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    How To Find Your American Airlines Flight Information After Booking An Avios Award Ticket

    by joeheg January 11, 2026
    by joeheg January 11, 2026

    British Airways Avios can be a great way to book American Airlines flights — especially on shorter routes where the Avios cost can be reasonable, and the taxes are low. …

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    Looks Like United’s Post-Holiday Program Quietly Vanished

    by SharonKurheg January 5, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 5, 2026

    Many airlines seem to have something that no (or few) other airlines do or offer. KLM’s Delft houses are a good example of that. Or until recently, Southwest Airlines had …

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    Point Expiration Policies For The Major Hotel Brands

    by joeheg January 4, 2026
    by joeheg January 4, 2026

    Most hotel loyalty programs do have a points-expiration policy — it just doesn’t always feel like one because it’s usually tied to account inactivity (not the age of the points). …

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    How To Change the Name on Your Frequent Flyer Accounts

    by joeheg January 3, 2026
    by joeheg January 3, 2026

    If you fly even occasionally, it’s worth creating a frequent flyer account with each airline you use. Not only does it store your info for faster bookings, but it also …

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    The Redemption Nobody Brags About (But Everyone Should)

    by joeheg January 2, 2026
    by joeheg January 2, 2026

    You know the script: in the points-and-miles world, the “right” redemption is always a lie-flat seat that costs $8,000… booked for 60,000 points… with a champagne flute in the stock …

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    When Does Your Hotel Elite Status Expire? 2026 Dates to Know for Major Loyalty Programs

    by joeheg January 1, 2026
    by joeheg January 1, 2026

    As we enter 2026, many travelers are reflecting on their hotel loyalty program status and planning how to maximize their benefits for the new year. If you already hold elite …

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    Is It Worth Buying IHG Points? Sometimes It’s the Cheapest Way to Book a Hotel

    by joeheg December 31, 2025
    by joeheg December 31, 2025

    Buying hotel points can feel like one of those things people do when they’ve lost the plot. I get it — I even wrote about it a while back when …

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    The Best Use of AMEX’s 40% Virgin Bonus Might Be a Virgin Voyages Cruise

    by joeheg December 30, 2025
    by joeheg December 30, 2025

    A 40% transfer bonus from AMEX to Virgin Points is the kind of promo that makes people start doing math in their heads. And because you can book Virgin Voyages …

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    UK Air Passenger Duty (APD): The Costly Fee of Flying Home from the UK

    by joeheg December 28, 2025
    by joeheg December 28, 2025

    We love visiting London. It’s familiar, it’s endlessly walkable, and it’s one of those places that always feels worth the trip. The only thing we don’t love? The bill on …

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    Minimum Transfer Amounts & Increments: How “Transferable Points” Programs Really Work

    by joeheg December 23, 2025
    by joeheg December 23, 2025

    Transferring points to airline and hotel partners is one of the best ways to squeeze extra value out of your rewards. It’s also one of the easiest ways to get …

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