For great value without much effort, Delta and Alaska are the way to go.

The easiest and cheapest way to airline upgrades.

A good redemption should net at least 1.3-1.5¢ per point.

The best card for big spenders on dining and groceries has just enough credits to make its high fee palatable.

Thrifty Traveler and Delta

Great deals on some great Delta cards

What free flights can you snag out of SFO with a new card?

Starting with higher end cards might bite you later

Use your Platinum or Reserve statement credits to snag extra MQDs!

It only takes a few cards to make a trip happen

Some decent premium perks, but you’ll pay for them

Low-key one of the best cards on the market

A big upgrade, despite the increased annual fee.

More fun than valuable for the average traveler.

A must have for Amex-holding frequent domestic flyers.

And snowboard season, I suppose…

H/t to ThriftyTraveler for this 44k redemption.

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