Learn to Fly
15+ years of trial, error, and triumph in the world of travel rewards. Here's everything I've learned about maximizing points, booking award flights, and turning everyday spending into extraordinary trips.
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Chase Freedom Flex Q1 2026 Bonus Categories
Earn 5x points on Dining, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and the American Heart Association between January 1st and March 31st, 2026. Activation is required.
Mesa Card Abruptly Shuts Down
The Mesa Homeowners card abruptly shut down on December 12th with no notice. It had been one of my favorite cards.
JetBlue Opening First Airport Lounge at JFK
JetBlue’s first airport lounge, BlueHouse will be opening on December 18th at New York JFK in Terminal 5. This will be a great addition for JetBlue!
American Express Devalues Transfers to Cathay Pacific
American Express transfers to Cathay Pacific will be devalued from 1:1 to 5:4 starting on March 1st, 2026.
New 100k Miles with the Citi AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard
The Citi AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard is the best way to get American Airlines Admirals Club access plus it comes with a ton of other great benefits and a new huge signup bonus of 100,000 miles after spending $10,000 in the first 3 months.
Capital One Devalues Emirates Transfers
Capital One is slashing their Emirates transfer ratios. You will now only receive 750 Emirates Skywards Miles for every 1,000 Capital One Miles transferred.
Mesa Now Transfer Points to Omni Hotels
Update: Mesa Homeowners Card has shut down. Mesa adds Omni Hotels and Resorts as their 11th transfer partner.
Bilt Rent Day December 2025
Earn up to a 100% transfer bonus to British Airways with Bilt’s Rent Day promo this December.
Travel Accessories For My Toddler I Never Leave Home Without
The list of travel accessories for my toddler I never leave home without!
Huge Bonus with Capital One Venture X Business
Capital One has a huge welcome bonus on the Venture X Business. You can earn 400,000 bonus miles after spending $150,000 in the first 6 months.
Review: American Express Platinum Card
The American Express Platinum is the king of travel cards that comes with great perks. Is it the best travel card out there or should you be using something else for everyday spending?
Earn Bilt Points Through Rakuten
After a month of rumors, Rakuten has officially partnered with Bilt and you can now earn Bilt points for your cash back at Rakuten!
Capital One Adds Sign Up Bonus Rule for Venture Cards
Capital One adds sign up bonus restrictions on their Venture cards
Bilt Rent Day November 2025
Earn up to a 100% transfer bonus to Eithad with Bilt’s Rent Day promo this November.
Current Credit Card Transfer Bonuses
Here are the current transfer bonuses from American Express to Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Chase to British Airways, Aer Lingus, Southwest and Iberia, Citi to Qantas
New Citi AAdvantage Globe Card
Citi just launched the new American Airlines AAdvantage Globe card. This is a great mid-tier card for the frequent American Airlines traveler looking for some great benefits while flying American.
Travel Accessories I Never Leave Home Without
The list of travel accessories I never leave home without!
Save on Amazon with American Express Points
Save up to 40% on Amazon purchases when using just 1 American Express point!
Pay Your Mortgage and Earn Points with Mesa
Update: New 50,000 point bonus with code: SEPT50. Earn points for your mortgage payments with the Mesa Homeowner’s Card
Iceland’s PLAY Airlines Goes Bankrupt- Friend Left Stranded
Iceland’s PLAY Airlines ceased operations on September 29th and left passengers stranded. How I helped a friend make it home from Ireland!
Save up to 40% on Amazon purchases when using just 1 American Express point!