Miguel Rueda Latest Posts

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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

Best Ways to Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles — From 5K Domestic Deals to First Class Suites

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.

How To Track Your Progress Toward a Citi Sign-Up Bonus

One of the costliest mistakes one can make with credit card points is miscalculating the requirements for a new card sign-up bonus. Whether you don't spend enough, miscalculate the initial promotion end date, or assume the credit card fee counted towards the minimum spending threshold, there are many pitfalls to avoid. Thanks to Citi's "New Cardholder Bonus Tracker," it's easy to track your progress.