If you fly even occasionally, it’s worth creating a frequent flyer account with each airline you use. Not only does it store your info for faster bookings, but it also …
loyalty programs
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Points & Miles
When Does Your Hotel Elite Status Expire? 2026 Dates to Know for Major Loyalty Programs
by joehegby joehegAs we enter 2026, many travelers are reflecting on their hotel loyalty program status and planning how to maximize their benefits for the new year. If you already hold elite …
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Contests & Sweepstakes
JetBlue’s “Sweepstakes” Was Over in 4 Minutes—So Why Did They Even Send the Email?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEver look at a contest, sweepstakes, or giveaway and wonder, “Why did they even bother?” That’s exactly what happened with a JetBlue offer I received via email about a week …
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If I had to name the one skill that determines whether points & miles becomes a fun long-term hobby—or a short, expensive lesson—it wouldn’t be optimization. It wouldn’t be award …
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Airlines like to reinvent themselves from time to time — new uniforms, refreshed cabin interiors, updated frequent flyer programs. In 2021, JetBlue decided to try something a little different: it …
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Points & Miles
Your CVS Purchases Can Now Earn Airline Points — Here’s the Trick
by joehegby joehegUntil recently, there haven’t been many ways to earn travel points from everyday, boring purchases.Sure, you could earn credit card points — but that’s tied to the bank, not the …
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Travel
The Ultimate List of Free Parking in Las Vegas — Before It’s All Gone
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThrough the years, many places – and I mean MANY places – have taken to charging for parking. Here’s why. And there’s probably no place more indicative of that than …
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When you hear the term loyalty program, what do you think of? Most people imagine a system that rewards you for being a loyal customer — which makes sense, since …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Brightline Launches Its Own Loyalty Program — “Brightline Rewards”
by joehegby joehegBrightline’s been zipping riders between Orlando and South Florida for a while now, but one thing it never had? A loyalty program. That just changed — say hello to Brightline …
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Cruises
Virgin Voyages Brings Back Discounted Sailings You Can Book With Virgin Points
by joehegby joehegBefore Virgin Voyages let members book any cruise using Virgin Points, they tested the waters with limited-time offers on select sailings. Those early promotions offered unusually high value for Virgin …