JT Genter
The Points Guy
Austin, TX, United States
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Don’t want to miss out on earning bonus points? There’s an extension for that
Shopping portals are such an important aspect of the points and miles hobby. While you can learn all about them in our TPG beginners guide, we realize it’s → Read More
Tricks to avoid being skipped on an American Airlines upgrade list
Editor's note: This post has been updated with current information. → Read More
What I learned from visiting a least-developed country
From an abandoned 5-star hotel to a unique way of selling gas, this experienced TPG traveler was fascinated by his first visit to a UN Least Developed Country. → Read More
Incredible, but with room to improve: Review of Emirates A380 first class, Dubai to LA
15 hours in one of the best seats in the sky are an incredible experience, but with some room to improve. → Read More
Passing grade: A review of Air Canada in economy on the 787-9 from Toronto to Dubai
Spending 13 hours in the Dreamliner's tight 17-inch wide seats and a 30-inch pitch is never going to be pleasant, but Air Canada pleasantly surprised me on this flight. → Read More
When and where Qatar Qsuite is flying to the U.S. in 2020
Qatar's award-winning Qsuite is operating on eight U.S. routes with two more coming soon. Here's where, when and how to find and book these awards. → Read More
My hotel had the phone number for America West; here’s what happened when I called
From Continental to Northwest, you can still find the phone numbers for extinct airlines in hotel information books. Here's what happened when I called these numbers. → Read More
AA will install 'enhanced' business-class seats on new Dreamliners
Although American has been quiet about its plans until now, the company says it will install "enhanced" business class seats on its new order of Dreamliners starting in 2020. → Read More
How to save up to $200 plus 10% off British Airways round-trip flights in 2020
Using a $16 per year membership, anyone can save up to $200 per person per round-trip ticket on British Airways. Plus, pay with a Visa to get another 10% off. → Read More
South African Airways A330-200, Washington DC and Accra
Just days before it entered bankruptcy protections, I flew South African Airways between Washington D.C. and Accra, Ghana. Here's what the experience was like. → Read More
American Airlines adds Iberia premium economy awards
You now have another way to use your AA miles to fly across the Atlantic, and this option lets you avoid the high BA surcharges and AA dynamically pricing awards. → Read More
BREAKING: Great news: American Airlines eliminates close-in booking fee for all AAdvantage members
Shortly after United did so, American Airlines has now eliminated its $75 award processing fee, and AA's changes don't seem to come with a catch. → Read More
Living in an all-inclusive resort for a month for just $940
By combining an incredible points rate with a cheap buy points offer, we booked a month at an all-inclusive resort for just $940. Here's what the experience was like. → Read More
CSR cardholders: How to activate your free year of Lyft Pink membership
Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders are now able to get a free year of Lyft Pink, which gets you 15% off Lyft rides along with many other benefits. Here's how to activate. → Read More
A beginner's guide to choosing seats on American Airlines
From Main Cabin Extra to Preferred and elite-only seats, here's your guide to the confusing world of AA economy seats. → Read More
JT Genter's 2019 travel stats by the numbers
Here's how many miles, airlines, flights, airports, routes, aircraft types, countries, hotel nights, Airbnbs and elite statuses I earned in 2019. → Read More
How Marriott Titanium and Ambassador Elites can claim United status in under five minutes
If you have Marriott Titanium Elite or Ambassador Elite status, you're eligible for United elite status. Here's how to claim your free status. → Read More
Exchange your unwanted gift cards for United miles
Good news if you received a gift card for the holidays that you don't want: You can turn it into miles! But, is it worth exchanging your gift cards? → Read More
My Amex Platinum retention bonus: 20,000 Membership Rewards points
When my Amex Platinum annual fee posted, a quick 10-minute call netted me a sweet 20,000-point bonus. → Read More
IHG finally letting members ditch the PIN, create a more-secure passwords
IHG Rewards is finally letting members change ditch their four-digit PIN for a secure password. Here are the simple steps to help secure your account. → Read More