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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.

Marriott and MGM Unveil Reciprocal Perks and Status Match Details

Mere days after breaking off its partnership with World of Hyatt, MGM Rewards found a new friend: Marriott Bonvoy. The new partnership will include 17 MGM resorts, and Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to book MGM properties via Marriott starting in early 2024 — months later than originally planned. The two brands also teased status matches and other benefits yet to come. Here's what we know about this new partnership so far — and the questions we still have.

Emirates and Azul Expand Partnership; New Opportunities To Earn and Redeem Miles

In 2021, Emirates and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras (or "Azul" for short) inked a codeshare partnership offering connectivity to and from a handful of cities in Brazil. Now, the venture is taking another step forward, and the fruits of it will bear new opportunities for Emirates Skywards and TudoAzul members to earn and redeem miles on flights operated by both carriers. Here's what you need to know about this partnership.

You Can Purchase an NFT To Get Lounge Access, but You Shouldn’t. Here’s Why.

One of the best ways to pre-game a flight is to spend some time in an airport lounge. Conventionally, one can access a lounge by holding the right credit card, enrolling in Priority Pass, holding elite status with an airline, or flying a first- or business-class fare. And now, there's another way. You can access 36 worldwide lounges by purchasing an NFT. Yes, you read that correctly.

Earn Bonus American Express Membership Rewards or Cash Back by Adding Employee Cards

American Express has a nice incentive to add employee cards to your small business credit card account, coming in the form of bonus Membership Rewards points or cash back. Even better, this bonus is easy to earn and lucrative if you can take advantage of it in its entirety. When maximized, it offers up to 75,000 bonus points or $500 cash back. But this offer won't last forever; the enrollment period closes on February 2, 2024. Here's everything you need to know about this American Express offer.

And Another One: Amex Adds ”Family” Language to the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card

Another American Express card has fallen victim to the inclusion of "family" language. This time, it's the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card. According to the updated terms, you may not be eligible to receive the welcome offer on the card if you've previously carried it or the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card. Here's what you should know about the changes to the fine print on the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card as part of this unfortunate trend.