Miles For Family
Bilt 2.0: Should I Stay, or Should I Go?
I’ve been in Bilt 2.0 overload the past few days. As you probably heard, Bilt just officially launched 3 new credit cards that replace the old Bilt 1.0 Wells Fargo credit card. And if you’re a newbie who’s totally confused about what Bilt even is, here’s a brief recap: Bilt...
Your Mileage May Vary
The New Credit Cards I Picked Up in 2025: Keep, Drawer, or Cancel?
Every year, I end up picking up a few new credit cards. And each one has a specific reason. Maybe a card has a huge welcome offer. Maybe there’s a…
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The New Credit Cards I Picked Up in 2025: Keep, Drawer, or Cancel?
Every year, I end up picking up a few new credit cards. And each one has a specific reason. Maybe a card has a huge welcome offer. Maybe there’s a…
Live and Let’s Fly
Passenger Loses It And Screams Back At Crying Baby On Flight
An adult passenger responded to a screaming baby by screaming right back at her. Is this kind of behavior ever defensible? Passenger Screams Back At Crying Baby On Flight… A resurfaced video of a plane passenger screaming back at a crying child has blown up online and reignited a long-running...
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LA28 Olympics Ticket Draw Opens Today!
I am bound and determined to travel to California in July 2028 to watch the Olympics in person! After trying multiple times to attend the Olympics in the past only to have my plans always fall through, LA28 is going to be the one I just can’t miss. And today,...
Miles For Family
January 2026 Transfer Bonuses (Lightweight month so far!)
January 2026 has been a bit slow on transfer bonuses so far. But, it’s always nice when a new bonus comes along that helps us stretch our miles and points. NEW: Capital One 15% Transfer Bonus to Avianca LifeMiles Through February 11, 2026, get 15% transfer bonus from Capital One...
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The 7 Foods That Can Get You Flagged at TSA (Even If You’re a Frequent Flyer)
When going through the TSA security area, the goal is to get through as quickly as possible. For frequent flyers, doing everything to get you through quickly eventually becomes like…
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The 7 Foods That Can Get You Flagged at TSA (Even If You’re a Frequent Flyer)
When going through the TSA security area, the goal is to get through as quickly as possible. For frequent flyers, doing everything to get you through quickly eventually becomes like…
Miles For Family
Easier Said Than Done: Double Stacking CSR Hotel Credits
In Monday’s recap post, I shared this article from Danny the Deal Guru about the new $250 hotel credit on the Chase Sapphire Reserve card and how it can be double-stacked with The Edit hotel credit. In short, if you own the CSR, you can get a $250 hotel credit...
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Booked! 2 Business Class Award Seats to Asia During Peak Travel Time
As I mentioned in my earlier post about my 2026 travel plans, my son and his friend are going to Thailand at the end of the year. This will be his college graduation present. Due to their class schedules, the only time they can go is over the Christmas/New Year’s...
Travel Points Playbook
Looking Back: My Top Posts of 2025
Now that the calendar has flipped to 2026, and as I approach my 1-year anniversary on BoardingArea, I… The post Looking Back: My Top Posts of 2025 appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
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Hodgepodge: The Best Word to Describe my Spring Break Travel Plans
My family’s next “big” trip is in March when we head to St. Maarten in the Caribbean. Now that the holidays are over, I’ve spent the last few days finalizing the details for this trip. After looking at the trip in total, the best word to describe our travel plans...
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Leana’s National Parks Trip Recap, 2026 Predictions and More
Leana’s National Parks Trip Recap: Leana, the OG writer and founder of this blog, recently spent a few weeks driving around the Western USA to visit Zion, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and Canyon De Chelly. You can see her photos and recap on our Facebook page here. Welcome to 2026!...
The Travel Sisters
Bank of America Free Museum Days This Weekend
The Bank of America Free Museum Days program is back for 2026. Find out dates and details. The post Bank of America Free Museum Days This Weekend appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
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My 2026 Travel Plans
Happy New Year! It’s 2026, and I’ve got exciting trips lined up throughout the year. Unfortunately, I’m not going on all of them myself, but I will live vicariously through my kids’ solo trips. Here’s where miles and points are taking my family this year: Epic Universe In just a...