Ben Smithson from The Points Guy - Journalist Profile

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1	Ben Smithson The Points Guy Personal trainer. Glasgow, Scotland personal trainingfitness	You can now combine American Airlines and British Airways flights when redeeming Alaska Airlines miles — but should you? - 14 days ago Deal: Singapore Airlines economy flights to Europe for just 17,500 miles, business-class flights for 56,700 miles - 17 days ago How I’m planning my transferable points strategy this year and how you can, too - about 1 month ago Planning your 2025 holiday vacation? Award trips families should book now - about 2 months ago 8 of the most exclusive travel experiences you can book with points and miles - 2 months ago How we chose the best airline loyalty program - 3 months ago Just enough bling: A review of Emirates’ new premium economy on the A380 from Dubai to London - 3 months ago Qualify for elite status before the end of the year: Last-minute domestic flights you can book - 3 months ago Last-minute strategies to earn Marriott Bonvoy elite status - 4 months ago Flexibility is key: Why I (mostly) like the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club changes - 4 months ago Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: How to earn and redeem miles, book partner flights and more - 6 months ago 10 mistakes to avoid when redeeming airline points and miles - 6 months ago You can get 50,000 Aeroplan points back when you redeem for hotel stays, but is it a good deal? - 6 months ago Quick Points: World of Hyatt members don’t pay hotel taxes or fees on award stays - 6 months ago The complete guide to American Express Membership Rewards - 7 months ago Is Singapore Airlines premium economy worth it on the Airbus A350? - 7 months ago How to redeem Capital One’s 75,000 bonus miles welcome offer for maximum value - 7 months ago Can you still book Qatar Airways Qsuite awards with American AAdvantage miles? - 8 months ago Quick Points: Fly with a friend for almost free with the Southwest Companion Pass - 8 months ago Air France-KLM Flying Blue: How to earn and redeem miles, elite status and more - 8 months ago 5 versions of Avios: When to use Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia and Qatar Airways - 9 months ago When does it make sense to transfer Marriott points to airlines? - 9 months ago British Airways Avios: How to earn rewards - 11 months ago Qantas Frequent Flyer launches a new dynamic pricing redemption option, but is it a good deal? - 11 months ago What you need to know about British Airways Executive Club Tier Point changes - 11 months ago Wells Fargo transfer partners: How to use Go Far Rewards points - 11 months ago Credit card transfer partners: Guide to transferring points and miles to airlines and hotels - 11 months ago Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan: How to earn and redeem miles - 11 months ago JetBlue TrueBlue program: Earn and redeem points, transfer partners and more - 12 months ago Aeroplan offers 80% bonus sale: How buying points can save you $1K on business-class tickets - 12 months ago Quick Points: Use Virgin Atlantic’s calendar search feature to easily find Delta award space - 12 months ago Quick Points: Here’s why you shouldn’t end your European trip in the UK - 12 months ago Flights to Europe starting at 15K miles: Check out Flying Blue’s March Promo Rewards - 12 months ago Quick Points: Use Flying Blue’s calendar search tool to find cheaper award tickets - about 1 year ago Get more from your rewards with these transfer bonuses — including a new offer from Avianca LifeMiles and Amex - about 1 year ago A review of Ethiopian Airlines business class on the A350 from London Heathrow to Addis Ababa - about 1 year ago World of Hyatt elite status: What it is and how to earn it - about 1 year ago Your ultimate guide to American Airlines AAdvantage - about 1 year ago Turkish Miles&Smiles: Complete guide to earning and redeeming miles - about 1 year ago Delta Medallion status: What it is and how to earn it - about 1 year 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 - over 1 year ago Major deal alert: How to earn 10,000 points per stay at Best Western Hotels and a $100 gift card - over 1 year ago
2	Kyle Olsen The Points Guy	Deal: Singapore Airlines economy flights to Europe for just 17,500 miles, business-class flights for 56,700 miles - 17 days ago Planning your 2025 holiday vacation? Award trips families should book now - about 2 months ago Qualify for elite status before the end of the year: Last-minute domestic flights you can book - 3 months ago Last-minute strategies to earn Marriott Bonvoy elite status - 4 months ago Quick Points: Fly with a friend for almost free with the Southwest Companion Pass - 8 months ago When does it make sense to transfer Marriott points to airlines? - 9 months ago Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan: How to earn and redeem miles - 11 months ago Quick Points: Use Virgin Atlantic’s calendar search feature to easily find Delta award space - 12 months ago Flights to Europe starting at 15K miles: Check out Flying Blue’s March Promo Rewards - 12 months ago Quick Points: Use Flying Blue’s calendar search tool to find cheaper award tickets - about 1 year ago Get more from your rewards with these transfer bonuses — including a new offer from Avianca LifeMiles and Amex - about 1 year ago
3	Sarah Hostetler The Points Guy	8 of the most exclusive travel experiences you can book with points and miles - 2 months ago
4	Andrew Kunesh The Points Guy	Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: How to earn and redeem miles, book partner flights and more - 6 months ago Air France-KLM Flying Blue: How to earn and redeem miles, elite status and more - 8 months ago 5 versions of Avios: When to use Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia and Qatar Airways - 9 months ago Aeroplan offers 80% bonus sale: How buying points can save you $1K on business-class tickets - 12 months ago Delta Medallion status: What it is and how to earn it - about 1 year ago
5	Nick Ewen The Points Guy	10 mistakes to avoid when redeeming airline points and miles - 6 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 - 11 months ago
7	Benji Stawski The Points Guy	JetBlue TrueBlue program: Earn and redeem points, transfer partners and more - 12 months ago World of Hyatt elite status: What it is and how to earn it - about 1 year 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 - 12 months ago
9	Augusta Stone The Points Guy Writes about credit cards. Former sports reporter. University of Georgia alum. Greenville, South Carolina credit cardstravelsports reporting	Get more from your rewards with these transfer bonuses — including a new offer from Avianca LifeMiles and Amex - about 1 year ago
10	Victoria M. Walker The Points Guy	Your ultimate guide to American Airlines AAdvantage - about 1 year ago