TSA PreCheck Interview: Common Questions and What to Expect (2026)
Key Takeaways It’s Quick and Administrative: The in-person appointment is not a rigorous interroga...
Elina Geller
May 21, 2026
Elina Geller is a points and miles expert specializing in loyalty programs, credit cards and travel insurance. She became interested in travel rewards in 2011 while working in corporate banking in New York City. Today, she writes educational articles that help consumers better understand complex travel, loyalty and credit card topics.
Elina previously worked as a Lead Travel Writer at NerdWallet, where she helped build and scale the company’s Travel Rewards vertical. Her work has also appeared in Forbes Advisor and AwardWallet.
Elina holds a BSc in Public Accounting from Fordham University and an MSc in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Elina has been a speaker at industry events including The Chicago Seminars and has appeared on multiple travel and loyalty podcasts. Since 2011, she has earned and redeemed millions of airline miles, hotel points and credit card rewards.
Key Takeaways It’s Quick and Administrative: The in-person appointment is not a rigorous interroga...
Elina Geller
May 21, 2026