Stella J. Shon

Scleral Lens Advocate | Writer & Editor

Portfolio & Freelance Work

I’ve written thousands of articles on airlines, hotels, points and miles, credit cards, food, and lifestyle — find my updated portfolio here. I’ve also been interviewed as a travel expert for online and broadcast segments.

Interested in working with me? Send me pitches and media requests at hi@stellajshon.com.

The TODAY Show

News

I thought I had the flu. It was a rare reaction to a medication that almost killed me

Travel + Leisure

News

Delta’s Newest Premium Lounge Is Opening at This Major Airport Next Year
Mexico Flights Are About to Get Cheaper in 2024 — Here’s Why
American Airlines Eyes Delta and United Customers With New Status Match Offer
See Inside Alaska Airlines’ Newest Lounge at San Francisco International Airport
Spirit Announces 2 Direct Routes to Tulum Ahead of Airport Opening
This Low-cost Airline Just Introduced Trading Cards — Here’s How to Get One

USA TODAY Blueprint

Guides

Study reveals which states’ residents cause the most delay in air travel
Guide to Citi ThankYou Points
Study: Over two-thirds of Americans are stressed by everyday expenses – these are the most frustrating ones
American Express Gold Card review 2024: Revamped with stellar rewards and credits on dining and U.S. supermarkets
Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card review 2024: Don’t stop believing in industry-leading travel rewards for an under-$100 annual fee
Bilt Mastercard review 2024: A must-have travel rewards card for renters

Upgraded Points

Reviews

Hana-Maui Resort
Delta One Business Class Boeing 767-300 Review [JFK to HNL]
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa At Gainey Ranch

Guides

My Top 5 Travel Redemptions With the Chase Sapphire Preferred [2023]
The Ultimate Guide To Revel and Earning Maximum Points
My Top 3 Credit Cards in My Wallet [While Living in New York City]

News

Alaska Airlines Launches 3 New Nonstop Routes From San Diego
Virgin Atlantic Increases ANA First Class Award Rates [Devaluation]
Delta Cardholders Can Now Save 15% on SkyMiles Award Flights

The Points Guy

Reviews

The Biltmore Mayfair, LXR Hotels & Resorts
LATAM Business Class Boeing 767 [JFK-GRU]
Park Hyatt Mendoza

Guides

How to use the $50 hotel credit on the Chase Sapphire Preferred
The best time to apply for these 10 popular travel credit cards — based on offer history
How will inflight meals change after the pandemic?

News

You can now access these 5 Virgin Clubhouses with your Amex Platinum
New year, new card art: 2 new designs are here for the Amex Platinum
No more waitlist: Bilt opens its Mastercard to all with Wells Fargo backing

Bilt Rewards

Guides

Fly to Japan for 50K Bilt Points Round-Trip and Other Last-Minute Flight Deals 
Your Guide to the Flying Blue Program
Best Places to Travel in May

Going (Formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights)

Budae Jjigae: The Korean Soup Born Out of Necessity

A Kraft single melts atop a bed of wriggling ramen noodles. Slices of Spam, tofu, and baked beans are arranged delicately so as not to disturb the fiery steel pot stew on the brink of bubbling over…

Interviews

For public speaking requests, feel free to reach out at hi@stellajshon.com

What to Know About Refundable vs. Nonrefundable Plane Tickets

Travel + Leisure (October 2023)

Booking Travel in 2021? Here’s How to Protect Your Investment

The New York Times (December 2020)

Coronavirus vaccines may help travel recover, but it may take years to fully rebound, experts say

CNBC (November 2020)

The 10 Very Best Travel Pillows

The Strategist (August 2021)