This article explain the expiration policies of the main US airline and hotel programs and how to keep points and miles alive. It is important that you pay close attention to those points you have stockpiled and be sure to…

American Express is a Travel Freely advertiser. At Travel Freely, our points and miles approach centers on earning high welcome offers - and for good reason. Those welcome offers are the backbone of any solid points and miles strategy for…

You've got points. You're ready to book. And now you're wondering: "Do I book through the portal, or do I transfer these points to an airline?" Good news: there's no wrong answer, and we'll walk you through a simple process…

The United MileagePlus program has changed pretty significantly in recent years, from the introduction of the valuable excursionist perk to the abolition of award charts (which had its pros and cons) and the launch of some refreshed credit cards. The key strength of United miles is…

If you've been stacking up points and waiting for the "perfect" trip, here's our advice: book something now. Your points are losing value the longer they sit untouched, and the experiences they could unlock today might not be available tomorrow.…

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Citi is a partner of Travel Freely.  We’ve simplified things with our “Best Of” rankings, highlighting the best travel rewards credit card offers available right now. Instead of sorting through dozens of cards, you can use our expert picks to…

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Psst… Have you seen our latest points & miles update? Click here to unlock your dream vacation like Peter For many families, a trip to Hawaii feels like a once-in-a-lifetime splurge. Between airfare for multiple people and the cost of…

Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. American Airlines’ AAdvantage® program is one of the most flexible and popular frequent flyer programs in the U.S. Whether you’re planning a quick weekend getaway or a bucket-list trip halfway around the world,…