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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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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Hyatt and DoorDash have been loosely connected for years through Chase, but this is one of those short-term promos that’s easy to miss — and easy to use if you …
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Transferring Capital One Miles vs Booking Through Capital One Travel
by joehegby joehegIf you earn miles with Capital One cards, you usually have two ways to book flights: Transfer Capital One miles to an airline partner and book an award ticket Book …
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When JetBlue announced its 25-for-25 promotion — fly to 25 JetBlue destinations and earn 25 years of Mosaic 1 status, plus a massive points bonus — the reaction was predictable. …
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You should always sign up for airline frequent flyer programs. First of all, it’s free. In addition, having your information on file with the airline saves time when making a …