Best Ways to Book ANA Business and First Class Awards to Japan
It’s easy to assume that flying in business or first class is going to break your miles or points bank — especially when flying overseas. But that’s not necessarily the…
JT Genter
As a digital nomad for nearly three years, JT proves through experience that credit card rewards can drastically reduce the cost of travel. After working as a tax accountant for a decade, JT turned his analytical skills to points, miles and credit cards. He published over 2,000 articles on The Points Guy before becoming a freelance writer.
Posts by JT Genter:
How to Make the Most of Avianca Business Class
Most U.S.-based points and miles collectors may know Avianca because of its generous LifeMiles program, but the airline can also be a top choice if you’re flying to Central or…
How to Add a Companion Pass on Southwest
One of the best perks in travel is undoubtedly the Southwest Companion Pass. By earning the Companion Pass, you can essentially book buy-one-get-one-free travel on Southwest Airlines with the travel…
American and Alaska Reveal Reciprocal Elite Upgrade Details
On March 31, Alaska Airlines joined the Oneworld Alliance — the alliance that American Airlines helped found in 1999. Now that Alaska is part of Oneworld, American and Alaska elite…
How to Transfer Avios Between British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus
It’s usually a bad idea to transfer points between airline and hotel programs, as most often, you lose value in the transfer. One notable exception is the Marriott Bonvoy airline…
How the 2022 Delta Medallion Status Accelerator Works
Change is in the air as Delta has recently announced a slew of new options to its onboard service, unveiled new travel tools and confirmed that it would stop blocking…
Unexpected Sweet Spots for International Airline Award Programs
International travel is currently on hold for most travelers. However, thanks to all of the recently added flexible cancellation policies that airlines are offering, now can be a great time…
How to Get Free In-Flight Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in the sky used to be a luxury. Now travelers are so used to being connected with friends, family and social media that the idea of being offline for…
Understanding American Airlines Boarding Groups and How You Can Upgrade
In March 2017, American Airlines switched to a new boarding process with a whopping nine boarding groups. American has stuck with this boarding process ever since, despite the occasional sighs…
How to Make the Most of the Marriott Bonvoy Referral Program
Your probably know that you can earn hotel points from staying at hotels. But, you might not know that you can also earn points when other travelers stay at hotels.…
