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Thoughts on Hyatt’s “Thoughtfully” Nerfed Award Chart
Last week Hyatt announced a “thoughtful update” to the World of Hyatt award chart along with some other…
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…
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…
How to Change Your Southwest Companion Online in 2 Minutes
One of the perks of the Southwest Companion Pass is that you are allowed to change your designated…
Southwest Assigned Seating at Time of Booking Starts Next Week: What You Need to Know
We’ve known for some time that Southwest was moving to assigned seats, what those seating options will look…
Review: Hyatt Vacation Club Pinon Pointe
In my first ever post in the One Card, One Trip series, I wrote about visiting Sedona, Arizona…
Airline Miles Made Our Bucket List Experience Possible
I had a great opportunity last weekend that was only made possible with airline miles. My daughter and…
Business Class to Europe with Four People: Tools I Used to Find and Book the Award Flights
International business class flights are one of the best ways to redeem points for travel. While it certainly…
My First Ever Points Redemption
A common focus in the miles and points world is extracting maximum value for our points, often comparing…
Personal Story: Points Saved the Day
I wanted to share a personal story from this week, not because the ability to leverage miles and…