One Mile at a Time
Hilton Honors American Express Card Review: No Annual Fee & Elite Status
Link: Learn more about the Hilton Honors American Express Card
Frequent Miler
Barclays Aviator to Citi transition April 2026: What we know and what we don’t
Update 3/11/26: More details have been announced for Aviator Silver cardholders; you can see that update below here. Thanks to reader Jeff for the heads up. ~ We now have a clearer picture as to the details regarding the transition of Barclays Aviator and Aviator Silver cardholders to Citi accounts....
View from the Wing
Citi Strata Elite Arrives In A Premium Box — But The Real Value Is 75,000 Points And Faster American Airlines Miles
Citi Strata Elite arrives in a surprisingly premium package, but the real value is what the card earns. The current offer delivers 75,000 points and credits worth up to $1,200 in the first year, and its points now transfer to American Airlines AAdvantage.
Frequent Miler
Capital One Venture X Business Credit Card Review (2026)
The Capital One Venture X Business is very similar to the consumer Venture X, and both provide plenty of value for their annual fees. Capitol made some changes to lounge access for both Venture X and Business cards, and the benefits now align much more closely than they did before....
Points With a Crew
Should you sign up for the Capital One Venture or Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card?
Chase and Capital One both offer great mid-tier credit cards for travel points and miles. Which card is better?
TravelUpdate
A Brand New Hyatt Portfolio Hotel Has Opened in Yet Another European City
A brand new Hyatt portfolio hotel has just opened in this European city. You can make a booking new before the higher prices kick in in May.
The Bulkhead Seat
Charlotte City Council Approves Lease for Sidecar by Centurion® Lounge at Charlotte Airport
Last week, I wrote about plans that had emerged for a second location of…
Monkey Miles
Wow! 75k Miles+ $250 Travel Credit with Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
We break down the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card and illustrate why it should be seriously considered to fill a slot in your wallet.
Your Mileage May Vary
Bilt Palladium Card Review: A First Look At Bilt’s New Premium Card
For several years, Bilt carved out a unique niche in the points-and-miles world. While most rewards programs focus on earning points on travel, dining, or grocery spending, Bilt built its…
View from the Wing
I Flew With Two Companion Passes On One Trip — Now A Credit Card Bonus Can Get You One Through Feb. 2027
Southwest’s Companion Pass is still the best domestic perk: your companion flies for just taxes (from $5.60 each way), even on award tickets, as long as there’s an open seat. Last week my family used two passes on one trip. And right now you can get Companion Pass through Feb....
Points With a Crew
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card Review (130K Points AND a Free Night!)
The American Express Hilton Honors Surpass card has outstanding benefits and a hefty welcome offer. If you're looking for a new card to earn Hilton points, make sure you ...
Miles To Memories
(Psych!) Why My Latest Credit Card Application Plan Quickly Went Off The Rails
I share the details of my recent Spirit credit card application failure. Even the best laid plans can turn into a losing proposition.
Traveling For Miles
A change of home means I need to review my credit card portfolio
For reasons that have nothing to do with the miles and points world, I'm now spending considerably less time in the United States than ever before (I may not set foot in the United States this year), and that change means that it's time to take a closer look at...
TravelUpdate
Earn 90,000 Miles, Pay $0 Intro Annual Fee: Delta SkyMiles Gold Card Review
With this limited time offer, not only will you pay no fee for the first year, but also earn a welcome bonus of 90,000 Delta SkyMiles.
Eye of the Flyer
Have a Delta Companion Certificate? You May Want to Book Holiday Flights Now
If you plan to travel during Thanksgiving or Christmas and hold a Delta Air Lines Companion Certificate, you might want to consider buying your tickets now. Delta Companion Certificates Four Delta SkyMiles® American Express Cards give cardholders a Companion Certificate, which is basically a one-time buy-one-get-one coupon for select Delta...