2026
    by joeheg February 26, 2026

    It all started with a post on X. Not a press release. Not a corporate campaign. Just one public offer that quickly snowballed into something much bigger. Sure, we can …

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  • Credit Cards

    Does Credit Card Travel Insurance Still Work After You Cancel the Card?

    by joeheg February 25, 2026
    by joeheg February 25, 2026

    Credit card travel protections look straightforward on the surface. You pay for a trip with the right card, something goes wrong, and the coverage kicks in. But the benefits page …

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  • Airlines

    Why Minimum Connection Times Aren’t Shrinking — Even If Viral Stories Say They Are

    by joeheg February 25, 2026
    by joeheg February 25, 2026

    Every so often, a headline pops up claiming airlines are shortening layovers or creating some new “tight connection trap.” If you’ve been seeing those stories lately, it might feel like …

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  • Airlines

    Even Olympic Gold Medalists Got “Weathered” On The Way Home — And It Can Happen To You

    by joeheg February 24, 2026
    by joeheg February 24, 2026

    You’d think winning Olympic gold would come with a smooth trip home. Instead, Team USA’s men’s hockey players (and plenty of other NHLers involved in the tournament) ran into the …

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  • Airlines

    Why Do European Full-Service Airlines Feel Like Low-Cost Carriers Now?

    by joeheg February 24, 2026
    by joeheg February 24, 2026

    I knew airlines were charging more for seats these days. I just didn’t expect to hit a point where even the worst seat on the plane wasn’t included anymore. We’re …

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  • Travel Tech

    Before You Buy a Travel eSIM, Try This First

    by joeheg February 23, 2026
    by joeheg February 23, 2026

    For a long time, international data wasn’t something I spent much energy thinking about. When we traveled abroad, I simply used my T-Mobile plan. It worked well enough for maps, …

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  • Airports

    Global Entry Might Work When You Land — Or It Might Not. Plan Accordingly.

    by joeheg February 23, 2026
    by joeheg February 23, 2026

    Quick note before we start: I’m writing this on Sunday night, but you’re probably reading it Monday afternoon — and a lot can change in between. That’s what makes this …

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