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When you apply for a new credit card and don’t get an immediate approval, you might start to worry and wonder what you should do next. We’ve been there, and we know it can be stressful. This post will cover…

Etihad Airways gets a lot of attention for its outstanding premium cabin products and friendly onboard service. As one of the few carriers that flies directly from the U.S. to the Middle East, Etihad Airways has plenty to offer to…

Ah, Emirates! What a glorious airline. Look no further than Emirates if you want an airline with tons of bling and showiness. With a well-deserved reputation, it’s no wonder Emirates is probably the airline that pops into your head when…

Those who have Chase credit cards that earn Ultimate Rewards points have the option to redeem their points at a fixed rate for a variety of rewards, or they can transfer points to an airline or hotel travel partner. One…

American Express Membership Rewards points are 1 of the 4 major transferable points programs. Amex has a multitude of both Membership Rewards and non-Membership Rewards-earning cards that are currently available on the market. Similar to Chase Ultimate Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy,…

United Airlines is one of the major U.S. airlines. MileagePlus, the United Airlines loyalty program, has several advantages over other airline rewards programs that can make it especially valuable for redeeming airline miles. These include no fuel surcharges on reward…

Lufthansa is not an award program most people think of when wanting to book an award flight. The inability to search for award flights without miles in your account and the fact that Lufthansa doesn’t partner with any transferable currencies…

Chase Ultimate Rewards points are easy to earn and offer great redemption opportunities. To get the best value and use your points for maximum value, you’ll certainly want to transfer them to one of Chase’s airline and hotel partners for…

Asiana Airlines is conveniently straightforward when it comes to baggage fees. The South Korea-based airline uses a weight allowance for domestic flights with no maximum number of items permitted, and a clear-cut piece allowance for all other routes. If you’re…

Forget about trendy backpacks or designer handbags: a money belt will help stop your dream adventure from turning into a cash-strapped, stranded nightmare. Money belts, stash belts, fanny packs — whatever you call them, these figure-hugging carry-alls can keep your…

Singapore Airlines is one of the world’s most beloved airlines. The iconic uniforms of Singapore Airlines flight attendants symbolize the airline’s exemplary customer service. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is also lauded as one of the best airports in the world,…

Airline: Japan Airlines (JL)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight #: JL 61Route: Los Angeles (LAX) > Tokyo-Narita (NRT)Date: November 7, 2018Duration: 11 hr 45 minCabin & Layout: Japan Airlines Business Class, 49-seat capacity across 7 rows, 2-3-2Seats: 5G (mini-cabin)Miles Used: 60,000 American Airlines AAdvantage milesTaxes & Fees Paid: $45.13 USDTypical Retail…

Chase is a powerhouse in the financial industry. The institution estimates that fully half of the households in the United States do business with their company. It’s no wonder — with nearly 4,900 branches, 16,000 ATMs, and mobile banking, they’re…

Airline: Virgin Australia (VA) Aircraft: Boeing 777 (VH-VOZ) Flight #: VA 1 Route: Sydney (SYD) > Los Angeles (LAX) Date: October 17, 2018 Duration: 13hr 08min Cabin & Layout: “The Business,” 37 seats, 1-2-1 Seat(s): 5A Miles Used: 95,500 Velocity…

Great Card If Don’t Get If AAdvantage MileUp Card — Is It Worth It? The AAdvantage MileUp card is an excellent option for American Airlines flyers who are looking to earn additional miles on their daily purchases without needing to…

Southwest Airlines is the world’s largest low-cost carrier, but it does not have any airline partners. This means the points you earn for its Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program are only redeemable on Southwest flights. So, how fast can you…

United Airlines has one of the most popular frequent flyer programs in the U.S., and there are some great ways to earn United miles for award flights. In fact, the number of ways to earn miles with the United MileagePlus…

There are many websites to book car rentals, and they all offer different rates, specials, terms, and loyalty programs. This post is an in-depth look at Avis, including a breakdown of the Avis Preferred rewards program. You’ll learn what Avis…

Expedia has been around for a while, and we’re sure most of you have used it at least once to search for a flight. But do you really know all that Expedia has to offer? And are you really saving…

Great Card If Don’t Get If Ink Business Cash Card — Is It Worth It? The Ink Business Cash card is well worth it for small business owners with expenses that fall within the 5% and 2% back categories. Keep…

There’s no doubt you know United Airlines (and may have even flown with them before), but are you aware of their different fare types, the ins and outs of their baggage allowances, and all of their extra fees and add-ons?…