How to Fly to the Caribbean for Just 7,500 Points
From white sand beaches to incredible resorts, the Caribbean offers plenty of compelling reasons to visit. However, flying to the Caribbean can be expensive when using points or miles, as…
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:
The 6 Best Citi ThankYou Transfer Partners — and 5 to Avoid
Citi’s ThankYou Points program may not be as well-known as Chase Ultimate Rewards® or American Express Membership Rewards but it’s worth giving Citi’s eclectic list of transfer partners a closer…
How to Access American Airlines Flagship Lounges
In the years before the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines battled to offer premium passengers a superior product — in the sky as well as on the ground. As part of this…
TSA PreCheck Renewal Fee Dropped to $70, but You Can Get It for $0
Effective Oct. 1, 2021, the Transportation Security Administration lowered the online renewal fee for TSA PreCheck to $70 from the previous cost of $85. That’s great news for travelers who…
7 of the Cheapest Airline Awards You Can Book With Miles
Most U.S. airline loyalty programs have eliminated award charts in the last few years, which has brought less certainty to travelers wanting to predict how much an airline award might cost. But…
How to Get Car Rental Elite Status Through Airline or Hotel Status
After a year of being stuck at home, travelers are itching to hit the road. Higher demand and smaller fleets are pushing rental car rates to the extremes. Even if…
5 Times To Transfer Chase Points to Air Canada Instead of United
Chase added Air Canada Aeroplan as its newest Ultimate Rewards® point transfer partner earlier this summer. If you have an eligible Chase credit card, you can now transfer Ultimate Rewards®…
The Best Wyndham Resorts to Book With Points
In early June 2021, Wyndham announced a new brand: the Registry Collection Hotels. For now, the brand-new brand has just one property, but it’s a resort that’s worthy of its…
Best First Class Award Flights You Can Actually Book
For some travelers, cramming into an economy airline seat for a long flight abroad is a necessary evil of international adventures. And yet other travelers — particularly those who are…
Qatar Award Flights Can Now Be Booked With Alaska Miles
Heads up, Alaska Airlines flyers. As of Thursday, you can now use your Mileage Plan miles to fly one of the best business class products in the world: Qatar Qsuite.…
