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Cameron is a freelance writer who grew up with a passion for traveling and seeing the world. It was a curiosity in points and miles that led him deep into the hobby. Since 2018, he has traveled the world for less using points, along with his wife and three teenage children. He is a moderator with the Award Travel 101 Facebook community.

Cameron enjoys pickleball, hiking, golfing, and skiing, as well as rooting for Purdue and Cleveland sports teams. His favorite country is Switzerland.

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United Cutting Excursionist Perk, Revamping Upgrades in MileagePlus Shake-Up

United Cutting Excursionist Perk, Revamping Upgrades in MileagePlus Shake-Up
Cameron Laufer
by Cameron Laufer
May 22, 2025
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United Airlines is cutting several MileagePlus perks this summer and fall — including the Excursionist Perk, instant upgrades on full-fare tickets, and the award upgrade chart. If you're a frequent flyer or savvy award traveler, these changes could impact your strategy. Here's a full breakdown of what’s going away, when each change takes effect, and what you can still do to lock in value before the deadlines.

Amex Ending Transfers to Hawaiian Airlines — Here’s Why You Should Transfer Points Before It’s Too Late

Amex Ending Transfers to Hawaiian Airlines — Here’s Why You Should Transfer Points Before It’s Too Late
Cameron Laufer
by Cameron Laufer
May 16, 2025
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American Express is ending transfers to Hawaiian Airlines. This transfer partnership is currently an excellent backdoor way to build your balance of Alaska Mileage Plan miles. So if you are interested in transferring to take advantage of Alaska miles award redemptions, the time to do so is running out. Here's how to transfer Amex points to Hawaiian (and beyond to Alaska) and some top Alaska redemptions to consider before this partnership ends.

Deal Alert: Fly Aer Lingus Business Class to Europe for 45k Alaska Miles (Or Amex Points)

Deal Alert: Fly Aer Lingus Business Class to Europe for 45k Alaska Miles (Or Amex Points)
Cameron Laufer
by Cameron Laufer
May 11, 2025
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If you want to head to Ireland this summer in style without breaking the bank, we've got just the deal for you. Business class seats on Aer Lingus to Dublin, Shannon, and beyond start at just 45,000 Alaska miles per way, a fraction of what many other programs charge for transatlantic premium cabin flights. Here's an overview of this deal, and how you can take advantage of it even if you don't currently have Alaska miles.

How to Maximize Chase Ultimate Rewards Points for Flights Within North America

How to Maximize Chase Ultimate Rewards Points for Flights Within North America
JT GenterCameron Laufer
by JT Genter and Cameron Laufer
May 11, 2025
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Chase Ultimate Rewards points are some of the most valuable points in the rewards ecosystem. U.S. travelers know and love Chase points for their domestic partners (Southwest, United, JetBlue). But you shouldn't overlook Chase's international airline partners when looking for the best deal on domestic flights. Here's a roundup of the cheapest ways to book award flights on Southwest, JetBlue, United, American, Alaska, and Delta using Chase points.

Flying Club vs. Flying Blue: What’s The Best Way to Book Virgin Atlantic Awards to London (and Beyond)

Flying Club vs. Flying Blue: What’s The Best Way to Book Virgin Atlantic Awards to London (and Beyond)
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by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer
May 8, 2025
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Now that Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has lowered the carrier-imposed surcharges on its Saver awards, booking directly with Virgin has become a much more attractive option than booking through Flying Blue. In this guide, we compare booking Virgin flights through Flying Club versus Flying Blue to help you determine which program offers the best value for your miles.

How I’m Combining My Family’s Southwest Flight Credits Before They Begin Expiring Next Month

How I’m Combining My Family’s Southwest Flight Credits Before They Begin Expiring Next Month
Cameron Laufer
by Cameron Laufer
April 9, 2025
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Among the changes coming to the Southwest Rapid Rewards program effective May 28th is that flight credits will expire after just six to 12 months, depending on the fare purchased. Until then, you can still combine existing credits into larger, transferrable ones with no expiration date. Here’s how I’m organizing my family’s Southwest flight credits before the clock runs out.