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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What is TSA PreCheck?
Outside of flight delays, going through security at an airport can be one of the most frustrating things about travel. However, thanks to TSA PreCheck it can make these two things much more manageable and save you tons of time.
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!
Buying Points: When Does it Make Sense
Buying points can make a lot of sense to top off your balance for an award or even to buy all the points needed for a flight.
Booking Award Flights 102
Booking Award Flights 102: Using positioning flights to score the best awards
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
What Do I Do With a Card I Don’t Use?
It may not always make sense to cancel a credit card. Here are some things you should think about before calling in to cancel.
Airline Cards vs. Bank Credit Cards
Having an airline’s co-branded card can be beneficial but almost never as good as a bank card.
Why Having Multiple Credit Cards Helps Your Credit Score
Why having multiple credit cards can actually help your credit score.
Our Best Redemption
The trip of a lifetime to the St. Regis Maldives. We flew Qatar Q Suites over and Emirates First Class back.
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.
Booking Award Flights 101
How to book award flights with your points and miles. Its hard but much easier than you think
How I Scored Business Class to Europe
How I scored two business class tickets to Europe with points and miles.
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: Chase Sapphire Preferred
Earn 75,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months with the Chase Sapphire Preferred
Review: American Express Gold Card
The American Express Gold card is the perfect card for dining and groceries. You’ll earn 4x points on dining and grocery store purchases.
Save up to 40% on Amazon purchases when using just 1 American Express point!