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Reader Questions are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg. While basic economy has been around in the U.S. for several years now, it’s starting to expand to more and more international carriers as well. For flexible travelers who pack light this can mean lower fares, while other passengers might find themselves getting charged more for benefits like seat selection and carry-on bags that used to be free. TPG reader Clive wants to know if he can get around the restrictions of basic economy on a partner airline by using a credit card from a...

You can never have too many Chase Ultimate Rewards points. The transferable points currency gives you some of the best hotel and airline transfer partners as well as an easy-to-use travel portal which allows you to cover a wide variety of different travel costs — including tours and activities. Despite increasing competition from American Express Membership Rewards and Capital One miles, Ultimate Rewards maintains its place as one of the most valuable points currencies. Though Chase has tweaked the program slightly over the last few years, little has been done to affect the overall value. Today we’ll dive into how you can...