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The disturbing recent trend with American Express cards
Amex thinks increasing annual fees on American Express cards and offering 'credits' will make us fall for their marketing gimmicks. Time to call them out.
My Love/Hate Relationship With Early Morning Flights
There is nothing fun about getting up at 4:00 AM for the early flight out. But there are reasons I keep booking early departures again and again.
Why You Should Earn Cash Back in Addition to Points and Miles
Cash back is one of my favorite secondary currencies for travelers for a plethora of reasons. Check out this post to see why cash back is so great!
How To Convert Citi Double Cash Cashback To ThankYou Points
With the new option to convert Citi DoubleCash cashback to ThankYou Points, my estimation of this card has really gone up. Here's exactly how to do this:
Don’t waste your time waiting to drop under Chase’s 5/24
We're going to talk about Chase's 5/24 rule and why you may be missing out on valuable miles and points as you wait to drop under 5/24
5 Reasons Why I Hate The CRJ-200
Generally, I love flying. It doesn't matter whether it's a regional hop or a long haul on a wide-body. But there is one plane I hate: the CRJ-200. It's the absolute worst. Here's why:
One Thing That Would Improve Each Hotel Credit Card
Hotel cards often end up in the sock drawer in favor of better products. With a little effort, banks could easily improve hotel credit cards. Here are some ideas:
The Odd Reason I’m Excited About My Next Trip
While I generally have reasons to be excited about most trips I book, my next routine work trip will be a bit special in a way I did not anticipate.
On Friday The 13th And Air Travel Superstitions
People can be superstitious in everyday life, but air travel superstitions are an interesting phenomenon. Here are some things pilots and people hold to.
Impressive: Student Pilot Lands Plane On First Attempt After Mid-Air Emergency
Ever considered whether you'd be able to fly or land an aircraft without any training or experience? One student pilot managed to pull of this feat.