The United Explorer Card isn’t just a bag-and-boarding card anymore, and United’s recent changes have made it more relevant. These days, it sits in a middle ground that will make …
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Points & Miles
Why I Almost Booked My First LifeMiles Award — And Why I Walked Away
by joehegby joehegWhile planning part of our upcoming trip through Europe, I needed to book a short flight on Austrian Airlines. Since Austrian is part of the Star Alliance network, that meant …
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Airline loyalty programs generate billions of dollars in revenue each year from their co-branded credit cards. In many cases, those partnerships with banks are more profitable than selling airline tickets. …
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Points & Miles
Did I Waste Chase Points on a Cheap Flight? Here’s Why I’m OK With It
by joehegby joehegDid I waste my Chase Ultimate Rewards on a recent airline redemption? On paper, it sure looked that way. I booked a short intra-Europe flight using 24,000 United miles for …
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Points & Miles
You Can Only Pick One Lyft Rewards Partner: Here’s the Best Choice for 2026
by joehegby joehegIf you use Lyft even a few times a month — or just occasionally when you travel — you’ve probably noticed something: the rewards side keeps shifting. And in 2026, …
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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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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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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 …
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There are a lot of reasons to collect transferable points. For me, there’s really only one that matters: When I find award space, I want to be able to move …
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When you’re on a flight and want something to eat or drink, you typically have a few choices: You’ve brought something with you and can eat it whenever you want …