Jarrod first became fascinated with the world of points and miles as the perfect way to visit dream destinations without breaking the bank. On his first major award trip, he spent 3 months traveling through Europe, financed nearly entirely with points; while flying in premium cabins and staying in 5-star hotels along the way.
Now, he is on a mission to help others realize their travel goals and upgrade their travel experiences. Jarrod has been writing about credit cards and travel loyalty programs for 4 years, and his work has been featured by Travel and Leisure, Matador Network, Yahoo Finance, and U.S. News.
He also runs his own travel blog, the Freequent Flyer Blog, where he provides credit card consultations to those who are new to the world of travel rewards.
An active participant in the points and miles community, Jarrod regularly attends conferences to share ideas with fellow travelers. So if you see him at conferences like TravelCon, CardCon, or Frequent Traveler University, be sure to stop and say hello!
As a Northern Kentucky native, Jarrod earned his B.S. in Economics from Northern Kentucky University, but now calls New York City home. Outside of work, he loves trying new restaurants, reading, and cheering on Liverpool F.C.
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Countries Visited: 17
U.S. States Visited: 22
Highest Hotel Status: Hyatt Globalist and Hilton Diamond
Highest Airline Status: Air Canada 50K
Favorite Airline Alliance: Oneworld
Favorite Business Class: International – Delta One on the A350, Domestic – JetBlue Mint
Best Redemption Value: 10 cents per point flying CVG to CDG in Delta One
Favorite Type of Points: American Express Membership Rewards
Top 3 Cards in Wallet: Platinum Card® from American Express, American Express Gold Card, and the World of Hyatt card
