Travel Hacks

There is a specific thrill in walking out of a grocery store with $2,000 in gift cards and a receipt showing 8,000 newly minted points. It feels like you’ve hacked the system. …

If you treat loyalty programs like a game, Marriott Bonvoy is the final boss. It is massive, complicated, and filled with hidden rules. But for the analytical traveler, it is also one …

Quick Summary: What Changed in 2026? Currency: Qatar fully uses Avios. You can transfer 1:1 instantly between British Airways, Iberia, Finnair, and Qatar. New Transfer Partner: As of October 2025, Capital One …

Quick Summary: 2026 Expiration Rules Never Expire: Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue, Alaska, Virgin Atlantic. Soft Expiration (Reset with Activity): American (24mo), British Airways (36mo), Air Canada (Paused until Nov 2026), Avianca LifeMiles …

Quick Summary: Free Visa Data Benefit The Offer: Visa Infinite cardholders get a free 3GB/15-day data plan (once per card/year). The Benefit: Stay connected in 190+ countries without paying roaming fees. Eligibility: …

You are likely here because you found a Lufthansa Business Class award seat, looked at the price on Miles & More or Aeroplan, and saw a tax bill of $850. You are …

The writing is on the wall, and the clock is ticking. If you are sitting on a stash of Asiana Airlines miles in December 2025, you are holding a depreciating asset with …

Most travelers treat flight delays like bad weather: an unpredictable act of God that simply happens to them. They stare at the departure board, trusting the “On Time” status until—minutes before boarding—it …

I’ve been in this game long enough to remember when Citi ThankYou points were the “ugly duckling” of transferable currencies. They lacked the glitz of Amex and the stability of Chase. In …

Quick Summary Airport lounge access range from airline-operated clubs to independent networks like Priority Pass; access can be purchased, earned through status or unlocked with the right travel credit card. Membership fees …