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  • Points & Miles

    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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    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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    Pooling Miles Can Provide Nasty Surprises if You’re Not Careful

    by SharonKurheg March 10, 2025
    by SharonKurheg March 10, 2025

    The concept of pooling frequent flyer miles began a few years ago. Depending on the program, you can combine your miles with those of family and/or friends into a joint …

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  • Points & Miles

    A Surprisingly Valuable Way to Use Delta SkyMiles

    by joeheg March 7, 2025
    by joeheg March 7, 2025

    Delta SkyMiles is one of the most polarizing airline loyalty programs. Delta has often been the first to implement changes that are less than friendly to its customers. Earning miles …

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  • Points & Miles

    What Do Award Booking Services Offer & Who Should Use Them?

    by joeheg February 9, 2025
    by joeheg February 9, 2025

    You’ve been racking up points for years, but when you try to book your dream business-class flight, nothing works. Frustrated? You’re not alone. When it comes to airline frequent flyer …

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  • Points & Miles

    What’s An Open-Jaw Flight & Why Should You Care?

    by joeheg January 14, 2025
    by joeheg January 14, 2025

    The simplest round-trip airfare consists of flying to one city and then flying back from the arriving airport to your origin airport. An example would be flying from New York …

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  • Points & Miles

    So You’ve Booked Your Dream Award Ticket — Now What?

    by joeheg December 1, 2024
    by joeheg December 1, 2024

    You’ve been working toward your dream trip for as long as you can remember. You set a goal, diligently saved your points or miles, and finally booked that coveted award …

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  • Rental Cars

    Should You Earn Rental Credits Or Frequent Flyer Miles For National Car Rentals?

    by joeheg November 21, 2024
    by joeheg November 21, 2024

    I’ve been a member of National Car Rental’s Emerald Club for over 25 years (Ugh, Really? 25 years?) (Note from Sharon – when did I marry such an old man? …

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  • Points & Miles

    Why Booking Through Portal With Miles is Better Than Transferring Points

    by joeheg November 2, 2024
    by joeheg November 2, 2024

    When searching for flights, you may come across amazing deals that are difficult to resist. For instance, when I planned our vacation to Iceland, I found a round-trip ticket from …

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  • Credit Cards

    Should You Sign Up For A Credit Card During Your Flight?

    by joeheg September 15, 2024
    by joeheg September 15, 2024

    You know the drill if you’ve flown in the past several months. Depending on the airline, the flight attendant will come over to the PA system towards the end of …

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