Read points as trip benefits, not abstract numbers

My Miles Journey is an independent publication testing how credit card points translate into real travel perks, from checked bags and faster check-in to award tickets, upgrades, and meals.

Each article starts with a real itinerary on regular commercial flights. We redeem points, record what the airline actually charges or waives, and note where the outcome depended on the card, the booking channel, or the fare class.

The goal is to save money on baggage, boarding, and meals rather than to chase status tiers. When a benefit is limited or hard to reach, we say so plainly.

Three commitments shape every article we publish.

We explain how rewards work and do not push applications. Our focus stays on what you can use on a trip.

We compare baggage and seat fees against published airline schedules, and we date each check so you know how current a figure is.

Reward rules vary by card issuer and airline carrier. We note the conditions attached to each benefit so you can judge whether it applies to you.