Best Credit Cards for Earning Free Travel

Ready, set, charge your way to a free trip! Tim Winship
reviews the "best" cards around, and explains how to make them work
for you.

Help, My Frequent Flyer Miles Expired!

Sarah's 60,000 United miles suddenly disappeared, victim of
the airline's expiration policy. Can they be recovered? Tim Winship
explains the options, and the fees.

What Happened to My Bonus Miles?

Our reader complied with the terms of a 10,000-mile bonus
offer, but Delta is withholding her miles. Tim Winship investigates
and suggests a fair-minded solution.

Why Did Hilton Award Brian a Free Night?

Brian earned a free night from Hilton, even though he didn't
satisfy all the promotion's conditions. Tim Winship explains how,
and why there's a lesson here for everyone.

How Can I Donate My Frequent Flyer Miles to a Worthy Cause?

Our reader has more than 300,000 frequent flyer miles and
wants to donate them to a worthy cause. Can he? How? Tim Winship
has answers and suggestions.

Can I Get to Hawaii Using Frequent Flyer Miles?

Is a free first-class ticket to Hawaii a realistic
expectation? Tim Winship shares tips and tricks for successfully
booking award trips.

Help, Fuel Surcharges Are Making My 'Free' Ticket Unaffordable!

Not all airlines impose phony "extra" surcharges, writes Tim
Winship. Here's how to make sure your free ticket stays
free.

Can I Transfer My Iberia Frequent Flyer Miles to American?

Since American and Iberia are frequent flyer partners, I
should be able to transfer miles from one program to the other,
right? Wrong, according to Tim Winship.

Should I Just Scrap My Airline Credit Card?

Airline and hotel credit cards are being challenged by
independent rewards cards with easier redemption. Is it time to
switch? Maybe, according to Tim Winship.

Does American Discriminate Against Families?

A reader found himself stymied when trying to book a free
trip for himself and his wife, and wonders if American has it in
for families. Tim Winship offers his take.