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    Positioning Flights: How to Unlock International Award Travel (Without Getting Burned)

    by joeheg February 15, 2026
    by joeheg February 15, 2026

    When it comes to booking international award flights, flexibility is your best friend. And no, we’re not just talking about being flexible with your destination or travel dates. Sometimes, you …

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    Southwest’s Mini Companion Pass Promo Is Back — But Why So Early This Year?

    by joeheg February 4, 2026
    by joeheg February 4, 2026

    If you’ve flown Southwest for a while, you start to notice that they’re nothing if not consistent. Promotions tend to show up when you expect them. Sales follow a rhythm. …

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    What It Really Cost Us to Complete JetBlue’s 25-for-25 Promotion

    by joeheg January 27, 2026
    by joeheg January 27, 2026

    When JetBlue announced its 25-for-25 promotion — fly to 25 JetBlue destinations and earn 25 years of Mosaic 1 status, plus a massive points bonus — the reaction was predictable. …

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    Airline Miles 101: How to Join the Major Frequent Flyer Programs

    by joeheg January 25, 2026
    by joeheg January 25, 2026

    You should always sign up for airline frequent flyer programs. First of all, it’s free. In addition, having your information on file with the airline saves time when making a …

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    Do Airline Miles Expire? U.S. Expiration Policies by Program

    by joeheg January 17, 2026
    by joeheg January 17, 2026

    Airlines have dramatically changed their policies on the expiration of loyalty program points. Previously, almost every plan required some activity in your account to keep your points active. There’s been …

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  • Points & Miles

    UK Air Passenger Duty (APD): The Costly Fee of Flying Home from the UK

    by joeheg December 28, 2025
    by joeheg December 28, 2025

    We love visiting London. It’s familiar, it’s endlessly walkable, and it’s one of those places that always feels worth the trip. The only thing we don’t love? The bill on …

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  • Credit Cards

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

    by joeheg November 15, 2025
    by joeheg November 15, 2025

    You know the drill if you’ve flown in the past few years. Toward the end of the flight—right when you’re thinking about gathering your things—the flight attendant picks up the …

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  • Points & Miles

    Partner Award Flight Confusion? The Playbook for Booking, Seats, Baggage & Changes

    by joeheg November 8, 2025
    by joeheg November 8, 2025

    Using your miles to book airline tickets seems like a straightforward process. You earn miles and then redeem miles, a process points and miles people call “earn and burn.” Hopefully, …

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    Southwest Airlines: Well, That Didn’t Go How Anyone Expected

    by SharonKurheg October 28, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 28, 2025

    Southwest made a whole lot of loyal passengers livid when the airline announced a slew of changes that would take place in 2025 and 2026. Two free checked bags were …

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    Frontier Copies JetBlue’s Status Upgrade Promotion, But They’re Still A Hot Mess

    by SharonKurheg October 6, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 6, 2025

    Back in June, as a way to celebrate its 25th anniversary, JetBlue began its “25 for 25” promotion. If you landed in a total of 15, 20 or 25 unique …

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