Southwest Increases Points Requirement for Companion Pass
Southwest just announced some major changes to their Rapid Reward program. There’s good news and bad news. Let’s start with the bad news: Starting in January 2020, Rapid Rewards members…
Sam Kemmis
Sam is a travel rewards expert at NerdWallet specializing in airline and hotel loyalty programs. In 2017, Sam founded MyTravelNerd (no relation), a personalized travel email newsletter. Sam's work has been featured by The Points Guy and Fast Company. He has spoken about travel rewards at CardCon and the Altitude conference. Email: [email protected]
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Singapore Airlines Flights Are (Finally) Now Bookable With Alaska Miles
Singapore Airlines joined the Alaska family of partners over two years ago, and many Alaska loyalists have been (im)patiently waiting for the day when Singapore flights could be booked with…
IHG Premier Lowers Sign-Up Bonus, Points Earning Rate
Some deals are too good to last, including the recent 125,000-point sign-up bonus on the . This limited-time offer has expired, and there’s a new sign-up bonus: However, the card still earns…
Last Chance: Get 125,000 Points With the IHG Rewards Club Premier Card
For the past few months, the has offered an eyebrow-raising sign-up bonus: This offer expires Oct. 9, 2019, so time is quickly running out to nab those points. IHG points aren’t…
How to Earn Miles With Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan offers some of the best value in the skies. While other programs devalue their miles and switch to revenue-based earning models, Alaska has upheld the value…
Guide to Alaska Airlines Partners: Earning, Redeeming, Elite Perks
Unlike many domestic airlines, Alaska Airlines is not part of an official alliance. Instead, Alaska offers a unique combination of partner airlines from across the globe: Aer Lingus. American Airlines…
How to Make the Most of Delta’s Basic Economy
Does the phrase “basic economy” send a shiver down your spine? Are you confused by Delta’s basic economy offering and how it compares to the airline’s many other fare classes?…
Calculator: How Much Does That Basic Economy Seat Really Cost?
Confused by airline bag fees? Not sure what “basic economy” means and how much extra you’ll pay for bags, carry-ons or seat assignments? You’re not alone. Airlines have made it…
How I Track My Travel Credit Card Perks, Fees and More
Travel credit cards offer great benefits. Whether you’re looking to avoid airline baggage fees, earn free hotel nights or rack up points and miles, these cards can make travel much…
Save Your Family Big Bucks With an Un-Thanksgiving
Traveling during Thanksgiving is the pits. Airports are packed, delays common and fares outrageous. What is a savvy traveler to do? It seems the only options are either to avoid…
