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Harrison Pierce

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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.
Latest Posts
When and How To Upgrade Paid Airline Tickets With Points and Miles
When and How To Upgrade Paid Airline Tickets With Points and Miles
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One of the best ways to redeem points and miles is for international business-class award tickets. Your points go the furthest this way, and the numbers prove it. Unfortunately, awards in some of the most premium cabins come at...well, a premium. But you also can access business and first class by paying a cash fare and upgrading with miles. And sometimes, it can make a lot of sense. Here's a look at when it does.

Tyler GlattHarrison Pierce
Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Resy Credit Offered on Select Amex Cards Is Getting Harder to Use — Here’s What to Know
The Resy Credit Offered on Select Amex Cards Is Getting Harder to Use — Here’s What to Know
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If you hold several premium credit cards, you know that organizing and maximizing all of your available statement credits can feel like a part-time job. Thanks to the latest update from American Express, that job is about to get a little harder. Effective August 1, 2026, there's an important update to how you use the Resy credit available on select credit cards. Here's what we know so far.

Harrison Pierce
Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Amex Refer a Friend Program: Earn Bonus Points or Cash Back on Card Referrals
Amex Refer a Friend Program: Earn Bonus Points or Cash Back on Card Referrals
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American Express allows Card Members to refer their cards to others in exchange for bonus points, miles, or cash back. While there’s an annual cap on the number of referrals you can send, that limit resets each calendar year. In this post, we’ll break down how Amex referral bonuses work and how to generate personalized links to share with family and friends.

Ian SnyderHarrison Pierce
Ian Snyder & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

British Airways Avios Plus Cash: Which Redemption Option Should You Pick?
British Airways Avios Plus Cash: Which Redemption Option Should You Pick?
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The award price you see at first on British Airways' website isn't necessarily the price you'll have to pay. And depending on the number of Avios in your account — or your appetite for fuel surcharges — that could mean paying more Avios and less cash, or vice versa. Here's all you need to know about which option you should pick from the many Avios plus cash options for your next flight.

Tyler GlattHarrison Pierce
Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Alaska Airlines to Increase Partner Award Booking Fee, Eliminate Earnings on Saver Fares
Alaska Airlines to Increase Partner Award Booking Fee, Eliminate Earnings on Saver Fares
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Alaska Airlines has quietly added some important information across its website, and it's not great news for travelers. Starting July 1, 2026, Alaska will increase the award booking fee on partner-operated flights by 60%. And, perhaps more importantly, you will no longer earn points on saver fares booked after June 11 for travel after August 1, 2026. Here's what you need to know about the latest Alaska Airlines updates.

Harrison Pierce
Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt