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Airlines & miles
Airline programs, alliances, earning miles and booking award flights.
Hotels & stays
Hotel loyalty programs, elite nights, free nights and points versus cash.
Bank & card points
Card rewards, transferable points, shopping portals and points expiry.
Lounges & airports
Lounge access, connections, baggage and the airport day itself.
Car rental
Rental-car loyalty programs and what they actually count.
Rail
Rail loyalty programs, passes and seat reservations.
Cruise
Cruise-line loyalty clubs and how sailings are counted.
Booking platforms
Booking direct, through agencies or portals, and what each channel earns.
Travel practicalities
Documents, entry rules, disruption rights, insurance and connectivity.
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