Travel Hacks

Chase Ultimate Rewards (UR) remains the operating system of choice for travel hackers in 2026. While other ecosystems like Amex and Capital One have closed the gap, Chase retains the crown for …

Quick Summary: GarudaMiles in 2026 The “Must Know” Alert: A massive, temporary devaluation hits domestic award tickets in Q1 2026 (Jan–Mar), increasing prices by up to 11x. Avoid booking domestic travel with …

Most travelers treat booking a trip like a shopping spree. They browse, they click, they pay the sticker price. They are doing it wrong. Travel is not shopping. Travel is a software …

Quick Summary: The “Golden Ticket” of Travel Uncapped Value: Unlike Marriott or IHG, Hilton certificates have no point cap. You can use them at properties costing 150,000+ points per night. Any Night …

Quick Summary: The 30-Second Verdict The “One Rule” Decision: If you have a passport and plan to fly internationally even once in the next 5 years, Global Entry is the mathematically superior …

Most travelers view airline status as a vanity metric. They see the luggage tags and the priority boarding lane, assuming it’s just about ego. Star Alliance Gold is arguably the most valuable …

Quick Summary: The 2025 Verdict The Winner for Optimizers (Math Nerds): Citi ThankYou. The 1:2 transfer ratio to Choice Hotels and superior earning rates (up to 5x) create the highest mathematical ceiling …

Quick Summary: The 3 Golden Rules of Redemption The 1.5-Cent Floor: As a general rule for 2025, if your redemption value is below 1.5 cents per point, pay cash. Save your transferable …

If you aren’t paying attention to Cathay Pacific’s loyalty program in 2026, you are leaving massive value on the table. While other airlines have moved to dynamic pricing models that make redeeming …

If you are looking for the “Capital One SavorOne” in late 2025, stop. You are about to walk into a trap. In a move that only a bank marketing department could invent, …