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Harrison joined the AwardWallet team in April 2025. He first discovered a passion for points and miles when he applied for the Delta SkyMiles Gold Card while a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He leveraged his welcome offer for a round-trip flight from North Carolina to Seattle and has been hooked ever since. Harrison graduated from college in 2020, and a year later, he bought a one-way ticket to Italy with his cat, Isabelle.
Since then, he’s visited or lived in more than 30 countries on five continents and is always planning his next trip. As a digital nomad, he’s constantly chasing eternal summer and has managed to avoid winter for several years. When Harrison isn’t travel hacking his way across the globe, he enjoys cooking, learning Spanish, reading, and playing with Isabelle.
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The Ultimate Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage: Earning and Redeeming Miles, Elite Benefits, and More

American Airlines AAdvantage is one of our favorite airline loyalty programs. With many different ways to earn miles, and plenty of ways to redeem them, you should have no issue extracting maximum value from the AAdvantage program. Plus, as you climb up the ranks of elite status, you'll receive a suite of valuable benefits. Here's everything you need to know about the AAdvantage program.

Which Credit Card Should You Use to Pay Airline Award Taxes and Fees? Here are the Top Options.

Picking the right card to pay award taxes and fees could be the difference between being covered for a weather interruption or medical emergency or having to pay out of pocket. Plus, some cards allow you to earn bonus points on your taxes and fees that you can put toward a future flight. Here our picks for which cards to use to pay for award taxes and fees.

Hilton, Marriott, Expedia, Norwegian, Many More: Save Up to $500 or Earn 50k Bonus Points Via Amex Offers

Amex is currently offering a bounty of travel-related Amex Offers! Targeted Amex cardmembers can currently earn up to $500 back or up to 50k bonus points on airlines, hotels, cruises, U.S. gas stations, and tour packages. From Omni Hotels to Expedia and even experiences through Viator, here's a round-up of the top travel-related Amex Offers available now.

Marriott Elites Can Claim Singapore Elite Status, Earn Star Alliance Gold With Just Four Flights

There are plenty of ways to earn elite status with your favorite hotel or airline without meeting a spending requirement or completing a minimum number of nights or flights. In a somewhat unique partnership, you can status match your Marriott Bonvoy elite status to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer — or match in the opposite direction if you have KrisFlyer status. Here's what to know.

Bilt’s New Real-Time Award Search Makes Comparing Redemptions Easier

Bilt just added an award flight search feature to the Bilt travel portal. When you search for a flight, you'll now be able to view the revenue fare, how many Bilt points you'd need to book through the portal, and how many points you'd need to transfer to an airline partner. As of now, this is available for British Airways and Iberia award flights, but it will hopefully roll out to more partners in 2026. Here's what to know.

Best Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Status And How To Get It (Even Without Stays)

Mid-tier hotel elite status grants perks like free breakfast, room upgrades, bonus points, and more — making it a sweet spot in many hotel loyalty programs. Best of all, many programs offer shortcuts to getting mid-tier elite status through credit card perks and tie-ins with other loyalty programs. Here are our favorite mid-tier hotel elite statuses and how to get them.