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Tyler first joined the AwardWallet team in July 2023 as a freelance writer before joining the team full-time as of December 2023. He was first truly captivated by points and miles in 2019 while a student at NC State University, as they allowed him to chase his travel ambition while on a college budget.

When he’s not working or spending time with family, you can find Tyler surfing, planning another trip, or scheming his future ascent up Aconcagua in Mendoza, Argentina.

Get a Year of I Prefer Titanium Status for Free With This Promo Code

Get a Year of I Prefer Titanium Status for Free With This Promo Code
Tyler GlattSkye Class
by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class
June 26, 2024
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We've asked before if you should care about I Prefer Hotel Rewards — the loyalty program of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts hospitality group. In short: Although the program is somewhat niche, it's worth knowing about if you like upscale properties. Now, with a new elite status offer that anyone can use, there's an extra incentive to give the program a look. Here's how to enjoy I Prefer Titanium status for a year — for free.

Score 30 Nights of Hotel Rooms for Just $499 Through Wyndham’s New Ultimate Hotel Pass

Score 30 Nights of Hotel Rooms for Just $499 Through Wyndham’s New Ultimate Hotel Pass
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
July 5, 2024
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You can unlock a month's worth of hotel stays for just over $16 per night. For a rate that good, you might assume there's a catch — and there is. The key to "unlocking" this incredible deal is to pre-register for Wyndham Rewards' new Ultimate Hotel Pass. With a bit of luck, you can secure one of just 25 minted passes. Here's what you need to know about the Wyndham Ultimate Hotel Pass and how to pre-register.

Choice Privileges Devalues Program, Pricing Nights Higher Than Ever Before

Choice Privileges Devalues Program, Pricing Nights Higher Than Ever Before
Tyler GlattJT Genter
by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter
June 20, 2024
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The Choice Privileges program became a little less valuable today — or whenever it began ignoring its stated points cap on award nights. Choice seems to have devalued its program without notice. Consequently, prices for a free night have already begun creeping upwards. Here's what you need to know about the Choice Privileges devaluation and why this one stings a little more than most.

Korean Air and Marriott Bonvoy Partnership Ending — Including Points Transfers

Korean Air and Marriott Bonvoy Partnership Ending — Including Points Transfers
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
June 13, 2024
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Korean Air is notorious for making its SKYPASS miles difficult to earn. Outside of a few co-branded credit cards, flying SkyTeam carriers, or converting Marriott Bonvoy points to SKYPASS miles, there aren't many meaningful ways to fill your account. And on June 17, 2024, it won't get any easier. Korean Air is tightening the screws by removing one of the aforementioned earning options. Here's what you need to know.

Brand-New Capital One Lounge Coming to New York’s JFK Airport

Brand-New Capital One Lounge Coming to New York’s JFK Airport
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
June 11, 2024
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The lounge game has been heating up for a while. Issuers with premium rewards card products are carving out space in airports seemingly left and right. Capital One is just the latest to announce a new offering, with its newest outpost coming to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport at some point in the future. Here's everything we know so far about JFK's Capital One Lounge, including what you can expect when you walk through the doors.

Complete Guide to Capital One Rewards Miles: Earning and Redeeming Like a Pro

Complete Guide to Capital One Rewards Miles: Earning and Redeeming Like a Pro
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
June 7, 2024
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There are several reasons to consider collecting Capital One Rewards Miles. But if we had to give you the main reason to join the Capital One ecosystem or expand your presence in it, here you go: Capital One miles are the most valuable transferable rewards currency you can earn. In this post, we'll cover the ins and outs of Capital One miles — how to earn and redeem — so you can get the most out of your rewards.

High Swipe Fees Force eBay To Cut Ties With American Express — What It Means for You

High Swipe Fees Force eBay To Cut Ties With American Express — What It Means for You
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
June 7, 2024
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eBay has had enough — or so it seems based on the e-commerce company's scathing statement issued this morning. The swipe fees it incurs every time you charge an eBay purchase to your American Express credit card are too much to bear, according to the platform. And as a result, eBay is cracking down on what cards you can and can't use to shop its website. Here's what eBay users need to know.

Earn 70,000 Bonus Miles With the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®

Earn 70,000 Bonus Miles With the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
April 8, 2025
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The AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® can provide solid value for the occasional American flyer, with perks like early boarding, a free checked bag, and discounts on inflight purchases. It's also one of the few cards offering a welcome bonus you can earn by making just a single purchase (of any amount) within the first 90 days of card membership. Here's a quick overview of why you should pick up the Aviator Red.

Emirates Drops Economy Award Pricing By Up to 55%, Decreases Mileage Earnings

Emirates Drops Economy Award Pricing By Up to 55%, Decreases Mileage Earnings
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
June 3, 2024
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Emirates just quietly implemented two changes to its Skywards frequent flyer program. Effective June 1, 2024, Emirates trimmed the mileage earning rates for economy and premium economy passengers while simultaneously slashing economy award prices. You can now fly Emirates from US to Europe for 17,500 miles with affordable taxes/fees! Here's what you need to know about the Emirates Skywards changes.

All You Need To Know About the Amex Platinum $200 Airline Fee Credit

All You Need To Know About the Amex Platinum $200 Airline Fee Credit
Ian SnyderTyler Glatt
by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt
May 31, 2024
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The Platinum Card® from American Express 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 Amex Platinum'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.

Hyatt Announces ATONA Brand, Hints It Could Count Towards Brand Explorer

Hyatt Announces ATONA Brand, Hints It Could Count Towards Brand Explorer
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
May 30, 2024
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If you've seen the moves World of Hyatt has been making over the past year — growing and adding properties and collections to its portfolio — yet another addition shouldn't come as a surprise. Over this past weekend, Hyatt announced plans to open three ATONA-branded ryokans in Japan in 2026. Here's what we know about Hyatt's newest brand addition and some insight on whether stays at ATONA properties will count towards the fan-favorite Brand Explorer perk.

Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia Expand Partnership, Earning and Redeeming To Come

Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia Expand Partnership, Earning and Redeeming To Come
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
May 28, 2024
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Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia have had a long-standing commercial partnership. While this may come as a surprise, given that Singapore Airlines is a Star Alliance member and Garuda Indonesia belongs to SkyTeam, this partnership is expanding. In short order, the carriers will expand reciprocal benefits for GarudaMiles and KrisFlyer members and increase capacity between Singapore and Indonesia. Earning and redeeming miles will come soon, as well. Here's what you need to know about this partnership.