Is Clear Worth the Cost?
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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, the Altitude conference and AwardWallet's Award Travel 101 podcast. Email: [email protected]
Posts by Sam Kemmis:
Coronavirus Guide: What to Do If an Airline Changes or Cancels Your Flight
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted air travel tremendously, forcing airlines to offer flexible travel policies and start canceling flights across their networks. So what should you do if your flight…
Should You Book Summer Flights With Miles (During a Normal Travel Season)?
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How Much Are My Wyndham Points Worth?
So, But … how much are 30,000 Wyndham points worth? Or 53,550? Use the calculator below to figure out how much your stash of Wyndham points is worth based on…
Credit Card Lounge Pass Showdown: Priority Pass vs. LoungeBuddy
For years, Priority Pass has been the go-to airport lounge benefit included with high-end travel credit cards. However, American Express has been shaking up this paradigm, buying competitor LoungeBuddy in…
How to Book Future Air Travel Amid Coronavirus Uncertainty
The coronavirus pandemic has brought air travel to a screeching halt. Flights are cancelled, borders are closed, and now one of the big questions is: When will we travel again?…
Advanced Tricks for Booking Alaska Airlines Award Flights
Already mastered the basics of using Alaska Airlines miles to book travel? Looking for the secret tricks and stratagems used by expert award travelers? Then welcome, initiate, to the advanced…
Ask a Points Nerd: When Will It Make Sense to Travel Again?
Disclaimer: I’m not a medical or epidemiological expert. All of these opinions are based on my own travel preferences and risk tolerance. They are not recommendations. As a travel writer…
Our Travel Advice: Get Home
Update: March 19, 2020 The State Department has released a Level 4 advisory on all international travel. The announcement instructs U.S. residents currently abroad to make a decision: Either return…
Coronavirus Update: How (and Why) to Book Last-Minute Travel With Points and Miles
The recent surprise announcement banning most air travel from Europe left many travelers in the lurch, scrambling to adjust their plans. And President Trump has raised the possibility of limiting…
