Ian Snyder Latest Posts

Freelance Writer
Distance Traveled in 2025
Visited in 2025

Ian Snyder has had a passion for award travel ever since entering the miles and points world over a decade ago. He enjoys using them to see places both near and far, whether he’s traveling solo, with friends, or with his kids. Especially well versed in frequent flyer programs, Ian understands their intricacies and often is able to maximize his points using the best award deals.

Ian is closing in on 30 countries visited, which may seem like too few for someone who loves to travel as much as he does. But he also loves life in rural Northern California, and returning home from a trip is its own reward. More than anything, Ian wants to demonstrate that extraordinary travel is possible for the ordinary family. He loves helping his friends and family with their own award travel.

Discover It® Miles Card Review: Great First-Year Value, Not So Great After That

With no annual fee, flat-rate rewards, and flexible redemption options, the Discover it® Miles card is worth a look. The best part: Discover will automatically double all the miles you earn during the first year. While the card doesn't have a traditional welcome bonus, this Discover Match could potentially end up rewarding you immensely. After that first year, though, what's the value in this card? Let's take a closer look.

Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard® Review: Excellent Welcome Offer + Elite Status Boost

With a great welcome offer and the ability to help you earn elite status, the Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard® makes a lot of sense if you regularly travel with Air France and KLM. The card is issued by Bank of America, so it's also one to consider if you've been shut out by Chase 5/24. One of the downsides, though, is that the card is short on airline benefits when compared to some of the competition. Do its other perks make up for it? Here's a closer look.

Delta SkyMiles Dashboard: Newly Improved Medallion Status Tracking

The new Delta SkyMiles dashboard is a much needed improvement to the old My SkyMiles page. This update has been rolled out to both the website and mobile app. You can see a wealth of information all on one page. The best feature is the projection of your upcoming travel into the Medallion status tracker. Gone are the days of manually totaling up your reservations! Here's how to access this useful new tool.