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Ian Snyder Freelance Writer
Distance Traveled in 2026
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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.

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All You Need To Know About the Platinum Card® $200 Airline Fee Credit
All You Need To Know About the Platinum Card® $200 Airline Fee Credit
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The American Express Platinum Card® has a hefty annual fee. That much is for sure. But baked into that annual fee is a lot of value — think hundreds of dollars worth of credits and other perks that can easily offset the steep price tag if you maximize them. One of those perks that helps justify the annual fee is the Platinum Card®'s $200 airline fee credit. Here's what you need to know about the airline fee credit — what it covers and what it doesn't — plus how to get full value from it every year.

Ian SnyderTyler Glatt
Ian Snyder & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byRyan Smith

Your Comprehensive Guide to the Hilton Honors Program
Your Comprehensive Guide to the Hilton Honors Program
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Hilton Honors is an excellent hotel loyalty program, thanks to the ability to quickly rack up points from stays and promotions, a suite of excellent co-branded credit cards, and a solid elite program. In this post, you'll learn how to earn and redeem points for top value, the benefits of getting Hilton's elite status, and some shortcuts on how to get it. Let's look at everything Hilton Honors.

Ian SnyderMark Jackson
Ian Snyder & Mark Jackson

Reviewed byRyan Smith

Wyndham Earner Business Card Review: An Underrated Powerhouse for Gas and Status
Wyndham Earner Business Card Review: An Underrated Powerhouse for Gas and Status
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The Wyndham Rewards® Earner℠ Business Card punches above its weight when you consider how much value it brings to the table. With 15,000 annual bonus points, a 10% discount on award bookings, and an excellent 8X earning rate on gas purchases, it more than justifies its $95 annual fee. Plus, you can get the most out of your points by using them for Vacasa vacation rentals. Learn more in our detailed review.

Ian Snyder
Ian Snyder

Reviewed byRyan Smith

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

Ian Snyder
Ian Snyder
Air France KLM Visa Signature® Credit Card Review: Excellent Welcome Offer + Elite Status Boost
Air France KLM Visa Signature® Credit Card Review: Excellent Welcome Offer + Elite Status Boost
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With a great welcome offer and the ability to help you earn elite status, the Air France KLM Visa Signature® Credit Card 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.

Ian Snyder
Ian Snyder
Delta SkyMiles Dashboard: Newly Improved Medallion Status Tracking
Delta SkyMiles Dashboard: Newly Improved Medallion Status Tracking
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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.

Ian Snyder
Ian Snyder