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Andrew joined the AwardWallet team in February 2023. Having a British father and a Greek mother, experiencing different cultures was in his blood since before birth.

Andrew attended the University of Michigan and received a Bachelor of Arts while focusing his studies on Pre-law with the goal of crushing law school. But in the summer of 2010, Andrew took a 3-month backpacking trip around Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, and his life was changed forever.

From that moment forward, Andrew knew that he wanted to live a life of travel. He traveled to 51 countries and lived in 12 of them.

In addition to traveling the world and creating new experiences, Andrew enjoyed playing a game of football or tennis with friends, winning tons of money playing poker, bumbling his way through new languages, supporting Detroit & Michigan sports teams, and helping out with stray dogs in and around Athens.

Unfortunately, Andrew George Bradshaw passed away in March 2025, just days before he was set to move back to Greece to be closer to his family.

Should You Buy American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles With Up to a 35% Discount?

American Airlines just launched a new promotion for buying miles -- letting AAdvantage® members grab miles with up to a 35% discount. The lowest purchase rate you can get through this promotion is 2.45¢ per mile. At this rate, there are a few times when it can make sense to buy American Airlines miles. If you've been looking for an opportunity to grab some American miles, this might be as good of a chance as ever. This promotion has no stated expiration date, so we aren't sure when American will raise (or lower) the cost of their miles. Let's dive into some examples to see if buying miles during this promotion makes sense for you.

When Does It Make Sense to Buy Delta SkyMiles?

If you're an avid AwardWallet reader, you know we keep tabs on all the airline and hotel programs selling their points at a discount. Unfortunately, Delta has yet to offer any promotion to buy miles with a bonus or discount. That begs the question: Can you buy Delta SkyMiles, and if so, is it worth it? In this post, we will break down how to buy Delta SkyMiles and a few other options you have for earning SkyMiles.

From Domestic Hops to Business Class to Europe: Buy Iberia Avios With a 25% Bonus (1.85¢ Each)

Now through August 5, 2024, Iberia Plus loyalty members can buy Avios with a 25% bonus. If maximized, U.S. account holders can buy Avios for as little as 1.85¢ each. Considering the sweet spots offered by the Avios program (like business class to Europe for 34,000 Avios each way or Caribbean awards on AA from 9,000 Avios each way) this could be a great deal for those with a plan.

A Complete History of Airline and Hotel Transfer Bonuses

It's always an exciting prospect when a loyalty program is offering a transfer bonus to one of its many transfer partners. But it's important to have context about past transfer bonuses to understand if the current bonus is worth pursing — or whether it makes sense to hold out for a better one. The best way to know this? By having a complete overview of all the past transfer bonuses between programs. That's why we've put together this complete history of airline and hotel transfer bonuses, helping you make an informed decision that's best for you.

Buy Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles With a 100% Bonus (1.5¢ Per Mile)

Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles just launched a new buy miles offer. Valid until May 9, 2024, Miles & Smiles members can buy up to 99,999 miles during this deal and receive up to 100% bonus miles. If maximized, this promotion can drop the price per mile down to as low as 1.5¢ each. But with Turkish Airlines devaluing its charts and miles earlier this year, does a promotion like this still make sense? Let's dive into the details of this promotion and see a few times you can grab a sweet redemption at a cheaper price than the cash rate.

Get 1.6 Cents Per Citi ThankYou® Point By Transferring to Accor Live Limitless with a 50% Transfer Bonus

Take advantage of this 50% bonus when transferring your Citi ThankYou® points to Accor Live Limitless until May 11, 2024. With Citi and Accor becoming partners back in May, this presents the first opportunity to transfer your Citi ThankYou® points to Accor ALL with a bonus. But does it provide you with good value? We dive into the details to see if it does.

Receive a 15% Discount on Your First Copa Airlines ConnectMiles Purchase

Copa Airlines has launched a promotion for all members making their first ever ConnectMiles purchase. Members can receive a 15% discount on purchases of 1,000–100,000 miles. The cost per mile comes out to 2.55¢ apiece — not exactly the best value. This promotion is indefinite, so as long as you've never made a ConnectMiles purchase with Copa before. Let's check out some of the details of this deal to see if it's worthwhile.

9 Ways To Prevent Credit Card Fraud When Traveling Abroad

Traveling internationally can be one of the greatest experiences of your life — but can also turn into a nightmare in an instance. As we roll into 2024 and an ever-increasing digital age, scammers and hackers are evolving in their abilities to commit credit card fraud. That's why it's important to protect yourself in any way possible. In this article, we dive into 9 different ways to avoid getting scammed during your upcoming travel abroad so you don't encounter the headaches I had from a recent trip.