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  • Points & Miles

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

    by joeheg January 21, 2026
    by joeheg January 21, 2026

    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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    Looks Like United’s Post-Holiday Program Quietly Vanished

    by SharonKurheg January 5, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 5, 2026

    Many airlines seem to have something that no (or few) other airlines do or offer. KLM’s Delft houses are a good example of that. Or until recently, Southwest Airlines had …

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    Why You Should Book One Way Award Tickets Instead Of Round Trip

    by joeheg October 19, 2025
    by joeheg October 19, 2025

    While searching for flights to New York, I noticed something that reminded me why I hardly ever book round-trip award tickets these days. JetBlue reminded me of something I already …

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    Why You Shouldn’t Stress Over Transfer Bonuses

    by joeheg September 30, 2025
    by joeheg September 30, 2025

    The biggest advantage of earning transferable credit card points is the flexibility when you need to redeem them for travel. You never know which airline program will have availability on …

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    I’d Rather Be the Tortoise Than the Hare: Slow and Steady Wins the Points Game

    by joeheg September 6, 2025
    by joeheg September 6, 2025

    I’ve been earning points and miles with credit cards for over twenty-five years. I originally had an older version of the American Express Gold Card that earned 1.5x on travel …

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    Want To Travel With Points And Miles? Have A Goal!!!!

    by joeheg August 15, 2025
    by joeheg August 15, 2025

    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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    Trapped in the Phantom Zone: Navigating the Perils of Award Flight Bookings

    by joeheg July 27, 2025
    by joeheg July 27, 2025

    Booking 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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    What Happens to Your Frequent Flyer Miles After You Die?

    by SharonKurheg July 12, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 12, 2025

    It’s not the happiest thought in the world, but the inevitable ending for all of us is that we’re going to die someday. We can make as many plans as …

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    The Strangest Way I’ve Ever Earned Airline Miles

    by joeheg May 15, 2025
    by joeheg May 15, 2025

    If you’re more than a novice in earning points or miles, then you know there are many ways to increase your balance. There are the obvious ones like flying, staying …

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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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