If there’s one thing you should do before you start gathering points and miles, it’s make sure you have a goal. That goal will be different for everyone. Some people …
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Devaluations draw the ire of people who collect travel points more than any other negative thing a program can do. This anger intensifies when programs devalue points without notice — something …
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Marriott Bonvoy is officially ending its partnership with Hawaiian Airlines’ HawaiianMiles program, and the change is happening fast. The announcement came as a result of Hawaiian’s broader transition into a …
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JetBlue’s Partner Passport Challenge: Earn 7,500 Points Without Flying
by joehegby joehegJetBlue has launched a new promo that rewards you with up to 7,500 TrueBlue points—just for interacting with some of its loyalty partners. No flights required. The promotion runs through …
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How to Get Free Perks in Vegas Just by Signing Up for Loyalty Programs
by joehegby joehegIf you travel even a little bit, chances are you’ve signed up for at least a few loyalty programs. Hotels often offer free Wi-Fi to even their base-level members. Rental …
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After I signed up for the Capital One Venture X card, I started exploring all the perks tied to Capital One’s ecosystem. One of those was the Capital One Shopping …
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How & When You Can Use Someone Else’s Free Night Award For A Hotel Stay
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNot long ago, we received an email from one of our readers: My parents started dabbling in points, miles and credit cards during the pandemic. They currently have a certificate …
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Trapped in the Phantom Zone: Navigating the Perils of Award Flight Bookings
by joehegby joehegBooking flights with points can feel like unlocking a secret travel hack—until it doesn’t. If you’ve ever found the perfect award flight only to discover it’s not actually bookable, you’ve …
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50% Transfer Bonus From Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy – Worth It?
by joehegby joehegI’ve had a Chase Sapphire Preferred or Reserve card for over a decade, and I’ve always treated Ultimate Rewards points like gold. With all the transfer partners Chase offers, there’s …
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From Cancelation to Caribbean: Our One-Day Award Booking Adventure
by joehegby joehegThis past week was not what we had planned. We were all set to take a trip to Texas—flights, hotel, rental car, everything booked. One of the main reasons for …