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As a digital nomad for nearly three years, JT's travels prove that credit card rewards can drastically reduce the cost of travel.

  • The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card Review 2024

    A generous welcome bonus on (terms apply, see ) makes it worth a closer look, where you'll find there's a lot to like. comes with compelling benefits, including Hilton Honors™ Gold status. Plus, you can spend your way to top-tier elite...
    The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card Review 2024

  • The Best Cards That Offer Global Entry, TSA PreCheck and Clear

    No one likes waiting in line. But when it comes to airport security checkpoints, there is a workaround to fast-track the experience. Those with a membership to TSA PreCheck, Global Entry or skip long entry wait lines and use dedicated...
    The Best Cards That Offer Global Entry, TSA PreCheck and Clear

  • Finnair Premium Economy: An Overview

    Finnair introduced its new premium economy cabin in February 2022. As a veteran of premium economy on nine other airlines—and as a Oneworld alliance elite—I was excited to test out the new Finnair premium economy cabin. Unfortunately, the experience left...
    Finnair Premium Economy: An Overview

  • What’s The Best Day And Time To Book Flights?

    Everyone knows the best day of the week to buy plane tickets is Tuesday…or maybe it’s Sunday. Either way, there’s surely a best day of the week to buy flights, right? Common wisdom is full of advice about when to...
    What’s The Best Day And Time To Book Flights?

  • How Does The Chase Ink Premier Stack Up Vs. The Top Business Credit Cards?

    The is unlike the others in Chase’s small business card lineup. This small business card offers . As Chase’s first Pay in Full business card, it actually functions as a charge card, although select purchases can be paid off over...
    How Does The Chase Ink Premier Stack Up Vs. The Top Business Credit Cards?

  • How To Earn And Use The Alaska Airlines Companion Fare

    One of the best perks of the is the so-called "Famous Companion Fare." Cardholders receive an . Alaska Airlines makes it quite easy to use this perk. A unique discount code is deposited into your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account....
    How To Earn And Use The Alaska Airlines Companion Fare

  • Citi Merchant Offers: Everything You Need To Know For May 2024

    Most banks offer cardholders a chance to earn bonus points or cash back on eligible purchases through some sort of rebate program. The best known are Amex Offers and Chase Offers—both of which have been around for years. Currently, most...
    Citi Merchant Offers: Everything You Need To Know For May 2024

  • Is It Worth It To Fly British Airways Premium Economy?

    Around the turn of the millennium, British Airways became the first airline to introduce lie-flat seats in business class. This created a drastic difference between economy and business class, leading to the birth of a new class of service at...
    Is It Worth It To Fly British Airways Premium Economy?

  • What It’s Like To Fly Norse Airways—The New Low-Cost Airline Offering $120 Flights To Europe

    On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, Norse Atlantic Airways took off with paying passengers for the first time in the airline's history. The Norway-based airline hopes to succeed where many other airlines failed: low-cost point-to-point service across the Atlantic. We at...
    What It’s Like To Fly Norse Airways—The New Low-Cost Airline Offering $120 Flights To Europe

  • New IHG One Rewards Elite Benefits and Milestone Rewards

    In early 2022, IHG Hotels and Resorts announced changes to its rewards program. The newly renamed IHG One Rewards program promised to add a new elite status tier, increase elite bonus rates, new Milestone Rewards bonuses and add a significant...
    New IHG One Rewards Elite Benefits and Milestone Rewards

  • Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan: The Ultimate Guide

    It’s rare for a large airline to remain profitable, yet beloved by travelers. So far, Alaska Airlines has managed to pull off this feat. However, it’s not just the onboard service that travelers love about Alaska. The airline’s Mileage Plan...
    Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan: The Ultimate Guide

  • What Is A Fuel Surcharge?

    As anyone who's booked an award flight with miles knows, "free" flights are rarely free. With few exceptions, you always have to pay some amount of taxes and fees when using airline miles to book an award flight. However, some...
    What Is A Fuel Surcharge?

  • Using Chase Spend Instantly: What It Is And How It Works

    Nobody likes to wait. But waiting for a new credit card to arrive in the mail seems to be the inevitable second step after approval. After all, the bank needs to print a personalized card and mail it to you....
    Using Chase Spend Instantly: What It Is And How It Works

  • What Is A Codeshare Flight And Why It Matters To Travelers

    Every airline can't fly everywhere. After all, it's expensive to launch and operate flights, and it can be hard to turn a profit on every route. However, airlines still want to offer travelers the option to fly anywhere they want....
    What Is A Codeshare Flight And Why It Matters To Travelers

  • Marriott To Ditch Award Chart, Extends Elite Status Into 2023

    Big changes are coming to how you'll redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for award nights. Instead of pricing awards based on its current category-based award chart, Marriott award rates "will be more flexible and will more closely align with hotel rates."...
    Marriott To Ditch Award Chart, Extends Elite Status Into 2023

  • American, JetBlue Add Reciprocal Elite Benefits, Share Details of Upcoming Mileage Redemptions

    Despite a pending DOJ lawsuit trying to block their partnership, JetBlue and American Airlines just rolled out new reciprocal benefits for elite members — with more perks on the way. Plus, starting in November, travelers will be able to redeem...
    American, JetBlue Add Reciprocal Elite Benefits, Share Details of Upcoming Mileage Redemptions

  • Chase Ultimate Rewards Vs. American Express Membership Rewards

    Terms apply to American Express offers. See the card application for more details. Chase Ultimate Rewards® and American Express Membership Rewards are two of the most popular and valuable transferable point currencies. But which program is right for you depends...
    Chase Ultimate Rewards Vs. American Express Membership Rewards

  • American Airlines’ New Changes Could Leave You Stranded

    This week, American Airlines changed the legal contract that flyers agree to when booking a ticket. Yes, I realize that's a remarkably boring phrase. Understandably, no one wants to actually read through the terms and conditions when booking a flight....
    American Airlines’ New Changes Could Leave You Stranded

  • Did Chase Do Enough To Improve The Sapphire Cards?

    Editor Note: The offers in this post have been updated or are no longer available. Please see the issuer site for the current product information. When Chase originally launched the Chase Sapphire Reserve card in August 2016, it was an...
    Did Chase Do Enough To Improve The Sapphire Cards?

  • Upgrades With American Airlines: The Ultimate Guide

    When it comes to travel, there are few better thrills than clearing an upgrade from economy to lie-flat business class. Knowing the various American Airlines’ upgrade methods can help you score that coveted seat up front, whether you are an...
    Upgrades With American Airlines: The Ultimate Guide

  • Chase Improves Earning Rates, Adds Benefits, Shares Locations For New Airport Lounges

    The offers in this post have expired or been updated and are no longer available.  It’s been a while since Chase made major, permanent improvements to its Chase Sapphire Cards. But, it seems our long wait is almost over. On...
    Chase Improves Earning Rates, Adds Benefits, Shares Locations For New Airport Lounges

  • Chase Ultimate Rewards Adds 14th Transfer Partner: Air Canada Aeroplan

    Good news, Chase cardholders: Your Ultimate Rewards points just got even more flexible—and potentially more valuable. Chase has added Air Canada Aeroplan as an Ultimate Rewards transfer partner as of August 3, 2021. That means you can now transfer Chase...
    Chase Ultimate Rewards Adds 14th Transfer Partner: Air Canada Aeroplan

  • How To Pay Yourself Back With Chase

    Chase Pay Yourself Back was introduced in May 2020 as a new way for Chase cardholders to use their Chase Ultimate Rewards® at an elevated redemption rate for nontravel redemptions while many cardmembers chose to remain close to home. With...
    How To Pay Yourself Back With Chase

  • How To Earn American Airlines Miles From Your Savings

    In January 2020, savers got a new option. Instead of earning cash interest from depositing money in the bank, Bask Bank offered savers the option to earn AAdvantage miles. At the time of the launch, high-interest savings accounts offered a...
    How To Earn American Airlines Miles From Your Savings

  • Everything You Need To Know About Capital One Offers

    If you’re making a purchase online, there’s likely a way for you to save money by using a shopping portal and/or card-linked savings program. If you’re a Capital One cardholder, one of your options is to use Capital One Offers....
    Everything You Need To Know About Capital One Offers

  • Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard Review 2024

    offers valuable perks to both occasional and frequent Spirit travelers. For these travelers, the annual fee can be justified to avoid Spirit’s award redemption fees, unlock points pooling and get perks like early boarding. With that said, this card should...
    Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard Review 2024

  • Free Spirit Travel World Mastercard Review 2024

    The offers infrequent Spirit travelers a no annual fee card with some useful Spirit perks. Cardholders avoid point expiration, get early boarding and can even pool points with other members. However, the low return on spending and lack of spending...
    Free Spirit Travel World Mastercard Review 2024

  • 12 Fascinating Facts Revealed About American Airlines AAdvantage Program

    Mileage programs are big business for airlines. Before the coronavirus pandemic, some airline analysts speculated that the value of major U.S. airline programs could be in the tens of billions of dollars. However, it wasn't until the cash flow crunch...
    12 Fascinating Facts Revealed About American Airlines AAdvantage Program

  • The Value Proposition Of Business Class Has Changed

    The Covid-19 pandemic has changed so much about travel. Border closures and health precautions have led to the sharpest traffic decline in aviation history and tens of billions in losses for airlines. Airlines have made many changes to help stay...
    The Value Proposition Of Business Class Has Changed

  • The Best Is Yet To Come In The American Airlines, JetBlue Partnership

    In July 2020, American Airlines and JetBlue surprised travelers by announcing their intentions to found a new "Northeast Alliance". After review by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the two new partners shared details of the "first phase" of their partnership...
    The Best Is Yet To Come In The American Airlines, JetBlue Partnership

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As a digital nomad for nearly three years, JT's travels prove that credit card rewards can drastically reduce the cost of travel.