Andrew Kunesh, The Points Guy

Andrew Kunesh

The Points Guy

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Past articles by Andrew:

Looking back: How my points and miles strategy has changed over the years

This is how one travel journalist has changed his points and miles strategy over the years, from how he earns to how he redeems points and miles. → Read More

Benefits galore: Why the Delta Reserve Amex is my favorite cobranded credit card

Here's why one travel journalist keeps the Delta Reserve card in his wallet, even despite its high annual fee. → Read More

How to use and maximize Delta's TakeOff 15 feature to save on Delta award tickets

Delta cobranded credit card holders can now save 15% on all award tickets. Here's everything you need to know about using the benefit. → Read More

Reminder: Big changes to who can access Delta Sky Clubs start Thursday

Starting Feb. 2, it will be harder to access the Delta Sky Club. Here's everything you need to know about these changes. → Read More

Singapore KrisFlyer: Ultimate guide to earning, redeeming and elite status

A walkthrough of everything you need to know about the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer loyalty program, including how to earn and redeem miles. → Read More

Low-cost awards to Europe: This month’s Flying Blue Promo Rewards

Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France and KLM, runs a monthly promotion with significant discounts on award flights. Here are this month's deals. → Read More

Chasing Diamond: Why I flew to South Africa for 3 days to requalify for Delta elite status

Here's why one travel journalist flew to South Africa for three days to earn Delta elite status. → Read More

The ultimate guide to earning and redeeming with Air France-KLM Flying Blue

Flying Blue is the joint loyalty program of Air France and KLM. It has some interesting earning and redemption options; here's an inside look at the program. → Read More

Use these Amex Offers to save up to $60 on your next Delta flight

With this recent American Express offer, you can earn $50 or $60 as a statement credit after booking a qualifying Delta purchase. → Read More

Today only: Save up to 50% on United award flights to Asia, Australia and Europe

United is offering a Cyber Week sale on award tickets to Asia, Australia and Europe. Here's everything you need to know. → Read More

Rent Day is back: Earn double Bilt Rewards points Nov. 25 to Dec. 1; get a 100% bonus on IHG transfers on Dec. 1

Check out Bilt's new deals to maximize Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases. → Read More

5 ways to redeem 44 million American Express Membership Rewards points ... that aren't at Rite Aid

Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy recently showed off his Amex points balance. Here are a few ways he can spend them. → Read More

Save on holiday travel: Earn up to 15% back on hotels and rental cars with TopCashBack

TopCashBack is offering increased cash back earnings on travel. Here's what you need to know. → Read More

Audit your mileage run: How Delta's miscalculation almost cost me Diamond Medallion status

I almost lost Delta Diamond Medallion elite status due to an error in Delta's system. Here's how I fixed it. → Read More

Devaluation: Radisson Rewards makes huge changes to its program, moves to dynamic pricing

New changes to the international Radisson Rewards program are now in effect. → Read More

Register now: Hyatt reintroduces Bonus Journeys, earn double elite night credit on all-inclusive stays

Hyatt is back with a new double points and elite night promotion. Here's everything you need to know. → Read More

United changes how it shows saver awards online — how to tell if flights are bookable with a partner

Here’s how to tell which United award seats will appear on partner sites. → Read More

Southwest to count some 2022 award travel toward tier status

Southwest will count award flights toward tier status qualification this year. Here's everything you need to know. → Read More

5 ways the TPG staff would redeem 70,000 Alaska miles

This is how five TPG travel journalists would redeem 70,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles. → Read More

A taste of Austin: Why Austin Airport keeps its vendors local to create an airport for foodies

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is one of the airports I fly to most frequently. Two of my close friends recently moved to Austin and my parents → Read More