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Building a Spring Break Trip with the Chase 40% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic
Through February 28th, Chase is offering a 40% bonus on Ultimate Rewards points transferred to Virgin Atlantic. While…
Get Easy, ~1 Year Southwest Companion Pass with New Credit Card Offers
Fresh on the heels of 2 different short-term Companion Pass offers for this summer and fall, there are…
The Problem with Chase Sapphire Exclusive Tables that Could Cost You $150
Back in December, Chase leveled up the very meager list of restaurants eligible for the twice annual $150…
The Harsh Reality of Bilt 2.0 Points Earning on Housing Payments
No topic in the world of miles and points has garnered more attention or gnashing of teeth in…
Surprising Math on the New Bilt 2.0 Points Earning Options: Which is Most Rewarding?
The launch and then quick pivot of the Bilt 2.0 program certainly drew the attention of the miles…
Looking Back: My Top Posts of 2025
Now that the calendar has flipped to 2026, and as I approach my 1-year anniversary on BoardingArea, I…
Using the Chase Sapphire Reserve Dining Credit was Easier than Expected
When Chase increased the annual fee of the Sapphire Reserve to $795 over the summer, I was on…
What Would Your Favorite Airline Look Like with a Credit Card Inspired Design?
Maybe it was a post-Thanksgiving food coma, but I had a strange idea this weekend: Since airlines love…
I Was About to Cancel My Southwest Business Card — Here’s How I Made the Most of It First
In the wake of all of the changes Southwest rolled out earlier this year, I knew I was…
One Card, One Trip: Mexico All-Inclusive
In this series I explore real-world examples of just how much you can travel with the points of…