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Miguel Rueda

Freelance Contributor

Miguel joined the AwardWallet team in 2022 as an editor/content updater. Miguel got into award travel after his first trip to an airport lounge. He began researching the best card to get for airport lounge access and never stopped learning.

He’s earned and redeemed millions of points and miles and enjoys using award travel for bucket-list travel experiences such as running with the bulls in Pamplona, visiting Chernobyl, gorilla trekking in Uganda, and attending the World Cup.

When Miguel is not traveling, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, watching movies, & dining out.

Latest Posts
Last Chance to Buy Lufthansa Miles for as Low as 1.39¢ Each — With Bonus Perks and Lounge Discounts to Boot
Last Chance to Buy Lufthansa Miles for as Low as 1.39¢ Each — With Bonus Perks and Lounge Discounts to Boot
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Lufthansa sells mileage bundles called "Bundle & Go" to its Miles & More program members. A new promotion lets members buy Lufthansa Miles & More miles via these bundles with a 50% bonus, dropping the cost per mile to as little as 1.39¢ each. Should you buy miles bundles before this promotion ends April 6? Let's take a look.

Miguel RuedaAndrew George Bradshaw
Miguel Rueda & Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by JT Genter

Marriott Elite Status Made Easy: Earn up to a 40 Elite Night Credits Boost With Credit Cards
Marriott Elite Status Made Easy: Earn up to a 40 Elite Night Credits Boost With Credit Cards
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One of the more valuable benefits of carrying a Marriott co-branded credit card is that it comes with Elite Night Credits that can boost you to that next status tier faster. Even better, the right credit card pairing can award up to 40 Elite Night Credits! Here's all you need to know about earning Elite Night Credits from Marriott cards.

Miguel RuedaTyler Glatt
Miguel Rueda & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

A Complete Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage® Elite Status
A Complete Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage® Elite Status
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American Airlines AAdvantage elite status can unlock valuable travel perks like seat upgrades, lounge access, free checked bags, and priority boarding. This guide will clearly outline the different AAdvantage status tiers, detail the requirements to achieve each level, and highlight the top benefits you can expect as you climb through the ranks of AA's loyalty program.

Miguel RuedaBrie Bash
Miguel Rueda & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

Best Ways to Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles — From 5K Domestic Deals to First Class Suites
Best Ways to Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles — From 5K Domestic Deals to First Class Suites
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American Airlines offers travelers a number of great opportunities, both domestic and international, to redeem their hard-earned miles. Dynamic pricing presents domestic sweet spot opportunities, while American's region-based global award chart offers endless international sweet spots. Here's a roundup of our favorite AAdvantage® sweet spots currently available.

Brie BashMiguel Rueda
Brie Bash & Miguel Rueda

Reviewed by Allie Johnson