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Welcome to Smart Travel, a deep dive into the tips, tools, and tactics to maximize your travel dollars. I'm Megan Coyle.

Welcome to Smart Travel, a deep dive into the tips, tools, and tactics to maximize your travel dollars. I'm Megan Coyle.

because not all of them do. Big hint, we'll go over some possible good transfer partners this month in the news, but really quick, let's do our usual disclaimer. We will talk about a few credit card companies that are NerdWallet partners in this episode, but that does not influence how we discuss them.

because not all of them do. Big hint, we'll go over some possible good transfer partners this month in the news, but really quick, let's do our usual disclaimer. We will talk about a few credit card companies that are NerdWallet partners in this episode, but that does not influence how we discuss them.

because not all of them do. Big hint, we'll go over some possible good transfer partners this month in the news, but really quick, let's do our usual disclaimer. We will talk about a few credit card companies that are NerdWallet partners in this episode, but that does not influence how we discuss them.

The benefits, terms, and fees mentioned were accurate at the time of posting, but things can change. Some offers may have expired by the time you're listening. For the latest details, follow the links in the episode description.

The benefits, terms, and fees mentioned were accurate at the time of posting, but things can change. Some offers may have expired by the time you're listening. For the latest details, follow the links in the episode description.

The benefits, terms, and fees mentioned were accurate at the time of posting, but things can change. Some offers may have expired by the time you're listening. For the latest details, follow the links in the episode description.

And one of those special deals right now is a transfer bonus going between Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG. That's one of the hotel loyalty programs that has brands like Intercontinental, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and one of my personal favorites, Kempton. That one is an 80% transfer bonus.

And one of those special deals right now is a transfer bonus going between Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG. That's one of the hotel loyalty programs that has brands like Intercontinental, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and one of my personal favorites, Kempton. That one is an 80% transfer bonus.

And one of those special deals right now is a transfer bonus going between Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG. That's one of the hotel loyalty programs that has brands like Intercontinental, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and one of my personal favorites, Kempton. That one is an 80% transfer bonus.

So if you need 180,000 points for an awards day at one of these properties, you would only have to transfer 100,000 points. The other 80,000 would show up in your IHG account as the bonus.

So if you need 180,000 points for an awards day at one of these properties, you would only have to transfer 100,000 points. The other 80,000 would show up in your IHG account as the bonus.

So if you need 180,000 points for an awards day at one of these properties, you would only have to transfer 100,000 points. The other 80,000 would show up in your IHG account as the bonus.

And don't worry, if you're not a Chase cardholder, there are other great bonuses out there. One of the best ones right now is a 20% transfer bonus from Amex to Aeromexico Club Premier or Etihad Guest. Both of those also end April 30th, 2025.

And don't worry, if you're not a Chase cardholder, there are other great bonuses out there. One of the best ones right now is a 20% transfer bonus from Amex to Aeromexico Club Premier or Etihad Guest. Both of those also end April 30th, 2025.

And don't worry, if you're not a Chase cardholder, there are other great bonuses out there. One of the best ones right now is a 20% transfer bonus from Amex to Aeromexico Club Premier or Etihad Guest. Both of those also end April 30th, 2025.

Lots of good deadlines there to note. Another good one is that the federal requirement to have a real ID for commercial domestic flights is finally going into effect May 7th, 2025. That's after years of delays.

Lots of good deadlines there to note. Another good one is that the federal requirement to have a real ID for commercial domestic flights is finally going into effect May 7th, 2025. That's after years of delays.

Lots of good deadlines there to note. Another good one is that the federal requirement to have a real ID for commercial domestic flights is finally going into effect May 7th, 2025. That's after years of delays.