Points & Miles

If you’re part of a hotel loyalty program, you’ve probably spent a lot of time and effort earning points for free hotel stays. But knowing the value of your points …

I recommend earning transferrable points rather than locking yourself into a single loyalty program. For instance, I’d rather earn Chase Ultimate Rewards than commit to points with Aeroplan, Hyatt, or …

When I saw the headline saying that American AAdvantage had partnered with OpenTable, I thought, “Nice! Free miles just for eating out? Count me in.” But then I actually read …

Hilton Honors has launched its newest promotion for summer 2025, and it might sound familiar. That’s because it’s once again called Points Plus, just like the promo they ran at …

If you’re diving into the world of points and miles, one of the first things you’ll hear about is airline alliances—oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam. Each includes a collection of …

Travel Planning Isn’t Always a Solo Job When it comes to planning our travels, I usually take the lead. It’s not that my wife Sharon can’t do it—far from it. …

It might surprise you to learn that American Express cardholders can find discounted airfare when booking flights through the Amex Travel portal—sometimes even with airlines that don’t have direct partnerships …

Bilt is out with their offer for Rent Day in June, and this month they’re offering a transfer bonus that lets members move points to Accor Live Limitless (ALL) with …

There’s nothing quite like being offered free miles for doing something you were going to do anyway—just make a few purchases, and boom, bonus points in your account. So when …

It’s easy to forget there was a time when you didn’t know how any of this worked — before you cared about elite status, 5x categories, or which programs had …