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    This Might Be the Strangest Way To Use Aeroplan Points—But It Could Be A Good Value

    by joeheg April 13, 2026
    by joeheg April 13, 2026

    I’ve seen points used for flights, hotels, upgrades, and even concert tickets, but this one caught me off guard. You can use Air Canada Aeroplan points for a Disney experience. …

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    How to Avoid Delta SkyMiles’ International Surcharge on Award Trips

    by joeheg April 5, 2026
    by joeheg April 5, 2026

    If you’ve been collecting points and miles for a while, you probably remember when Delta SkyMiles awards—especially from Europe—came with some eye-popping fees. I learned that lesson the hard way …

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    Why Bilt Gold Status Is More Valuable Than It Seems

    by joeheg April 1, 2026
    by joeheg April 1, 2026

    One of the things that makes Bilt different from the other major transferable points programs is that it doesn’t just give you points. It also has a tiered membership. That’s …

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    Bilt Added Wyndham Rewards. Don’t Dismiss It Too Quickly

    by joeheg March 27, 2026
    by joeheg March 27, 2026

    When Bilt adds a new transfer partner, it usually gets attention. This time, maybe not so much. Bilt recently added Wyndham Rewards as a partner, and I wouldn’t be surprised …

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    Citi May Be Ending ThankYou Point Sharing—But Something Doesn’t Add Up

    by joeheg March 19, 2026
    by joeheg March 19, 2026

    Reports are circulating that Citibank plans to end ThankYou members’ ability to share points with each other. If that turns out to be true, it would be a meaningful negative …

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    So… Are Capital One Miles Worth Earning?

    by joeheg March 17, 2026
    by joeheg March 17, 2026

    I’ve been taking a closer look at Capital One lately and trying to decide what role, if any, it should still play in my points strategy. On paper, Capital One …

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    Marriott Finally Fixed One Of The Most Frustrating Things About Free Night Awards

    by joeheg March 13, 2026
    by joeheg March 13, 2026

    For years, one of the more frustrating parts of the Marriott Bonvoy program has been trying to use Free Night Awards. These are the free nights you get from credit …

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    The Best Hotel Rewards Program, per Travel + Leisure

    by SharonKurheg March 12, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 12, 2026

    A new ranking shared by Travel + Leisure analyzed nine hotel rewards programs to see which deliver the most value for travelers. Hotel loyalty programs have been around since the …

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    Flying Blue Simplifies Mileage Expiration Rules

    by joeheg March 9, 2026
    by joeheg March 9, 2026

    Air France–KLM’s Flying Blue program is making a change that should make life much easier for members: mileage expiration is getting simpler. For years, Flying Blue miles have had one …

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    Will Hyatt’s Changes Change How We Value Chase Ultimate Rewards?

    by joeheg March 9, 2026
    by joeheg March 9, 2026

    For years, Chase Ultimate Rewards has had a pretty straightforward elevator pitch. They weren’t always the easiest points to earn, and they weren’t always the flashiest program either. American Express …

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