Southwest Calendar Extended!:  Unlike other airlines, Southwest doesn’t open up their calendar 11-12 months in advance.  Their time frame is much shorter, so to scoop up desirable travel dates, you need to be on your toes for when they open up their calendar.

Flight Crew Code Words:  If you pay attention on your flights, you may hear some chatter from flight crews that may sound foreign to you.  If you ever wondered what all of their code words mean, here’s the scoop.

Hilton Extends Expiration Policies:  Because this pandemic keeps dragging on, Hilton has extended expiration policies, reduced elite status qualifications and increases their flexibility.  Will other programs start doing the same?

Should You Tip Housekeeping?:  I didn’t know this topic was so controversial, so it did make me wonder what everyone else did.  There are arguments on both sides of this topic.  If you tip housekeeping, how much do you typically leave?

Australia Plans Border Re-Opening;  While dates haven’t been announced yet, Australia is getting the ball rolling on opening up their borders.  Once opened, will you be visiting Australia?

New Way To Travel In Biz To The Maldives:  The Maldives is one of those bucket list places that was once planned and booked, yet cancelled due to the pandemic.  As we try to plan it again, there’s an appealing option to travel there in business class for less points!

Three Cards To Never Close:  We all have some very useful cards, while we also have others that we just got for the signup bonus.  Those that don’t get much use are the first to be closed.  Do you have some that you’ll never close?

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New Restrictions For Going To Greece:  If you’re planning on traveling to Greece, here are some things to be aware of.  New restrictions will be set in place for those who are not fully vaccinated.  New restrictions start on September 13.

Amazing Bonus Offers For AUs:  American Express is offering some amazing bonus point opportunities on select cards for adding authorized users.  Those authorized users must meet some minimum spend requirements but they’re very doable.  Check these out!

Check Your Amex Cards On Amazon:  Amazon has made it super easy for you to use your loyalty points from different banks on purchases.  That’s great and all but be careful as your saved cards will automatically be enrolled to use points for purchases.

Get More Out Of Your MR Points:  Transfer bonuses are an amazing way to stretch out your points further.  Currently there are a number of transfer partners that have transfer bonuses.  If you have some awards in mind, you can definitely increase the value per point with these transfer bonuses.

Best Ways To Use Turkish Airlines Miles:  Turkish Miles&Smiles is easily one of the most underrated airline loyalty programs.  There are truly some gems within this program that many in this hobby would love to take advantage of.  Check them out.

Credit Card Insurance Vs Travel Insurance:  Many of our cards offer some travel insurance when using them for flights, etc.  However are those protections better than what you would get if you purchased travel insurance?

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Amazing Award Flight Deal:  How does a business class award for 33,750 miles one way sound?  What if it’s on one of the best business class seats on the market?  Yes please!  Check out this article for the scoop.

Getting EU Green Pass As American Citizen:  If you’re interested in visiting Europe freely, then check this out.  As a US citizen you can get Green Pass, showing that you’re vaccinated, which allows you to enter museums, indoor restaurants, hotels, etc.  Here’s how!

Who Says Procrastinating Isn’t Rewarding?:  Just to be clear, I don’t like to procrastinate, however in this instance it certainly pays off.  If you haven’t signed up for CLEAR, then now is a great time to do so as you can not only get your membership for free, but also get a $100 credit.

Earn Triple Hilton Points:  If you have some paid Hilton stays coming up, definitely take advantage of this promotion.  Until the end of the calendar year, you can earn triple Hilton points on your paid stays.  Don’t forget to register!

Is First Class Worth It?:  When deciding to pay for first class, there are some factors to consider to help you decide whether it’s a good deal or not.  While it’s totally up to you whether you spend on first class or not, this article considers some good points to think about.

Hawaii Travel Is Discouraged:  If you’ve been wanting to travel to Hawaii, you may want to rethink your visit.  Due to a surge in Covid cases, new restrictions are being implemented which will limit your experience.

Don’t Forget Your Amex Credits:  As the month of August comes to an end, so will your credits for the month.  Here’s a friendly reminder and list of credits to make sure you don’t miss out.

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Amex Offer To Consider:  Many of us carry the Amex Platinum card.  With that card you enjoy a semi-annual Saks credit.  Saks is expensive so $50 may not get you much, but what if you stack it with an Amex offer?

Flight Deals To Greece!:  If you’re looking for a getaway to Greece before potential lockdowns happen again, check out these deals from select US cities to Greece.  You can find roundtrip flights as low as $465!

What Is CFAR?:  One of the major stories when the pandemic started was how many people had to cancel their travel plans and were not refunded, even if they had travel insurance.  What about CFAR?  Would it have covered their costs?

Transfer Times For Points:  How long does it take for your transferable points to hit your airline and hotel programs.  Depending on the transfer, they can be instant or as long as a few days.  Here’s a good guide to help you plan ahead for your next award trip.

Booking United Flights With ThankYou Points?:  While United isn’t a transfer partner with ThankYou Points, you’re still able to book flights with United using TY points.  Airline alliances allow you to do this.  Brushing up your knowledge on airline alliances and partners make your points more useful!

All-Inclusive Resorts In The US:  Are you looking for some fun at some all-inclusive resorts, but don’t want to travel internationally?  Well you’re in luck.  There are some options for you to choose from that I wasn’t aware of.  Check them out!

What Happened To Disney FastPass?:  Many were waiting to see what Disney came up with regarding their FastPass replacement.  The changes were announced and the changes aren’t as bad as they could’ve been.

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Use Points Or Pay Cash:  It’s a common question and it doesn’t have a definitive answer.  It’s all relative to how you value your points.  Here’s a good line of reasoning to check out to help you determine what currency to use.

Category Bonus Changes To Popular Cards:  Starting August 16, some positive bonus category changes will take effect on some of the most popular credit cards within our hobby.  The competition between banks is fierce and this bank is hoping to lure back customers.

Getting CLEAR:  Now that some cards will cover your CLEAR membership, have you gotten yours yet?  If not, here’s a great article to guide you through how to do so.  So what are you waiting for?

Going For A Cruise?:  There’s a lot of readers that enjoy going on cruises.  The pandemic has certainly spoiled the fun for cruises.  There seems to be a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel though, so here’s what you need to know.

Flying Blue Sweet Spot:  Flying Blue recently went to a variable award chart which makes finding award saver spots difficult.  However there are several economy and business class options that you should consider for your next award flight.

Emirates Subscription Plan:  Subscription plans seem to be the new revenue stream for airlines.  This new one from Emirates offers benefits such as lounge access, extra baggage allowance, discounts on upgrades and even awards.  Is it worth it though?

LifeMiles Transfer Bonus:  The LifeMiles loyalty program is one that is often overlooked but shouldn’t be.  With their frequent transfer bonuses, you can get amazing value from your miles on award travel.  Here’s their latest bonus offer.

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Aeroplan’s New Transfer Partner:  I received an email which surprised me a bit.  It said that Aeroplan is now a transfer partner of Ultimate Rewards.  Considering that they’re also a partner with Membership Rewards, will this lead to changes in the future?

Lufthansa First Class Changes:  Lufthansa First Class has been on my bucket list for a while.  Booking it is tricky since you would have to wait up until 14 days before your departure for award availability to open….. Until now!

Stack Discounts On Your Hotel Credit:  Recently there was a lot of buzz regarding the changes to the Amex Platinum card.  One of those changes was the $200 Hotel Credit.  This post highlights how to stack discounts to your hotel credit for an even bigger discount.

US To Reopen Borders On One Condition:  The US is planning on opening up its borders to select countries, but only to fully vaccinated visitors.  This seems to be a trend as many US employers are not mandating the same from their employees.

United Vs Aeroplan:  Now that you can transfer Ultimate Rewards points to Aeroplan, it’s important to know whether United or Aeroplan is your better option for booking Star Alliance award flights.  Here’s a great breakdown.

Countries Americans Can Visit:  As of August 5th, amidst the current surge of cases, Americans can travel to more countries.  Each country has their own rules and restrictions, but if you abide by them you’re welcome to visit.

Do Taxes Differ On Award Flights?:  When booking separate one way awards vs a multi-city award, do your taxes differ?  That’s a good question as we are always trying to save money and points.  The results from this test may surprise you.

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Earn 40K Marriott Points This Summer:  If you hold the right card, you can earn up to 40,000 Bonus Marriott points after enrolling in this promotion.  There are four categories where you can earn bonus points.  Will you be participating?

FHR Deals:  New and previously existing Amex Platinum cardholders have a $200 prepaid Fine Hotels & Resorts credit.  In order to justify the hefty annual fee, one must use the perks offered by the card.  Here are some possible “free night” destinations you could use your credit on.

PreCheck VS CLEAR:  What is the difference between TSA PreCheck and CLEAR?  Which one should I get?  Those are common questions and this article highlights what the differences are and addresses other questions as well.

Fast Track To AA And Hyatt Status:  Status challenges are an awesome way to get elite status with loyalty programs.  That’s how I was able to land Hyatt Globalist status earlier this year.  Hyatt and American Airlines have come out with a new promotion to help you get status quicker.

Are Amex Plat Holders Upset?:  Recently American Express increased the annual fee on the famous Platinum card, but to help soften the blow they offered some more perks.  That’s great, but those perks should be exclusive to Platinum cardholders….. Right?

Mega Virgin Atlantic Points Sale:  The pandemic has forced the hand of many loyalty programs which are offering very generous sales and promotions.  Virgin Atlantic is offering bonuses up to 70% on points purchases!  Those points could get you into some swanky ANA premium cabins.

Amex Plat Get You Into Lufthansa Lounge?:  One of the little known benefits of the American Express Platinum cards is Lufthansa Lounge access at select airports.  There are some restrictions to be aware of, but it’s a nice perk nonetheless.

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Register For Hyatt’s Latest Promotion:  Taking advantage of promotions is a great way to earn more points on hotel stays you were planning anyway.  Hyatt’s latest promotion will allow you to earn triple points on qualifying stays.

How Much Are UR Points Worth:  When determining whether you’re getting good value out of your points, you need to know how much your points are worth.  This varies from person to person, but here’s a good way to look at them.

LifeMiles Sweet Spot:  Oh yeah!  I love sweet spots as they allow you to save more points and miles on award redemptions.  Avianca’s LifeMiles has a sweet spot where you can spend only 35K miles one way in business class to Europe.  Interested?

How To Use AA Companion Certificates:  If you hold a co-branded American Airlines card, you have access to a companion certificate after meeting spending requirements.  Here’s how to redeem that certificate.

Use Skywards Miles For JetBlue Mint:  Emirates Skywards miles haven’t really been useful for redeeming on partner award flights.  Now things have gotten interesting with the ability to redeem Skywards Miles for JetBlue Mint.

The Amex Credit Spreadsheet:  With all of these temporary credits that American Express has been offering on certain cards, it can be difficult to keep track of.  Luckily, some involved in this hobby go the extra mile to provide useful tools for us.  Here’s one you may enjoy.

Which Premium Card Should You Keep?:  With all of the recent changes happening to the “Big 3” premium cards on the market, you should take a second look at what’s in your wallet.  Perks and annual fees have changed so you may need to make a switch.

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Hilton “Temporarily” Devalues Elite Status:  One of the things we enjoy with elite hotel status is the free breakfast.  It saves us money and depending on the property, the breakfasts are amazing!  Hilton is swapping free breakfast for F&B credits and the value isn’t the same.

Membership Rewards For Retirement?:  While many of us are taught that we get oversized value by transferring points to airlines/hotels as opposed to cash back, we shouldn’t reject the idea.  By looking at the big picture and crunching the numbers, you may be compelled to use your MR points a different way.

Vegas Resort Fees Are Going Up:  It’s no surprise that as travel begins to pick up, the hotel/resort industry is trying to make up for lost revenue.  One way is by increasing some fees, particularly resort fees.  If you’re wanting to go to Las Vegas, here are some ways to avoid those pesky resort fees.

The United Excursionist Perk:  We’ve covered this before on TM101, but it deserves to be mentioned again.  The United Excursionist Perk is an amazing way to extend your travel and the value of your points.  Once you figure out how it works, you’ll be daydreaming of ways to apply it.

Changes To The Amex Platinum:  There are some confirmed changes to the beloved Amex Platinum.  The biggest negative change to the card is the increased annual fee.  There are some new perks added.  Time to crunch the numbers to see if it makes sense for you.

Ultimate Guide To Membership Rewards:  The Membership Rewards ecosystem is the one I value the most as they have many cards to suit your spending style and their points are valuable.  Here’s a great guide to explain more.

Centurion Lounge Changes:  There have been a lot of changes coming out of American Express lately.  Not all of the changes are positive.  One that’s getting a lot of chatter is the change to guest access to the Centurion Lounge.

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Points And Miles On Sale:  Since summer has officially started, many are planning their next getaway.  If you have some awards in mind, but don’t quite have enough points, these point sales may interest you.

Get A Dell Monitor For Less Than $3:  One of my favorite things in this hobby is the ability to stack perks and promotions for exceptional deals.  One amazing deal right now that allows for a triple stack where you can get a 27” monitor for less than $3.

Turkish Airlines Adding Routes:  If you fly out of Dallas or Denver often, then your options to Europe just expanded.  Turkish Airlines is adding routes to both Denver and Dallas.  Turkish Airlines is an amazing airline and that would be my preferred way to get to Europe.

Hawaii To End Testing Requirements:  Things are starting to settle down a bit in the world of travel.  One of the places with the strictest requirements to visit was Hawaii.  Now they’re planning on ending testing requirements for vaccinated travelers.

Cards To Never Close:  Depending on what our travel goals are, there are cards that are useful to us year over year.  Others we end up closing after year one.  What cards do you keep year after year?

More Places To Visit:  More and more places are opening up to Americans.  If you’ve been wanting to visit the Czech Republic, then you’re in luck.  You’re now able to visit with a few normal requirements.

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Book Confirmed Connecting Rooms:  For families, booking suites would be ideal to keep everyone together, yet still have your space.  The next best thing is a connecting room.  Hilton now offers the ability to book a confirmed connecting room.

Keep Your Points From Expiring:  Many loyalty programs extended the expiration of their award currencies, but with travel picking up, the old rules may be back in effect.  Here’s a quick rundown of when your points expire and how to keep them alive.

Where In Europe Are You Welcome?:  Countries are slowly opening back up tourism.  Every country is different though.  Here’s a list of European countries and their requirements for Americans.

Plan In Advance For Hawaii:  Travel to Hawaii is booming!  A lot of us had extreme cabin fever and wanted to go on a trip and decided to go to Hawaii.  Because of this, you’ll need to do some planning as there are rental car shortages, restaurants and activities are booked, etc.  Plan ahead!

Best Place To Use Free Night Certificate In Maui:  Hyatt free night certificates are very valuable as you can book any category 1-4 hotel with them.  According to this blogger, this particular property in Maui is the best property to use your free night certificate.

How Much Are AA Miles Worth?:  This is an interesting question, as it will help you determine whether you’re getting good use of your miles.  Value varies from person to person, but this article shows a number of things to consider.

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Should You Pay With Points Or Cash?:  Once you dive deeper into this hobby, you’ll run into first world problems such as “should I pay for this business class seat with points or cash?”.  This article and calculator should help you make that decision.

No More Double Dipping:  Earning points exponentially with one purchase is a great way to boost your points balance.  Double dipping, triple dipping or even nastier dips are possible with certain purchases.  Unfortunately we’re no longer able to take advantage of Lyft’s triple dip.

Add All Amex Offers At Once:  Speaking of first world problems…. Amex offers are great as they allow you to save money or earn bonus points on purchases.  However it’s a pain to add all of your offers especially if you have several cards.  Well here’s a cool trick you might like!

AT&T Might Not Trigger Amex Credits:  Many of us have been enjoying these monthly credits offered by American Express on our wireless bills.  However many AT&T users are reporting that their charges aren’t triggering the credit.  Check out this article for more data points.

A Guide To Capital One:  The Capital One Venture card has evolved throughout the years to be a very popular travel card.  Now that Venture miles are a transferable currency, here are the best uses of those points.

Best Ways To Use United Miles:  United miles are very popular for many reasons.  One of those reasons is the fact that you can fly on Star Alliance airlines without paying surcharges.  That’s a huge cash savings.  Here are the best ways to use United miles.

Use Your iPhone As ID At TSA Checkpoints:  Technology evolves at such a fast pace and what is possible with technology is mind blowing.  Some of the simpler enhancements though are very convenient as well.  Like being able to use your phone as an ID at the airport?  Yes please!

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Bypassing Amex Rules:  Every bank has rules on how they restrict earning sign up bonuses.  Amex has a strict “once in a lifetime” rule.  However there are legit ways around this to earn sign up bonuses on the same card multiple times. Earn Bonus Points On Select Stays:  Hyatt credit cardholders can enjoy 25% bonus […]

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Clarifying What VeriFLY Is:  As post pandemic travel begins to take shape, there are new procedures popping up.  One is VeriFLY.  What is this, why do we need it and how do we use it?  Here’s a good article to answer those questions.

Vaccinated?  Puerto Rico Welcomes You!:  More and more countries are doing this and now  Puerto Rico joins the list.  As of May 24, 2021, vaccinated travelers do not need a negative Covid test result to enter.

Getting Elite Hotel Experience Without Status:  There’s no question that having elite status with certain hotels elevates the hotel experience.  However getting status can be difficult.  Can you experience the perks of elite status without having status?  I’m glad you asked!

How To Earn Hyatt Points:  Many feel that Hyatt is the absolute best hotel chain in the world for several reasons.  One is the low amount of points needed for hotel stays.  Another thing that is appealing is that there are different ways to earn Hyatt points.  Here’s how.

How Much Are Membership Rewards Points Worth?:  The value of points will vary from person to person.  The important thing is that you assign a value to them so you know whether you’re getting a good deal or not.  Here’s a great breakdown to help you determine how much MR points are worth.

Best Uses of IHG Free Night Certificates:  Many of us own the IHG credit card which provides a yearly free night certificate.  Even though it’s “free” you still want to maximize the value of these certificates.  Here are some ideas to consider.

Hilton Upgrade/Downgrade Strategy:  Since American Express implements a “once in a lifetime” rule regarding sign up bonuses, you have to get pretty creative to earn huge sums of points and perks with their cards.  Luckily there are folks out there who think outside the box with their strategies.

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Miles & Points On Sale:  There are a number of loyalty programs with discounts on points purchases or bonuses on points purchases right now.  This could be a great way to boost your points balance or book a cheap flight/stay.

Where Vaccinated Americans Are Welcome:  Many countries are opening up their borders to tourists and are making it easier to visit if you’ve been vaccinated.  Here’s a list of countries who will allow you to visit now or in the future.

When To Buy Points:  Speaking of buying points…. When does it make sense to do so?  Just because discounts or bonuses are offered, doesn’t necessarily mean you should buy.  When is it a good idea to buy?

Picking The Best Seat On A Southwest Flight:  Since Southwest Airlines offers open seating, you have the option of picking an ideal seat.  What is the ideal seat though?  That depends on your preferences, but this article will help you determine that.

Maldives Award Nights Wide Open:  One of the most sought after properties in the Maldives is the Waldorf Astoria Maldives.  Because it’s so popular, finding award nights can be difficult.  Right now though you can find quite a few nights available!  Act fast!!

Cheap IHG Hotels To Earn Points:  IHG offers some nice promotions to earn some bonus points on your stays.  If you plan on doing a mattress run to earn IHG points for a nice award stay, you don’t want it to cost an arm and a leg.  Here are some cheap properties to consider.

Hotels Where Masks Are Optional:  Take a deep breath of fresh air without your mask at these hotel chains within the US.  If you’re vaccinated, you won’t be required to wear a mask and you don’t have to provide proof of vaccination.  It’s based off of the “honor system”.

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Southwest Hawaii Expansion:  It took a long time for Southwest to set up routes to Hawaii and many travelers welcomed those routes.  Now it’s confirmed that they are expanding their routes to Hawaii.

Use Points For Crypto?:  If you’re a Brex customer, you may soon have the ability to transfer your points for crypto.  Brex partners with TravelBank which would allow for points to be transferred to Coinbase which would then allow you to purchase crypto.

Where To Get The Best Hyatt Suites:  One of the things that people love about having Hyatt status are the confirmed suite upgrades.  This is a way to really pamper yourself on your next trip.  Here’s a list of properties to consider to max out those suite upgrades.

Where To Credit Your Flights:  For those who try to get the best value out of everything, this article is for you.  Crediting paid flights to a loyalty program seems like a straightforward process, however crediting them to a partner loyalty program could be more advantageous.

Greece Ending Most Restrictions:  The new vaccines have allowed many of us to look at the pandemic in the rearview mirror.  Many countries are starting to open up their borders to welcome back tourists.  Greece is dropping most of their restrictions to welcome you with open arms.

Most Rewarding Hotel Program:  Not all hotel loyalty programs are created equal.  Some allow you to earn more points without status on paid stays than others.  Having a co-branded credit card helps your point earning potential on paid stays.  Which program is more rewarding though?

No More Masks For Vaccinated People:  The CDC has eased the rules on wearing masks for vaccinated people.  It doesn’t mean you never have to wear a mask, as you’ll still be required to wear one on planes.  However it seems you will be allowed to be mask free in other settings.

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What Are Hilton Points Worth?:  Hilton points are often overlooked because of the number of points required for award stays.  However, understanding what these points are worth and how easy it is to earn them, you may be swayed to use them more.

At Home Covid Tests Accepted Now?:  Since late January 2021, the US has required that all travelers coming to the US provide a negative Covid test result taken within three days of arrival.  Depending on where you’re traveling from, this could be a challenge.  Now at home tests will be accepted.

Best Ways To Earn United Miles:  Many people opt for United miles because they don’t charge fuel surcharges on award flights.  Did you know that there’s a number of ways to earn United miles other than flying?

Amex Hotel Partners:  Typically when one thinks of Membership Rewards points, they think of transferring them to airlines for amazing value on award flights.  The option of transferring to hotels is rarely discussed.  Is it worth doing so?

Ideas To Max Out PayPal Credit:  Sometimes banks offer credits to entice you to spend more than you should.  While you should take advantage of these credits, you shouldn’t mindlessly spend and end up in debt.  Here are some ways to use your PayPal credits wisely.

Stay At The Maldives For 24K Points/Night:  Now that travel is starting to open back up, it’s time to daydream of those epic award trips.  Lucky for you there’s an opportunity to go to the Maldives and only use 24K points/night at a new resort!

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What Does Your Plane Ticket Show:  There’s a bunch of letters and numbers on our boarding passes, yet a lot of it may not make much sense to us.  What does it all mean?  Check out this article to find out.

Marriott Extends Perks:  Many of the travel loyalty programs have been generous in extending their perk expiration dates due to the pandemic since no one was traveling.  Marriott just announced they’re doing the same by extending their free night certificates and point expiration.

Amex Offer For Hyatt:  There’s an Amex Offer for Hyatt that could save you some cash on your next stay.  This may seem controversial since Hyatt has a co-branded card with another bank, so definitely crunch the numbers to see if this is beneficial for you to use.

Last Chance For Southwest Sale:  Periodically Southwest Airlines offers some great sales to/from select locations for cheap.  Currently there are some $50 fares that you can take advantage of, but hurry!  Sale ends May 3.

Amex Statement Credits:  As we come to an end to another month, this is your last chance to use some useful statement credits offered by American Express.  Check out this article to learn how to use them and to track them.

Best Use Of Singapore Miles:  All of the major transferable points programs partner with Singapore KrisFlyer.  This makes it easy to have enough points for an award flight.  Here’s the best uses of those miles.

Going To Egypt?:  I love these “Anatomy Of An Award” articles where the details of putting together an award trip are revealed.  Not only do they show you how to book award travel yourself, but they also get you daydreaming of your next trip!

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Radisson Rewards Program Changes:  Radisson Rewards used to be talked about a lot more in the past but not so much anymore.  The program kind of lost it’s glamour after some key benefits were taken away from their credit card.  Now some program changes are coming.  What is your opinion on them?

Qatar Airways Sweet Spot!:  We hear a lot about using partner miles to book Qatar Airways flights, but don’t hear a lot about using Qatar Airways’ own loyalty program, Privilege Club.  Well here’s a way to use your Privilege Club miles effectively.

Flexible Point Master Transfer List:  The great thing about flexible points is the ability to transfer them to several airlines and/or hotels.  Keeping straight who partners with who is a different story.  Here’s a one stop shop to see where you can transfer your points.

Do Not Travel To These Countries:  As travel begins to open up, with restrictions of course, the world isn’t as wide open as we hoped it would be.  There are a number of countries where the State Departments strongly advises against traveling to.  Here’s the list.

Guide To UR Points:  Transferable points are by far the most popular because of how flexible they are.  Do you know all of the ins/outs of this popular currency?  Here’s a great guide to show you all that you need to know regarding these points.

Guide To Amex Offers:  While other banks may offer something similar, they don’t quite match up to what American Express offers with their Amex Offers.  If you’re unsure what they are or how to use them, check this out.

SLH Properties To Book With Hyatt Points:  Hyatt’s partnership with SLH has provided us with some amazing properties to enjoy with points.  You can get exceptional value out of your Hyatt points at these properties.  Check them out to start daydreaming of your next trip!

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Less Restrictions For Hawaii Travel:  Travel is opening up slowly across the world.  Hawaii is by far the strictest of the 50 states.  Hawaii has just announced that fully vaccinated travelers will soon be able to bypass the quarantine/negative Covid test requirement!

Buy Alaska Miles With A Bonus!:  Alaska miles are super valuable because of the high end redemptions possible with them.  Earning them is difficult which adds to their value.  You may have to resort to buying them when they’re on sale.  Well what do you know…. A sale!

Guide To Asiana Miles:  These miles are some of the most overlooked in this hobby.  That is a huge mistake though since they are extremely valuable.  Earning them is pretty straightforward and you can transfer your Marriott points to Asiana as well.

Marriott And Uber Join Forces:  I enjoy partnerships like these because you can earn points or benefits across more than one program.  Also, for a limited time you can earn a 2,000 Bonvoy point bonus by linking your accounts.

Earn Bonus AA Miles With Hyatt Stays:  Speaking of partnerships, American Airlines and Hyatt have one where you could earn American Airline miles with Hyatt stays.  This is nothing new, however they’re currently offering a bonus where you can earn 1K miles per eligible night at Hyatt hotels and resorts!

Southwest Devalues Points Program:  All loyalty programs go through this, and it’s never pleasant.  Now it was Southwest’s turn to devalue their Rapid Rewards program.  Award flights are now 6% more expensive than before.  That’s why one should always earn and burn!

Does Your Travel Insurance Cover Pandemics?:  One of the not so fun topics regarding travel is travel insurance.  It’s one of the last things one plans for.  Many popular cards cover your trip which is great, but are pandemic related costs covered?

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