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Expiring Airline Credit? Here's How To Extend It!

Expiring Airline Credit? Here's How To Extend It!

Airline credits are often provided to passengers as compensation for flight cancellations, delays, or as part of travel vouchers. They serve as a form of currency that can be used towards the purchase of future flights. However, one important aspect to be aware of when it comes to airline credits..

Review: Capital One Lounge Dallas Fort-Worth (DFW)

Review: Capital One Lounge Dallas Fort-Worth (DFW)

There was so much hype when Capital One announced its entry into the premium travel card space with the launch of the Venture X (review) credit card. Along with the announcement came Capital One's ambitious plan to take on Amex and Chase with rolling out its own airport lounge network...

Review: Amex Centurion Lounge San Francisco (SFO) - 2023 Expansion

Review: Amex Centurion Lounge San Francisco (SFO) - 2023 Expansion

As one of the earliest Centurion Lounges, the SFO location was in dire need for expansion. After closing for several months in late 2022, the newly renovated lounge reopened in January 2023. Luckily, I had a flight planned in the same month, so was able to check it out. Most..

Easily Search Award Space With BILT!

Easily Search Award Space With BILT!

So, you've earned a bunch of points...but now the real headache is how to use it effectively. Enter BILT. It's been just over a year since I signed up for BILT, the first credit card to let you earn points on your rent (and HOA!) with no fees! Although..

Chime Secured Credit Card: Great Way To Build Credit?

Chime Secured Credit Card: Great Way To Build Credit?

One of the biggest painpoints is getting approved for your first credit card with limited or no credit history. This is particularly challenging for newcomers / international students in the US. It then becomes a bit of a chicken or the egg situation, where without credit history, you cannot get a..

Review: Courtyard by Marriott Taipei (台北六福萬怡酒店)

Review: Courtyard by Marriott Taipei (台北六福萬怡酒店)

Back in 2019, I had the chance to stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Taipei hotel (台北六福萬怡酒店) during my quick trip to Taipei from Taichung to visit some friends. The contemporary glass fronted hotel was built in 2015 and has 465 rooms across 20 floors (F11-30). Not to be confused..

Review: Grand Hyatt at SFO

Review: Grand Hyatt at SFO

In February 2022, I stayed at The Grand Hyatt at SFO located right on the SFO airport premises with my parents. It was one of the nicest airport hotels I've experienced and a true heaven for aviation enthusiasts! Opened in 2019, the hotel features 351 rooms, including 22 suites. The..