Transferring points to airline and hotel partners is one of the best ways to squeeze extra value out of your rewards. It’s also one of the easiest ways to get …
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Points & Miles
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Credit Cards
Amex Upgrade Offers Explained: Bonuses, Pitfalls, and Real Examples
by joehegby joehegOne of the easiest ways to earn a big stash of points or miles is by grabbing a strong sign-up bonus. Apply, hit the minimum spend, collect the rewards, repeat …
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A while ago, one of our friends reached out to us with a travel-related question. He’s not a frequent traveler and was headed out of town for a quick weekend. …
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Most US airlines offer economy passengers the option to pay extra for a more comfortable flight experience. Airlines refer to these “special” seats by various names, but the concept is …
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With Christmas quickly approaching, you may have missed the chance to buy the perfect gift for your loved ones. However, if you’re part of a Secret Santa (or you just …
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When you first step into an airport lounge, it feels like a whole new world. Free snacks and drinks? Wi-Fi that doesn’t cut out? Comfy chairs with plugs for all …
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We’ve reached that time of year again—the annual tradition of panicked realizations. Many AMEX Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders are scrambling because the $200 Airline Fee Credit resets at the …
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Tips and Tricks
Is Your Layover Too Short? Here’s What Minimum Connection Time (MCT) Really Means
by joehegby joehegWhen booking a connecting flight, airlines will provide options, often with varying connection times. But how do they decide which connections are feasible? The answer lies in a concept known …
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Stop chasing partner awards. I know — ten years ago, that sentence would’ve sounded like I’d lost the plot. Because in the “old days” of points and miles, booking through …
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Airports
Why Congress Is Rushing to Protect Air Travel Before the Next Budget Fight
by joehegby joehegOne of the most pressworthy things about the last government shutdown wasn’t some obscure agency slowing down paperwork. It was travel. Specifically, air travel — the kind of thing millions …