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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Review: 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 nice sign up bonus
70,000 Miles with the Aviator Red Card
As of 10/01/2025 the Barclays Aviator Red Mastercard is no longer available for new applicants. Current cardholders can continue to use their card and all the benefits until they transition to Citi in 2026.
What is The Best Credit Card
What is the best credit card? That is a pretty tough question that I get all the time and one of the hardest to answer.
Review: Capital One Venture X
Capital One Venture X. Earn 2x points on everything plus a ton of great benefits
Wells Fargo Launches Autograph Journey with Transferable Points
Wells Fargo just launched the newest card in the transferable points space with the Autograph Journey card
Review: Chase Sapphire Reserve
Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve the king of credit cards? I’d argue that it isn’t anymore.
Review: Bilt Mastercard. Best Card for Renters
The Bilt Mastercard is an unbelievably great card that allows you to earn transferable points for rent payments. Best of all there is no fee to do so and the card has no annual fee either!
Review: Chase Freedom Unlimited
The Chase Freedom Unlimited is one of the best cards with no annual fee
Review: Chase Freedom Flex
The Chase Freedom Flex offers 5% back or 5x points on rotating quarterly categories
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.
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: Citi Premier
The Citi Premier has one of the most well rounded bonus categories and is a contender for the best all around credit card.
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.
Update: New 50,000 point bonus with code: SEPT50. Earn points for your mortgage payments with the Mesa Homeowner’s Card