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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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    Stop Chasing Partner Awards: How We Got Here (and What’s Next)

    by joeheg December 19, 2025
    by joeheg December 19, 2025

    Stop chasing partner awards. I know — ten years ago, that sentence would’ve sounded like I’d lost the plot. Because in the “old days” of points and miles, booking through …

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    Use Cashback Monitor To Earn The Most Miles When Using Shopping Portals

    by joeheg December 11, 2025
    by joeheg December 11, 2025

    I write a lot about the credit card offers available to earn bonus miles. That’s because sign-up bonuses from credit cards are the easiest way to rack up points and …

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    Don’t Burn 50,000 Points in 10 Seconds: Do This First

    by joeheg November 30, 2025
    by joeheg November 30, 2025

    When it comes to earning points, it’s actually pretty hard to make a truly catastrophic mistake. Sure, you can forget to use the “right” card and earn 2X instead of …

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