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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.

Alaska Airlines Elites To Lose American Airlines Systemwide Upgrade Vouchers

Alaska Airlines Elites To Lose American Airlines Systemwide Upgrade Vouchers
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
April 10, 2024
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Losing a benefit is never fun, even if said benefit is sometimes hard to use. In this instance, the casualty is the international upgrade certificates, or American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades, that Alaska Airlines awards its Mileage Plan MVP Gold 75K and 100K members annually. Starting in 2025, Alaska will sunset this benefit. Here's what Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan elites need to know about this development.

You Shouldn’t Cancel a Credit Card Within Your First Year of Membership. Here’s Why.

You Shouldn’t Cancel a Credit Card Within Your First Year of Membership. Here’s Why.
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
April 8, 2024
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Credit card issuers want your business. And to get it, they'll offer you big welcome bonuses complete with points, miles, or cash back. But what happens when you're ready to move on from your card? Of all the things you could do, you shouldn't cancel your credit card within the first year of membership. Here's why you'd be wise to avoid canceling a credit card less than a year after opening it.

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Experiencing Technical Issues With Singapore Airlines Awards

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Experiencing Technical Issues With Singapore Airlines Awards
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
April 2, 2024
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If you've poked around the Alaska Airlines website and tried to book a Singapore Airlines award recently, you might have noticed a surprising lack of flights. And by that, we mean that flights aren't available — like, at all. Is something changing with the Alaska-Singapore partnership? Or is this a casualty of Alaska's new Mileage Plan award chart rollout? Here's what travelers need to know.

Complete Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage® Loyalty Points

Complete Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage® Loyalty Points
Ryan SmithTyler Glatt
by Ryan Smith and Tyler Glatt
March 10, 2024
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If you're after American Airlines AAdvantage® elite status, you'll need to focus on one thing: Loyalty Points. In this comprehensive guide, we look at the many ways to earn Loyalty Points — what counts and what doesn't — to help you on your way toward AAdvantage elite status. Let's dig into the many ways to earn American Airlines Loyalty Points — and the ways that don't yield any elite status earnings.

The CFPB Ruled on Credit Card Late Fees. Here’s What You Need To Know

The CFPB Ruled on Credit Card Late Fees. Here’s What You Need To Know
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
March 6, 2024
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Paying off your credit card statement on time and in full is an easy way to avoid fees, interest, and a host of other problems. Among those negative impacts are late fees — the penalty card issuers can levy if they don't receive your minimum monthly payment on time. In a ruling handed down by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), there will be some changes to how credit card late fees work. Here's what you need to know.