Tim Winship

Tim Winship, editor-at-large for SmarterTravel.com and author of Mileage Pro—The Insider’s Guide to Frequent Flyer Programs.

6 Smart Ways to Extend Your Frequent-Flier Miles
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6 Smart Ways to Extend Your Frequent-Flier Miles

Tim Winship | August 16, 2017

There is no excuse for letting your frequent-flier miles depart without you. Although earned miles typically expire if there is…

6 Ways to Get More from Hotel Loyalty Programs

6 Ways to Get More from Hotel Loyalty Programs

Tim Winship | May 5, 2017

Don’t sleep on hotel points. ­Hotel loyalty programs often fly under the radar compared with the attention that frequent-flier programs…

An Insider’s Tricks to Using Frequent-Flier Miles

An Insider’s Tricks to Using Frequent-Flier Miles

Tim Winship | February 3, 2016

Get More Free Flights! How far can a mile take you? That depends on how you redeem it. Frequent-flier programs…

Don’t Let Your Frequent-Flier Miles Expire
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Don’t Let Your Frequent-Flier Miles Expire

Tim Winship | July 24, 2012

Unused frequent-flier miles can expire in 18 or 24 months in most airline programs if there is no activity in…

How to Get More Mileage from Your Frequent-Flier Miles
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How to Get More Mileage from Your Frequent-Flier Miles

Tim Winship | March 27, 2012

Cashing in frequent-flier miles for the flights that you want can be devilishly difficult. Ways to overcome the barriers… Use…