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  • Points & Miles

    Why JetBlue’s Points + Cash Option Is a Terrible Deal (& How to Fix It)

    by joeheg April 23, 2025
    by joeheg April 23, 2025

    JetBlue lets you use Points + Cash when you’re short on miles—how generous. All you have to do is accept a lousy redemption rate and pay nearly full price anyway. …

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    When Everyone’s Elite, No One Is: How Credit Cards Changed Travel Loyalty

    by joeheg April 20, 2025
    by joeheg April 20, 2025

    I originally wrote this post in 2019, and then updated it in 2020, when airlines and hotels were practically giving away elite status due to the pandemic. Back then, I …

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    The Hidden Truth About Airline Award Sweet Spots

    by joeheg April 19, 2025
    by joeheg April 19, 2025

    I’ve been traveling around the United States—and the world—for years using points and miles. While I’ve never managed to snag some of the most legendary sweet spot redemptions, I’ve had …

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    How I Booked a First Class Seat for Fewer Miles Than Economy

    by joeheg April 18, 2025
    by joeheg April 18, 2025

    Airline award pricing is supposed to follow some kind of logic, right? You search for a flight, pick your dates, and expect to see economy priced lower than first class. …

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    Think Your Award Ticket Is Set? Not If You Miss These Steps

    by joeheg April 15, 2025
    by joeheg April 15, 2025

    Booking a flight using airline miles always feels like a win. You’ve compared prices, found availability, transferred points, and locked in your reservation. Done and done, right? Not so fast. …

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    I Didn’t Know Hilton Honors Allowed This Great Option

    by joeheg April 12, 2025
    by joeheg April 12, 2025

    When my wife, Sharon, married me, I’m not sure she realized she’d also be joining the travel hacking game as Player Two. Not only could she apply for all the …

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    Marriott Status Downgrades Are Here. How We Kept Gold Elite

    by joeheg March 20, 2025
    by joeheg March 20, 2025

    The time has come—Marriott Bonvoy has officially updated member accounts. If you didn’t requalify for status in 2024, your account now reflects your new loyalty level. My wife, Sharon, didn’t …

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    IHG Wants You to Buy Points—But Should You?

    by joeheg March 18, 2025
    by joeheg March 18, 2025

    IHG One Rewards is having another points sale. This isn’t breaking news as IHG One Rewards frequently offers promotions on purchasing points, selling them at a discount. As a result, unless …

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    Delta SkyMiles: Why I Look Elsewhere for Long-Haul Flights

    by joeheg March 10, 2025
    by joeheg March 10, 2025

    When it comes to Delta SkyMiles, I tend to be more forgiving than most. I should clarify—I love flying Delta, but their loyalty program has nothing to do with that. …

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    Possible Solutions for Hyatt’s Free Night Certificate Devaluation

    by joeheg March 10, 2025
    by joeheg March 10, 2025

    The World of Hyatt loyalty program has long stood out for the value it offers members. Unlike competitors such as Hilton, Marriott, and IHG, which use variable pricing for award …

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