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  • Points & Miles

    All This for 50 Miles? AAdvantage’s Dining Deal is Wildly Not Worth It

    by joeheg June 17, 2025
    by joeheg June 17, 2025

    When I saw the headline saying that American AAdvantage had partnered with OpenTable, I thought, “Nice! Free miles just for eating out? Count me in.” But then I actually read …

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    Hilton’s “Points Plus” Promotion Is Back. And It’s Not Great

    by joeheg June 16, 2025
    by joeheg June 16, 2025

    Hilton Honors has launched its newest promotion for summer 2025, and it might sound familiar. That’s because it’s once again called Points Plus, just like the promo they ran at …

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    Which Airline Loyalty Program Should You Learn in Each Alliance?

    by joeheg June 16, 2025
    by joeheg June 16, 2025

    If you’re diving into the world of points and miles, one of the first things you’ll hear about is airline alliances—oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam. Each includes a collection of …

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    The Travel Planning Mistake I Should’ve Known Better Than to Make

    by joeheg June 14, 2025
    by joeheg June 14, 2025

    Travel Planning Isn’t Always a Solo Job When it comes to planning our travels, I usually take the lead. It’s not that my wife Sharon can’t do it—far from it. …

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    How to Find Hidden Discounts When Booking Flights Through Amex Travel

    by joeheg June 1, 2025
    by joeheg June 1, 2025

    It might surprise you to learn that American Express cardholders can find discounted airfare when booking flights through the Amex Travel portal—sometimes even with airlines that don’t have direct partnerships …

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    Should You Transfer Bilt Points to Accor on Rent Day? It Depends.

    by joeheg May 28, 2025
    by joeheg May 28, 2025

    Bilt is out with their offer for Rent Day in June, and this month they’re offering a transfer bonus that lets members move points to Accor Live Limitless (ALL) with …

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    Why I’m Skipping an Easy 2,500 Hawaiian (Alaska) Miles

    by joeheg May 27, 2025
    by joeheg May 27, 2025

    There’s nothing quite like being offered free miles for doing something you were going to do anyway—just make a few purchases, and boom, bonus points in your account. So when …

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  • Points & Miles

    Why You’re Traveling Better Than Everyone Else (Even If They Don’t Know It)

    by joeheg May 22, 2025
    by joeheg May 22, 2025

    It’s easy to forget there was a time when you didn’t know how any of this worked — before you cared about elite status, 5x categories, or which programs had …

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    Loyalty Programs Depend On Breakage (And It’s All Our Fault)

    by joeheg May 17, 2025
    by joeheg May 17, 2025

    Loyalty programs, whether they belong to airlines, hotels, or credit card issuers, are highly sophisticated data and analytics operations. Before they offer any benefit, they’ve already calculated how much it’ll …

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    Why Hyatt’s New Award Gifting Rule Probably Isn’t About You

    by joeheg May 16, 2025
    by joeheg May 16, 2025

    If you’re a World of Hyatt member who’s ever gifted a free night or suite upgrade to a friend or family member, there’s a new rule coming your way — …

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