Ben Smithson from The Points Guy - Journalist Profile

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1	Ben Smithson The Points Guy Personal trainer. Glasgow, Scotland personal trainingfitness	How I’m planning my transferable points strategy this year and how you can, too - 14 days ago Planning your 2025 holiday vacation? Award trips families should book now - 23 days ago 8 of the most exclusive travel experiences you can book with points and miles - about 1 month ago How we chose the best airline loyalty program - about 2 months ago Just enough bling: A review of Emirates’ new premium economy on the A380 from Dubai to London - about 2 months ago Qualify for elite status before the end of the year: Last-minute domestic flights you can book - about 2 months ago Last-minute strategies to earn Marriott Bonvoy elite status - 3 months ago Flexibility is key: Why I (mostly) like the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club changes - 3 months ago Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: How to earn and redeem miles, book partner flights and more - 5 months ago 10 mistakes to avoid when redeeming airline points and miles - 5 months ago You can get 50,000 Aeroplan points back when you redeem for hotel stays, but is it a good deal? - 5 months ago Quick Points: World of Hyatt members don’t pay hotel taxes or fees on award stays - 5 months ago The complete guide to American Express Membership Rewards - 6 months ago Is Singapore Airlines premium economy worth it on the Airbus A350? - 6 months ago How to redeem Capital One’s 75,000 bonus miles welcome offer for maximum value - 6 months ago Can you still book Qatar Airways Qsuite awards with American AAdvantage miles? - 7 months ago Quick Points: Fly with a friend for almost free with the Southwest Companion Pass - 7 months ago Air France-KLM Flying Blue: How to earn and redeem miles, elite status and more - 7 months ago 5 versions of Avios: When to use Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia and Qatar Airways - 8 months ago When does it make sense to transfer Marriott points to airlines? - 8 months ago British Airways Avios: How to earn rewards - 10 months ago Qantas Frequent Flyer launches a new dynamic pricing redemption option, but is it a good deal? - 10 months ago What you need to know about British Airways Executive Club Tier Point changes - 10 months ago Wells Fargo transfer partners: How to use Go Far Rewards points - 10 months ago Credit card transfer partners: Guide to transferring points and miles to airlines and hotels - 10 months ago Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan: How to earn and redeem miles - 10 months ago JetBlue TrueBlue program: Earn and redeem points, transfer partners and more - 10 months ago Aeroplan offers 80% bonus sale: How buying points can save you $1K on business-class tickets - 11 months ago Quick Points: Use Virgin Atlantic’s calendar search feature to easily find Delta award space - 11 months ago Quick Points: Here’s why you shouldn’t end your European trip in the UK - 11 months ago Flights to Europe starting at 15K miles: Check out Flying Blue’s March Promo Rewards - 11 months ago Quick Points: Use Flying Blue’s calendar search tool to find cheaper award tickets - 11 months ago Get more from your rewards with these transfer bonuses — including a new offer from Avianca LifeMiles and Amex - 11 months ago A review of Ethiopian Airlines business class on the A350 from London Heathrow to Addis Ababa - 11 months ago World of Hyatt elite status: What it is and how to earn it - 11 months ago Your ultimate guide to American Airlines AAdvantage - 11 months ago Turkish Miles&Smiles: Complete guide to earning and redeeming miles - 12 months ago Delta Medallion status: What it is and how to earn it - 12 months ago How to redeem Aeroplan points for maximum value - about 1 year ago Virgin Atlantic is offering 20% off redemptions for most destinations in all cabins - about 1 year ago Want cheap economy award flights to Europe next summer? Focus on these programs - about 1 year ago Do hotel stays on Dec. 31 count toward earning status for this year or next? - about 1 year ago A review of ITA Airways business class on the A330neo from Rome - about 1 year ago TPG staffers stacked offers to save big on holiday shopping — here’s how you can, too - about 1 year ago What are points and miles worth? TPG’s December 2023 monthly valuations - about 1 year ago Secure a better seat! The ultimate guide to getting upgraded on Delta flights - about 1 year ago Quick Points: Earn airline miles on your Airbnb and Vrbo stays - about 1 year ago Major deal alert: How to earn 10,000 points per stay at Best Western Hotels and a $100 gift card - about 1 year ago The ultimate guide to Etihad Airways partners: How to earn and redeem Etihad Guest miles - about 1 year ago
2	Kyle Olsen The Points Guy	Planning your 2025 holiday vacation? Award trips families should book now - 23 days ago Qualify for elite status before the end of the year: Last-minute domestic flights you can book - about 2 months ago Last-minute strategies to earn Marriott Bonvoy elite status - 3 months ago Quick Points: Fly with a friend for almost free with the Southwest Companion Pass - 7 months ago When does it make sense to transfer Marriott points to airlines? - 8 months ago Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan: How to earn and redeem miles - 10 months ago Quick Points: Use Virgin Atlantic’s calendar search feature to easily find Delta award space - 11 months ago Flights to Europe starting at 15K miles: Check out Flying Blue’s March Promo Rewards - 11 months ago Quick Points: Use Flying Blue’s calendar search tool to find cheaper award tickets - 11 months ago Get more from your rewards with these transfer bonuses — including a new offer from Avianca LifeMiles and Amex - 11 months ago
3	Sarah Hostetler The Points Guy	8 of the most exclusive travel experiences you can book with points and miles - about 1 month ago
4	Andrew Kunesh The Points Guy	Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: How to earn and redeem miles, book partner flights and more - 5 months ago Air France-KLM Flying Blue: How to earn and redeem miles, elite status and more - 7 months ago 5 versions of Avios: When to use Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia and Qatar Airways - 8 months ago Aeroplan offers 80% bonus sale: How buying points can save you $1K on business-class tickets - 11 months ago Delta Medallion status: What it is and how to earn it - 12 months ago The ultimate guide to Etihad Airways partners: How to earn and redeem Etihad Guest miles - about 1 year ago
5	Nick Ewen The Points Guy	10 mistakes to avoid when redeeming airline points and miles - 5 months ago What are points and miles worth? TPG’s December 2023 monthly valuations - about 1 year ago
6	Christina Ly The Points Guy	Credit card transfer partners: Guide to transferring points and miles to airlines and hotels - 10 months ago
7	Benji Stawski The Points Guy	JetBlue TrueBlue program: Earn and redeem points, transfer partners and more - 10 months ago World of Hyatt elite status: What it is and how to earn it - 11 months ago How to redeem Aeroplan points for maximum value - about 1 year ago Do hotel stays on Dec. 31 count toward earning status for this year or next? - about 1 year ago
8	Matt Moffitt The Points Guy	Quick Points: Here’s why you shouldn’t end your European trip in the UK - 11 months ago
9	Augusta Stone The Points Guy	Get more from your rewards with these transfer bonuses — including a new offer from Avianca LifeMiles and Amex - 11 months ago
10	Victoria M. Walker The Points Guy	Your ultimate guide to American Airlines AAdvantage - 11 months ago