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  • Points & Miles

    Why Looking At Cents Per Point (CPP) Is An Awful Way To Value Award Points

    by joeheg August 4, 2024
    by joeheg August 4, 2024

    People who collect miles and points to book “free travel” have the desire to put a value on each “currency.” Several websites publish guides listing these values and announce updates …

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    Why You Shouldn’t Stress Over Transfer Bonuses

    by joeheg August 2, 2024
    by joeheg August 2, 2024

    The biggest advantage of earning transferrable credit card points is the flexibility when you need to redeem them for travel. You never know which airline program will have availability on …

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    Award Ticket Guide: Who You Gonna Call? (Or Which Airline’s Website Should You Use)

    by joeheg July 28, 2024
    by joeheg July 28, 2024

    Using your miles to book airline tickets seems like a straightforward process. You earn miles and then redeem miles, a process points and miles people call “earn and burn.” Hopefully, …

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    Costly Mistake! I Forgot Frequent Flyer Programs Still Charge Cancellation Fees

    by joeheg July 18, 2024
    by joeheg July 18, 2024

    When planning an international trip, it can be difficult to find flights to book using airline points, especially when traveling to a popular destination during peak season. Flights tend to …

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    Amazon Experimenting With Removing Gift Cards From Stores

    by SharonKurheg July 8, 2024
    by SharonKurheg July 8, 2024

    For some people, buying a gift card is the perfect present. They’re available at many retail stores, and if you need some quickly, and don’t have the time or inclination …

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    A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Las Vegas Casinos Without Status

    by joeheg July 2, 2024
    by joeheg July 2, 2024

    One of the highest value propositions in the points universe is the Las Vegas status merry-go-round. In short, it’s a way to leverage status in a single program and use …

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    Exclusive Hilton Honors Promotion with Delta Air Lines

    by joeheg June 28, 2024
    by joeheg June 28, 2024

    Hilton Honors has recently introduced a promotion allowing members to earn bonus points. For a limited time, individuals can accumulate Hilton Honors points by reserving a “premium cabin” seat when …

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    What Does The Cosmopolitan’s Identity Program Merging with MGM Rewards Mean for Visitors?

    by joeheg June 27, 2024
    by joeheg June 27, 2024

      In September 2021, the operating rights for The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas were sold to MGM. While a casino hotel property on the Las Vegas Strip changing hands isn’t …

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    How to Cancel an AA Award Flight & Ensure Getting Your Miles Back

    by joeheg June 26, 2024
    by joeheg June 26, 2024

    One advantage of booking a flight with points instead of paying for it is that award bookings often have more favorable cancellation policies. While you might get a flight credit …

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    How I Saved 60% By Comparing 3 Award Options For The Same Flight

    by joeheg June 21, 2024
    by joeheg June 21, 2024

    When searching for an airline award flight, it’s a good idea to explore various loyalty programs to find the most efficient way to use your points. Each program has its …

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