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.
Featured Posts
Latest Blog Posts
Capital One Devalues Emirates Transfers
Capital One is following what American Express and Citi did earlier this year by slashing their Emirates transfer ratios. You will now only receive 750 Emirates Skywards Miles for every 1,000 Capital One Miles transferred.
Review: American Express Platinum Card
The American Express Platinum is the king of travel cards that comes with great perks, but most spending should be put on something else.
Save on Amazon with American Express Points
Save up to 40% on Amazon purchases when using just 1 American Express point!
American Express Platinum: New Benefits, Higher Fee
American Express just relaunched the Platinum card with an even higher annual fee but a lot of added benefits that more than make up for the fee increase.
American Express and Citi Devalue Emirates Transfers
American Express and Citi slash Emirates transfer ratios, cutting Skywards miles value.
Major Changes Coming to Amex Platinum Cards
American Express announced major changes are coming to the Platinum and Business Platinum this fall
Review: American Express Business Gold Card
The American Express Business Gold could be one of the best business cards out there earning 4x points on 2 rotating categories each month.
Review: American Express Business Platinum Card
The American Express Business Platinum is an amazing travel card with tons of benefits and statement credits each year.
American Express Uber Credits Changing
Amex just added new restrictions on using your Uber cash.
Review: American Express Green Card
The American Express Green card is an underrated addition to your credit card portfolio where you can get 3x points on some great categories.
Easy 20k Amex Points with Pay Over Time
Enroll in American Express Pay Over Time and earn 20,000 bonus points
Updates to American Express Gold
American Express just refreshed the Gold card with an increased annual fee and more statemnt credits.
Transfer Amex Points to Avianca LifeMiles with a 15% Bonus
New 15% Bonus Points on Transfers from American Express to Avianca Lifemiles
American Express Platinum Losing SiriusXM From Digital Entertainment Credit
American Express quietly removed SiriusXM as a partner for the $20 monthly Digital Entertainment Credit as of May 8th, 2024
American Express Adds Signup Bonus Restrictions
Amex is now restricting signup bonuses for the Gold card if you have already had any version of the Amex Platinum.
Limited Time 185,000 Point Offer! Review: American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
Do you stay at Marriott properties frequently? This card is for you. Even if you don’t, the welcome bonus and ongoing perks makes this card extremely compelling.
Review: American Express Gold Card
The American Express Gold card is the perfect card for dining and groceries. No other card out there offers 4x points on dining and grocery store purchases. Additionally, it comes with up to $240 of statement credits each year.
Save up to 40% on Amazon purchases when using just 1 American Express point!