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You don't have to book a flight to earn more travel rewards. Dining out, Uber Eats, and other everyday purchases can become opportunities to earn extra points and miles when you stack the right programs. We break down how dining rewards work, how inKind can help you save on meals while still earning your credit card's dining bonus, and a way to buy inKind credit for less through Costco.
If you're looking for Marriott elite status without opening another credit card, CitizenM's paid mycitizenM Plus membership includes instant Bonvoy Gold status and access to its coworking spaces, even when you're not staying there. We also cover a few easy ways to earn more Marriott points by linking Uber and Starbucks accounts. You won't earn a ton of points from these alone, but they're easy to set up and can add up if you're already using Uber and Starbucks.
Flying Blue is offering 10,000 bonus miles on eligible economy flights to Paris or Amsterdam by Aug. 31, while introducing new Light award tickets with lower mileage prices in some cases but more restrictions. We explain what to know before booking, along with a few other ways to turn spending you're already doing into more travel rewards.
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✈️ Essential intel
Beginner’s guide
New to the points game? We break down how to earn miles and book flights and hotels for less so you can travel better without a trust fund. It’s the no-BS starter guide you’ll wish you had sooner.
What are transferable points?
If the term “transferable points” is still foreign to you, check out our guide to how transferable credit card points work, and why flexibility is the holy grail of travel.
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Skip the coffee and tea onboard. That water's coming from a tank that isn't exactly known for the best upkeep.
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