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 joehegby joehegI 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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 joehegby joehegThe 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 …