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Shawn Gallagher

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Shawn Gallagher grew up in Tokyo, Japan, in an international family and made frequent trips across the Pacific to visit relatives on the U.S. East Coast. Those early experiences sparked a passion for air travel, and he made his first award redemption on a JAL Business Class flight via AAdvantage when he was 18.

Since then, he has continued to leverage points and miles to connect with family and friends around the world. He enjoys planning his next trips, in addition to analyzing the airline and travel industry and sharing his insights.

Latest Posts
Marriott Lifetime Elite Status: What You Need To Earn It and the Perks It Yields
Marriott Lifetime Elite Status: What You Need To Earn It and the Perks It Yields
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Marriott is one of several hotel loyalty programs that offers lifetime elite status, rewarding its loyal members after years of faithfully staying at its hotels. Lifetime elite members enjoy various benefits depending on which lifetime status level they have achieved. In this guide, we also highlight a way you can slowly progress toward Marriott lifetime status even if you don't stay with the chain frequently.

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Ian Snyder & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Toni Southam

IHG Milestone Rewards: How To Earn Suite Upgrades, Lounge Access, Food & Beverage Credits, and More
IHG Milestone Rewards: How To Earn Suite Upgrades, Lounge Access, Food & Beverage Credits, and More
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IHG Milestone Rewards provide additional benefits to frequent guests of IHG hotels. You can earn rewards for every 10 nights stayed each calendar year, starting at 20 nights. The benefits range from bonus points, to food and beverage rewards, to confirmable suite upgrades. At two specific levels, you'll also have the option to select an annual lounge membership. IHG Milestone Rewards can offer excellent value to members, depending on how you use them.

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Shawn Gallagher & Ian Snyder

Reviewed by JT Genter

34 Airline Award Ticket Cancellation Rules: Which Airlines Let You Get Your Miles Back — And the Fees for Each
34 Airline Award Ticket Cancellation Rules: Which Airlines Let You Get Your Miles Back — And the Fees for Each
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It’s often necessary to book award flights months in advance to secure your seat. With such a long period between the date you book and the date you fly, it’s easy for your plans to change. In case you need to adjust your ticket, here's a list of award ticket change and cancellation policies and the fees you can expect to pay.

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Shawn Gallagher & Ian Snyder

Reviewed by JT Genter

AAdvantage® MileUp Card Review: A Mediocre Option for Earning AA Miles With No Annual Fee
AAdvantage® MileUp Card Review: A Mediocre Option for Earning AA Miles With No Annual Fee
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The American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp® Card is an okay option with no annual fee and a few benefits. It earns 2X on AA purchases and at grocery stores. If you're trying to earn AA miles in as many ways as possible, then you might consider adding this card to your collection. Otherwise, there are better options for benefits. However, for those wanting to earn miles with no annual fee, you might be interested.

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Jenna Hansen & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by JT Genter

Boost Your Dining and Entertainment Earnings With the Capital One Savor
Boost Your Dining and Entertainment Earnings With the Capital One Savor
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The Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card gives cards from other issuers some serious competition. The key to the Capital One Savor Cash is its unlimited 3% cash back on groceries, dining, entertainment, and popular streaming services. Beyond its other features, the entertainment category is much broader than you'd expect. Here's what to know.

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Shawn Gallagher & Ajay Jain

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Capital One Venture vs. Citi Strata Premier: Which $95 Travel Card Is Better for You?
Capital One Venture vs. Citi Strata Premier: Which $95 Travel Card Is Better for You?
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The Citi Strata Premier® Card and Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card both feature top-tier welcome offers, valuable bonus categories, and give cardholders the opportunity to extract plenty of value when redeeming rewards for travel. But which one is better for your wallet? We put them side by side to help you make an informed decision.

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Jenna Hansen & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Toni Southam

The Best Points and Miles for Flights to Australia and New Zealand
The Best Points and Miles for Flights to Australia and New Zealand
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Flying to the South Pacific using points and miles can be one of the most difficult challenges a points and miles enthusiast can encounter. There is a limited selection of flights operated by a limited number of airlines, and it takes a long time to get there. However, there are still sweet spot redemptions out there, especially if you book in advance or at the last minute.

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Ajay Jain & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Toni Southam