Thanks to the limited-time opportunity to turn American Express Membership Rewards into Alaska MileagePlan miles through transfers to HawaiianMiles, many people are learning about the AMEX Excise Tax Offset Fee.…
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After earning a free night certificate for spending $15,000 on my World of Hyatt Visa, I learned a few lessons that weren’t immediately obvious. Despite hitting the required spending threshold…
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When booking a hotel, you have many choices. Why choose one over another? It could be location, price, or reviews. Another factor comes into play if you’re into points and…
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Most people who redeem frequent flyer miles for an airline ticket initially do so to travel on the airline that sponsors the program. For example, SkyMiles members book a flight…
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Points & Miles
Why Booking Through Portal With Miles is Better Than Transferring Points
by joehegby joehegWhen searching for flights, you may come across amazing deals that are difficult to resist. For instance, when I planned our vacation to Iceland, I found a round-trip ticket from…
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Each hotel loyalty program has different rules regarding free night certificates. Some hotels require that the guest who earned the free night be the one to check in, while others…
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Points & Miles
What You Need to Know Before Moving AMEX Membership Rewards to Hawaiian & Alaska Programs
by joehegby joehegThere’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. For those who collect points and miles, the most exciting aspect of the merger is the ability…
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The Virgin brand has a storied history, dating back to its origins as a record shop in 1970. Over the years, it has evolved into a global conglomerate with a…
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Points & Miles
How To Fix AwardWallet’s Issue With Programs Using Two Factor Authentication (2FA)
by joehegby joehegOne of the most common forms of fraud occurs when unauthorized individuals gain access to an account by discovering or guessing the account’s password. In the past, a 4-digit PIN,…
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IHG One Rewards is having another points flash sale. The offers differ, but my wife and I got an offer to buy points with a bonus of up to 100%…