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 Sapphire Reserve Major Changes Now Live
Chase Sapphire Reserve rolls out big updates to benefits and perks.
New Global Entry on Departure!
Complete your Global Entry interview while departing on a flight with CBP’s new option.
Applying for Global Entry for My Daughter
Step-by-step guide to applying for Global Entry for children.
Major Changes Coming to Amex Platinum Cards
American Express announced major changes are coming to the Platinum and Business Platinum this fall
Chase Freedom Flex Q3 2025 Bonus Categories
Earn 5x points on gas, EV charging, Instacart, and entertainment this quarter.
Chase Business Ink Cards
Overview of Chase Ink Business cards and their earning potential.
Chase Sapphire Reserve Major Changes Coming
Big rumored updates for Chase Sapphire Reserve confirmed for release.
Major Changes to Capital One Lounge Access
Capital One Venture X cards will see new lounge access rules in 2026.
Points Transfers to Emirates Paused
Emirates point transfers halted temporarily across major card issuers.
Southwest Baggage Fees Start Tomorrow
Southwest will begin charging $35 to $45 for checked bags on all new reservations starting on May 28th
Bilt Adds Qatar as Transfer Partner
Bilt Rewards just added Qatar Airways as their 21st transfer partner
Sweet Spot: Using Alaska Airlines Miles for American Airlines
Save your miles by booking American Airlines flights with Alaska Airlines miles.
Bilt Adds JAL as Transfer Partner
Bilt Rewards just added Japan Airlines as their 20th transfer partner
How to Earn Bilt Points without Renting
You don’t have to be a renter or even have the Bilt Mastercard to earn Bilt points.
Emirates Restricting First Class Awards
Emirates is restricting first class awards for Emirates Skywards elite members starting May 12th, 2025.
Bilt Rent Day May: Southwest Transfer Bonus
Bilt is back with a great Rent Day promotion with a transfer bonus of up to 100% on points transferred to Southwest.
How to Go on Your Honeymoon with Miles
Getting engaged and planning a wedding is expensive. Take advantage of your credit cards to earn enough points to go on an epic honeymoon!
Expired: New 100k Point Bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred
The Chase Sapphire Preferred has a massive new offer for 100,000 points.
Chase Freedom Flex Q2 2025 Bonus Categories Live
The Chase Freedom Q2 Bonus Categories are now live! Earn 5x points on Amazon and Select Streaming Services purchases.
Update: New 50,000 point bonus with code: SEPT50. Earn points for your mortgage payments with the Mesa Homeowner’s Card