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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American Express Uber Credits Changing
Amex just added new restrictions on using your Uber cash.
Upgrading Emirates Business Class to First Class with Miles
Finding an award seat on Emirates in first class can be extremely difficult, but there is a useful trick to upgrade your seat from business to first class with miles.
JetBlue Adding Mint Service to Bozeman
JetBlue will be offering seasonal Mint service from both JFK and Boston to Bozeman, MT from February 14th through March 30th, 2025.
Bilt Adds Walgreens Benefits
Bilt Rewards added a new benefit to earn bonus points at Walgreens as well as a feature to use your FSA/HSA.
Bilt Quietly Removes Hawaiian As Partner
Bilt has quietly removed Hawaiian as a transfer partner after the DOJ cleared their path to be acquired by Alaska Airlines.
Earn 50k Miles with the AAdvantage Platinum
Earn 75,000 American Airlines miles after spending $3,500 in the first 4 months.
Hilton’s Q4 Promotion: 2,500 Bonus Points
Register for Hilton's Power Up promotion and earn 2,500 bonus points for each stay from September 3rd, 2024 through December 31st, 2024.
Review: Alaska Airlines Visa Signature
Bank of America’s Alaska Airlines Visa is offering 50,000 miles plus a companion ticket
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.
Transfer Bonuses for August
There are huge transfer bonuses from Chase, Citi, Capital One and American Express to their airline and hotel partners in August.
Easy 20k Amex Points with Pay Over Time
Enroll in American Express Pay Over Time and earn 20,000 bonus points
Bilt Devalues Double Points on Rent Day
Bilt is Devaluing the double bonus points promotion on Rent Day
Major Southwest Changes Coming
Southwest is introducing assigned seating and premium extra legroom seats.
Updates to American Express Gold
American Express just refreshed the Gold card with an increased annual fee and more statemnt credits.
Lufthansa First Class Lounge Munich Review
Lufthansa’s First Class Lounge in Munich: Perfectly nice but nothing crazy
Rumored Changes to the American Express Gold
Rumored Changes to the American Express Gold with an increased annual fee and more statement credits.
Review: Lufthansa First Class Munich to Washington
Flying Lufthansa First Class from Munich to Frankfurt to Washington Dulles.
Chase Freedom Flex Q3 2024 Bonus Categories
The Chase Freedom Q3 Bonus Categories Were Just Announced
20% Bonus on Chase Transfers to Air Canada
20% bonus on Chase transfers to Air Canada Aeroplan until July 15th
Update: New 50,000 point bonus with code: SEPT50. Earn points for your mortgage payments with the Mesa Homeowner’s Card