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Visa Cardholders: Claim up to a 5GB Free eSIM via Gigsky — Or Perpetual Free eSIMs with the Right Card
Visa Cardholders: Claim up to a 5GB Free eSIM via Gigsky — Or Perpetual Free eSIMs with the Right Card
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Staying connected while traveling has become essential for most travelers. And eSIMs are a savvy way to stay connected without paying $10 a day for international roaming. To entice you to try out its service, Gigsky has partnered with Visa to offer cardholders up to 5GB free. Certain cardholders even get a free plan each month! Here's how to check your eligibility and claim your free plan.

JT Genter
JT Genter
How To Transfer Avios Between British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Qatar, Finnair, Loganair & Vueling Accounts
How To Transfer Avios Between British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Qatar, Finnair, Loganair & Vueling Accounts
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You can now transfer Avios for free between all seven participating airlines: British Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Finnair, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and Loganair. This flexibility adds a significant amount of value to all the programs. Not only can you use it to consolidate small balances into one account, but you can also transfer Avios into the account that will give you the best value for a specific award. Here's how.

Sam HelmyHarrison Pierce
Sam Helmy & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Access Oneworld Lounges: Rules, Exceptions, and Membership Options
How to Access Oneworld Lounges: Rules, Exceptions, and Membership Options
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Airport lounge access is truly a game-changer for frequent flyers. From hot meals to private shower suites, lounges are a great way to pass the time before your next flight. Like other major global airline alliances, Oneworld grants select frequent flyers with elite status and those traveling in premium cabins access to a network of lounges across the globe. In this post, we'll outline the three types of Oneworld lounges and how to access them.

Max ProsperiHarrison Pierce
Max Prosperi & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 First Class Review: 5 Highlights From My Short-Haul Flight
Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 First Class Review: 5 Highlights From My Short-Haul Flight
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Qatar Airways is best known for its Qsuite business class on long-haul flights. But in my opinion, its short-haul business class product — which it often sells as "first class" — can be just as impressive. And first class accurately describes the experience I had on a Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 flight between Doha and Riyadh. It was just that good. Here are five highlights from this short flight.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt
Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts: How to Unlock Elite-Like Perks at 1,600+ Luxury Properties
Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts: How to Unlock Elite-Like Perks at 1,600+ Luxury Properties
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Back before every credit card issuer had a hotel program, there was the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program. This collection offers luxury benefits on your hotel stays, and it's only accessible to those with American Express' premium cards. But are these bookings worth it? We look at the positives and negatives to help you decide.

Ashley OnadeleBen Nickel-D'Andrea
Ashley Onadele & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Building Healthy Credit: A Beginner’s Guide to Credit Scores — And How Credit Cards Impact Your Score
Building Healthy Credit: A Beginner’s Guide to Credit Scores — And How Credit Cards Impact Your Score
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Your credit is one of the most important assets that you have. Good credit makes it easier to borrow money and get approved for the best rewards credit cards. It also gives you access to the lowest interest rates on loans, which can save you many thousands of dollars over your lifetime. If you love travel rewards, knowing how to keep your credit in great shape while you pursue points is essential. Here's our complete guide to doing it right.

Dan MillerMark Jackson
Dan Miller & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Amex Now Shows Centurion Lounge Wait Times — Plus How to Use the Digital Waitlist to Skip the Line
Amex Now Shows Centurion Lounge Wait Times — Plus How to Use the Digital Waitlist to Skip the Line
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Amex Centurion Lounges are synonymous with luxury and exclusivity, but in today's day and age, you can expect some overcrowding and long wait times. In response, American Express has introduced digital waitlists through the Amex app — allowing travelers to queue up virtually instead of standing in line. Here's how to join the waitlist.

Lauren WynnBen Nickel-D'Andrea
Lauren Wynn & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter

Delta Digital ID Lets You Breeze Through Security Without Showing ID — Here’s How It Works
Delta Digital ID Lets You Breeze Through Security Without Showing ID — Here’s How It Works
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Delta Digital ID offers a hands-free experience when checking bags and going through the security checkpoint. At the airport, you'll look into a camera that will send your biographic information to a facial biometric matching service. This information is used to verify your identity, so you can keep your paper boarding pass and government-issued ID in your pocket. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce
Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

14 Exciting Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) Properties Bookable With Hilton Honors Points
14 Exciting Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) Properties Bookable With Hilton Honors Points
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Hilton's integration of SLH properties into its own portfolio provides members incredible opportunities. Of the 400 or so hotels now eligible for award stays, several make for excellent uses of points and free night certificates. Here are 14 bespoke properties that stand out based on location, level of luxury, or redemption value — or all three!

Ross DenkinCameron Laufer
Ross Denkin & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter