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Why You Shouldn’t Overlook Transferring American Express Membership Rewards to Hilton Hotels
December 23, 2020
I bet I know exactly what comes into your mind when I ask the question “which hotel program is best for transferring bank points to.” The majority of people would hedge their bet on transferring…
How to Earn Points and Miles by Paying Taxes
December 8, 2020
Let’s face it, nobody likes paying taxes. But we can choose to look at the bright side of things - if you use a credit card to pay your taxes, this is a great opportunity to earn some extra points…
Now Is A Great Time To Plan Future Travel
December 3, 2020
Let’s face it, 2020 has been a pretty crappy year for travel. If you’re like me, you likely had to cancel at least one trip. I have more than five trips that were planned for this year, and even some…
How to Use Positioning Flights
December 1, 2020
Points and miles are a great tool to reduce the cost of a vacation. They cover the cost of your flights and sometimes hotels and offer an opportunity to travel more and pay less.
Which Southwest Card(s) Are Right For You?
November 19, 2020
Banks don’t make it easy to select co-branded airline cards for frequent flyers. Not only do you have multiple airlines, but you also have multiple credit cards associated with the same airline, and…
A Deep Dive into Aeroplan Awards
November 16, 2020
Air Canada’s loyalty program, Aeroplan, has been involved in so much drama in the last few years, any telenovela would be jealous of the twists and the turns. For about 25 years, Aimia Inc. operated…
How to Use the Shopping Portals to Earn Tons of Points and Miles
November 13, 2020
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Or are you just gearing up for the busy holiday season? In any case, read this before you buy anything else and you’ll see your points and miles balances…
Citi Double Whammy: Citi Premier and Citi Double Cash Card
November 12, 2020
There are two major parts of planning your credit card strategy. One part, and the primary focus that many people take, is focusing on sign up bonuses that fit your immediate needs. This is a very…
How to Get Approved for Business Cards
November 10, 2020
You might be wondering why do you need business credit cards? Or maybe you think you can’t qualify for one because you don’t own what most people would perceive as business? There are a lot of…
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card vs. Capital One Venture Credit Card
November 2, 2020
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Capital One Venture Credit Card both have made a few waves in the ocean of rewards credit cards recently. Both earn flexible points, have comparable annual…
A Deep Dive into Avianca LifeMiles
October 30, 2020
Colombian air carrier Avianca might not be on your radar, but its loyalty program, LifeMiles, should be. It’s got pretty solid award redemption rates (when you can find ’em) and no fuel surcharges on…
Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage Routing Rules
October 29, 2020
It’s no lie that there’s some great ways to redeem American Airlines AAdvantage miles.
How to Book Hyatt Stays With Points
October 19, 2020
Hyatt Hotels is a favorite hotel chain among many frequent travelers and points aficionados. World of Hyatt points are easy to earn, the redemption rates are very reasonable and Hyatt’s program is…
Everything You Need To Know About Credit
October 12, 2020
When it comes to earning points and miles, having a foundational understanding of credit is imperative. Unfortunately, many Americans don’t actively keep up with their credit. Most people don’t even…
Traveling During Covid-19
September 30, 2020
The purpose of this post is not to tell you whether or not you should be traveling. Rather, I’d like to share my experience and my impressions of what it’s like to travel right now. I’ll share my…
The Chase 5/24 Rule: Everything You Need To Know
September 28, 2020
There are a few fundamental rules to the success of anyone involved in points and miles. If there’s one that is more important than any other, it is the Chase 5/24 rule. The Chase 5/24 rule is so…
Comparing Chase’s Ink Business Cards: Which One Is Right for You?
September 24, 2020
If we were to start handing out awards here at MileValue, we can officially declare Chase the winner of some of the most exciting updates in the credit card marketplace for September 2020. Between…
Southwest Launches Promotional Companion Pass Offer
September 22, 2020
The infamous 2020 is soon coming to an end (and, if you ask me, its about time!). Although we still aren’t clear what travel is going to look like for 2021 and beyond, now is the time to at least…
How to Book Cheap Domestic Awards – SkyTeam Alliance
September 21, 2020
In this three-part series, we are looking at the basics of the cheapest domestic awards. This encompasses frequent flyer programs spanning all three alliances: Oneworld – British Airways, Iberia, and…
Best Ways to Redeem American Airlines AAdvantage Miles
September 17, 2020
If there’s one major airline program I love having miles with it's the American Airlines AAdvantage program. Knowing the ins-and-outs of the American Airlines AAdvantage program can help you get some…
MileValue Reader Survey
September 11, 2020
As we settle in here at MileValue, we want to take a minute to ask you a few questions in order to better serve you - our readers. In case you missed it, you can learn more about the MileValue…
The Basics of Marriott Bonvoy
September 8, 2020
Today we continue our series on the types of credit card reward programs frequented by travelers.
Why The Chase Sapphire Preferred Is My Next Card
September 3, 2020
When I’m trying to decide what my next credit card is going to be, I consider a lot of factors. What trips do I want to take in the next one to two years? What points do I currently have? What points…
New Chase Freedom Flex℠ Card and Updates to the Chase Freedom Unlimited®
August 31, 2020
New Chase Freedom Flex℠ Card announced as well as updates to the Chase Freedom Unlimited®. Four years after Chase introduced their new premium card Chase Sapphire Reserve®, our word is again abuzz…
10xTravel Acquires MileValue With Exciting Plans for Its Future
August 28, 2020
10xTravel has acquired MileValue and we are absolutely thrilled about it. That’s it. That’s both the headline and the story. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to build upon an…