In the world of credit card points, Citi ThankYou points are often overlooked. Fair or not, they’re often treated as a fourth fiddle to the likes of Chase Ultimate Rewards, […]
Bilt Rent Day: Earn Double Points, 50% Bonus at Amazon on March 1
Bilt Rewards is a transferrable points program that allows renters to earn points on monthly payments. Their Bilt Rewards Mastercard is one of the best no-annual-fee credit cards, period. But, […]
The Basics of Booking First & Business Class with Miles
Dreaming of scoring a fancy seat up front for a big trip abroad? Of course, a big stash of points and miles can help – but even all the points […]
A New Quirk for Finding & Booking Iberia Business Class from 34K Points
Starting from just 34,000 points each way, Iberia business class is one of the best (and cheapest) ways to get to Europe in a lie-flat seat. But finding the award […]
It’s Back! Search American Airlines to Find Qatar Qsuites Availability
For the past several months, it’s been harder to book Qatar Qsuites with American Airlines AAdvantage miles. At some point last October, American’s website stopped displaying Qatar availability more than […]
Emirates Hikes Award Rates on U.S. Flights to Europe
Just last month, award rates spiked 20% for flights to and from its hub in Dubai. Luckily, Emirates’ unique fifth freedom routes from the U.S. to Europe were unscathed … […]
Bad News? Alaska Airlines Unveils New, Streamlined Award Chart
They may be hard to earn, but Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles are some of the most valuable on the planet thanks to low award rates booking partner airlines like […]
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: A Guide to Earning & Redeeming Virgin Points
Looking for a flight to Europe? Not just London, but almost anywhere in Europe? Or even Japan? Virgin points can probably get you there for less. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club […]
Beyond Cancun & Cabo: 7 Hidden Gems to Visit in Mexico
Travelers flying south often head straight for Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo – and I can’t blame them. But if you’re willing to go off the beaten path, even just […]
5 (Kind Of) Under-the-Radar Airline Programs You Should Be Using
When it comes to redeeming points and miles, it helps to think outside the box. Travelers instinctively turn to the major U.S. airlines and their frequent flyer programs like American […]
Why I Walk Across the Border for a Cheaper Flight to Mexico
Looking for a cheap flight to Mexico? Have you considered flying to Mexico … from Mexico? Hear me out. For residents of Southern California like me (and even others!), crossing […]
Rejoice! Japan is Now Open for Travel, Here’s How to Get There
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. As announced last month, Japan opened its borders today, Oct. 11, which means most travelers can resume traveling to one of the […]