Danyal Ahmed

Credit Card Writer

TPG since 2023

Danyal Ahmed joined TPG as a credit card writer in 2023 after previously contributing content to the site as a freelance writer. He oversees the writing of credit card guides and refreshes and regularly applies the fact-finding and research-intensive methods from his background in health research to locate the best credit card offers and optimal points and miles redemptions.

Alongside his expertise in credit cards, Danyal also possesses extensive knowledge of points and miles, loyalty programs, airline routes and how to find the best pricing for premium cabin tickets. He currently holds elite status with American Airlines AAdvantage, United MileagePlus and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles.

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Book airline redemption tickets as far in advance as possible, as very few airlines offer last-minute award seats.

MPH, California State University, Long Beach; B.A. in History, University of California, Irvine
Credit cards; points and miles; aviation; loyalty programs; luxury travel

2017

First trip redeemed with points

Countries visited

The Serengeti

Favorite destination

Window

Window or aisle

American Airlines AAdvantage

AAdvantage Platinum Pro

Highest airline status

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My card of choice for daily spending

The card's strong earning categories in travel and dining makes easy it to use within the U.S. and while traveling abroad. The $300 annual travel credit comes with very few restrictions and helps me offset larger travel costs.

Chase Sapphire Reserve®

The card I use for airline revenue fares

Earning 5 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent on airfare booked directly with an airline is this card's biggest draw for me, which is why I exclusively use it for premium cabin airfare. I'm able to accumulate points quickly, and the impressive number of transfer partners makes this card worth it in addition to the card's other perks and benefits.

The Platinum Card® from American Express

An underdog worth considering

This credit card offers expanded earning categories without limits, especially for gas stations and supermarkets. Using it helps lessen the sting of high gas prices in California (where I'm based) and large grocery bills for my family.

Citi Premier® Card

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Cobranded Cards

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