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How to Deal with Crazy Long TSA Lines at Airport
This past weekend, school Spring Break week kicked off in several cities. With that comes more airport traffic. Combined with the government shutdown that affects TSA workers, it’s a recipe for disaster. And that’s what happened at a few airports, with the biggest headlines surrounding airports in Houston and New...
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New 30% Transfer Bonus, Mile Expiration Policies and More
New 30% Transfer Bonus: Chase just added a 30% transfer bonus to Wyndham Rewards. I’ve updated the March 2026 Transfer Bonus post to reflect this addition. Bask Bank Bonus Offer: Bask Bank offers a savings account that earns American Airlines miles instead of cash interest. I have one of these...
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Thoughts on Hyatt’s “Thoughtfully” Nerfed Award Chart
Last week Hyatt announced a “thoughtful update” to the World of Hyatt award chart along with some other… The post Thoughts on Hyatt’s “Thoughtfully” Nerfed Award Chart appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
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Getting the most Miles/Points/Cashback for using TurboTax
Yes, it’s tax time! I just filed mine last weekend. Of course, I’m always looking for an angle to earn miles and points. I’ve used TurboTax online for many years, and usually I go through the Southwest Airlines shopping portal right before I file to get 1000 bonus Southwest Rapid...
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March 2026 Transfer Bonuses
I can’t believe it’s March already! Chase 20% Transfer Bonus to British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus From March 1 through 11:59 PM ET on March 31, 2026, get 20% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus. Remember that you can transfer between these...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hotel Seville Nomad (Queen Deluxe Room)
The Hotel Seville Nomad, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, sits in the heart of New York City’s NoMad neighborhood, one of the most walkable and vibrant districts in Manhattan.  Location The hotel is tucked along a quiet stretch of West 29th Street, just steps from the 28th Street entrance to...
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Major Hyatt Changes, New Chase Transfer Partner and More
This has been a big news week in the miles and points world! Ouch: World Of Hyatt Updates Award Chart, Costs Increase By Up To 67%: Starting in May, World of Hyatt award chart will now include 5 levels per category (instead of the previous 3). This means that during peak...
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Rant: Global Entry is Still Shut Down!
Earlier this week, the Department of Homeland Security announced that TSA PreCheck and Global Entry would be suspended during this current government shutdown. Almost immediately, the government reversed its decision on TSA PreCheck, and those lanes are now open at most airports. However, Global Entry is still closed. This is...
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My RedCoach First-class Bus Trip
I’m always up for a new travel adventure, and I’m open to exploring various public transportation options to get there. So, when RedCoach bus added a route from DFW to Oklahoma, I decided to check it out. Booking RedCoach First-class RedCoach is a bus company that has routes in Texas,...
Your Mileage May Vary
A Woman Refused to Move One Seat at an Airport—Petty Revenge Followed
A family asked for one small courtesy at a packed Paris airport. One passenger’s refusal didn’t go as planned. Airports rarely have enough seating at the gates for everyone waiting…
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My Order of Operations for International Travel Bookings
I have a big trip to Asia coming up in just a few months. Believe it or not, I don’t have everything booked yet! While I booked my first flight almost a year ahead of the trip, I’ve been slowly piecing together all the parts over the last several months....
Points With a Crew
Thawing Out: A Week In South Florida
I recently returned from a week in South Florida in an attempt to thaw out from the snow and cold of Ohio. While it wasn't quite as warm as I'd have hoped, we still had ...
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New 40% Transfer Bonus, Cap One Shopping Deals and More
Happy Monday! Hopefully it’s a 3-day weekend for some of you. New Chase 40% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic: This transfer bonus only lasts 2 weeks. I’ve updated the February 2026 Transfer Bonuses post with this addition. Iberia Introduces Family Pooling Accounts: I love it when airlines make it easy...
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Promo: Rogers Bank and Free Roaming
I refer to Rogers Bank MasterCard as the best Canadian credit card for non-bonused spend and I am…
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Earn Southwest Companion Pass with One Credit Card Approval
One of the best deals in travel is the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass. This pass allows you to bring a companion along with you for free (well, mostly free, after paying taxes of $5.60 for domestic one-way flights), regardless if you booked with points or cash. Now, the three Southwest...