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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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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Why I Almost Booked My First LifeMiles Award — And Why I Walked Away
by joehegby joehegWhile planning part of our upcoming trip through Europe, I needed to book a short flight on Austrian Airlines. Since Austrian is part of the Star Alliance network, that meant …
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Airline loyalty programs generate billions of dollars in revenue each year from their co-branded credit cards. In many cases, those partnerships with banks are more profitable than selling airline tickets. …
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Did I Waste Chase Points on a Cheap Flight? Here’s Why I’m OK With It
by joehegby joehegDid 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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I Ran The Numbers On 3 Hyatt Point Stays. Here’s What The New Pricing Could Change
by joehegby joehegWhat 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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Positioning Flights: How to Unlock International Award Travel (Without Getting Burned)
by joehegby joehegWhen it comes to booking international award flights, flexibility is your best friend. And no, we’re not just talking about being flexible with your destination or travel dates. Sometimes, you …
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How To Send Amex Points To a Family Member’s Airline or Hotel Account (The Legal Workaround)
by joehegby joehegWhen it comes to using credit cards to pay for travel, earning points is the easy part. Booking award travel is where the process gets complicated. This post is about …
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I Tried Frontier’s “Turn Old Miles Into Flights” Big Game Promo. Of Course It Got Weird.
by joehegby joehegFrontier ran a Super Bowl promo that actually sounded… kind of clever. The pitch was basically: take miles you already have elsewhere and “turn them into” Frontier miles. In theory, …
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You Can Only Pick One Lyft Rewards Partner: Here’s the Best Choice for 2026
by joehegby joehegIf you use Lyft even a few times a month — or just occasionally when you travel — you’ve probably noticed something: the rewards side keeps shifting. And in 2026, …
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