Ben Smithson is a Senior Writer at Travel and Loyalty. He specializes in aviation and aerospace, focusing on commercial and private airlines, air travel, and the intersection of finance and personal finance within the travel industry. Ben's insights and expertise have been featured in The Points Guy UK, The Points Guy, Newswav, and MSN.
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Ben Smithson's articles predominantly cover travel-related content, focusing on airline loyalty programs, travel rewards, and flight reviews. His pieces often consist of reviews, how-to guides, and promotional deals in the travel and personal finance space.
Given his focus on providing practical information for travelers related to earning and redeeming points/miles with airlines or hotels, pitches should emphasize actionable tips that would benefit readers seeking to optimize their travel experiences using various loyalty programs or credit card perks.
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By: Ben Smithson, Augusta Stone
Here's a look at all the current transfer bonuses involving major credit cards and airline and hotel loyalty programs.
By: Ben Smithson
Rove Miles just added as its newest 1:1 transfer partner, and to celebrate, you can earn a 25% bonus when transferring your miles through June 6.
Quick summary A major travel rewards card is offering its highest-ever public bonus, allowing new cardholders to earn 150,000 points after meeting a minimum spend within three months.
By: Andrew Kunesh, Ben Smithson
A walk-through of everything you need to know about the Singapore KrisFlyer loyalty program, including how to earn and redeem miles.
By: Ben Smithson
This week's mistake story is from reader Heather H., who tried to take advantage of a valuable hotel-booking perk offered by the (see ), but a simple error cost her dearly.
Quick summary A mid-tier travel rewards card now allows points transfers to eight airline and two hotel loyalty programs, expanding redemption options beyond the previous fixed value.
Rove miles can get you to Europe, Japan, and Peru for less. Here are the best redemptions available right now.
We analyzed 19 popular World of Hyatt properties to show how many points you now need per night, what your points are actually worth after the pricing changes.
This week's success story is from a reader who saved hundreds on travel already booked with a handy fare-tracking tool.
By: Rachel Craft, Ben Smithson
American Airlines AAdvantage may not partner with Chase Ultimate Rewards, but there are still easy ways to redeem Chase points for American Airlines flights.
