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JT is AwardWallet’s Editor-In-Chief. JT originally joined the AwardWallet team in early 2020 as a freelance editor and writer, but he has been part of the points and miles ecosystem since 2014. Looking for a way to reduce the cost of a trip to China, he found he could sign up for just one credit card to get enough miles to fly round-trip for almost nothing out-of-pocket.

That experience prompted him to dive headfirst into the world of airline, hotel, and credit card points and miles. After working for a decade as a tax accountant, JT focused his analytical skills on writing about points, miles, and credit cards. He started contributing at The Points Guy in 2015 and published over 2,000 articles on the site before moving to AwardWallet in early 2020.

In June 2017, JT and his wife Katie sold or donated nearly all of their possessions to become digital nomads, proving firsthand how points, miles, and credit card rewards can drastically reduce the cost of travel. JT has logged over 2.1 million miles on 112 airlines, visited 83 countries, and maintains elite status with 6 airlines (including British Airways Silver, Turkish Elite, Asiana Diamond) and 5 hotel loyalty programs (including IHG Diamond Elite, Hilton Diamond, and Marriott Titanium Elite)

Live Now: Book Exclusive United Airlines Behind-the-Scenes Experiences from 30k MileagePlus Miles

United continues to offer United MileagePlus cardholders unique experiences to go behind the scenes at United hubs, the Houston Space Center, and more. Two new packages are available now for cardholders to redeem miles on — a behind-the-scenes look at the airline's flight training center in Denver, a VIP tour of the Houston Space Center, and more.

Earn 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles Through a Bask Bank New Account Offer

Bask is currently offering 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account and meet deposit requirements. You'll need to open your new account before November 30, 2025 to take advantage. Don't miss the chance to earn miles that can take you to over 1,000 destinations and travel in some of the best business- and first-class products in the skies.

Top Credit Card Offers for September 2025 — 14 Offers Worth Over $1,500!

Each month, the AwardWallet editorial team assembles the top credit card offers that are currently available. The welcome offer — adjusted for how much the points are worth — gets the most weight. However, we consider each card's long-term value, application restrictions, and take into account how much spending is required to capture the full bonus. Here are our top rewards card offers for September 2025 and why each made the list.

How to Fly Delta One Lie-Flat Seats on Domestic Routes in September 2025

Delta mostly uses its internationally-configured aircraft, well, on international flights. However, during September 2025, Delta has scheduled widebody aircraft with lay-flat business class seats on 1,447 domestic U.S. flights. That's an average of around 48 flights a day! In this article, we list out (and map) all 44 routes and the exact flights where you'll find these aircraft flying within the U.S. Plus, we'll show you the best ways to book these flights with points and miles.

Top Ways to Redeem Capital One Venture Miles for Travel Within the U.S., to the Caribbean, and More

The Capital One Venture is offering new cardholders the chance to earn 75,000 bonus miles. The miles alone are worth a minimum $750 toward travel purchases. But if you know how to use Capital One's :cap1_partners_air: airline partners, you can unlock far more savings with the same number of miles. Here’s our guide to the best redemptions for flights within North America — including Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points for as Little as 0.89¢ Each With This New Up-To-40% Bonus Promotion

Marriott Bonvoy is offering its members the chance to buy points with a 40% bonus. This bonus drops the effective cost-per-point down to as low as 0.89¢ per point. That opens the door to stays at the most lavish Marriott properties at a fraction of the cost or the chane to mint airline miles for as little as 1.79¢ per mile. Here's when this promotion could make sense.

Chase Launches New 100% Transfer Bonus to IHG One Rewards — But Is It Worth It?

Now through September 4, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG One Rewards and receive 100% bonus points. But, you're going to want to do the math before considering a transfer because it may be worth booking through the Chase Travel℠ portal instead. Here are some considerations on how to use your Ultimate Rewards points toward IHG stays for even more value.

Got American Airlines Elite Status? Here’s How to Register for Complimentary World of Hyatt Status

Hyatt and American Airlines launched a new round of elite-status fast track match-challenges. This time around, AAdvantage elites members have the opportunity to match to get elite status in the World of Hyatt program. Then, you can challenge to keep that status through February 2027 by completing qualifying activities. However, you'll need to register by October 31, 2025 to take advantage of this year's offer.

15 Travel-Related Chase Offers: Up to $75 Back at Renaissance Hotels, Hyatt, Southwest Airlines, Turo, Airalo, Viator, And More

Chase is currently offering a slew of travel-related Chase Offers — offering potentially hundreds of dollars back on lodging, flights, and rental cars. Specific Chase Offers include saving on Marriott, IHG, Hyatt, Turo, Airalo, Viator, and more. Here's a roundup of all travel-related Chase Offers you might be targeted for.

15% Transfer Bonus From Capital One to LifeMiles. Book United Flights From 6.6k Capital One Miles!

Capital One just launched a new 15% transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles, running now through August 31, 2025. Here's a look at how you can get 15% more LifeMiles when transferring from Capital One miles — and the fantastic sweet spots you can book for a lot less. Here's how to book United flights from 6.6k Capital One miles or business class awards to Europe for under 48k Capital One miles!