Unrelated news update: As of 5 a.m. ET this morning, Global Entry is reopening. Yay! The great thing about booking flights with miles and points is that you can potentially change your plans without losing all of your money. Many airlines let you change/cancel award flights for free, while some...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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…

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 ...

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...