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Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points Value: Guide to Understanding and Maximizing Your Travel Rewards
Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points Value: Guide to Understanding and Maximizing Your Travel Rewards
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Of all the airline miles you can earn — and there's a lot — Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points are some of the most valuable. From aspirational business-class redemptions on international airlines to short-hop partner awards, Alaska points go far. Here's everything you'll ever need to know about the value of Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Book Stopovers on Emirates Flights: Maximize Your Award Travel and Layovers
How to Book Stopovers on Emirates Flights: Maximize Your Award Travel and Layovers
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Want to make the most of your trip on Emirates? Here is how you can add a stopover to an Emirates award ticket. With multiple fifth freedom routes, there are a good number of places to consider adding a stopover, including Milan, Athens, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Sydney. Plus, consider using the complimentary Dubai Connect service on an especially long layover in Dubai.

Ian Snyder
Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

The Unwritten Restriction on American Airlines Companion Upgrades to Beware Of
The Unwritten Restriction on American Airlines Companion Upgrades to Beware Of
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American Airlines AAdvantage elite status members are eligible for first-class upgrades on domestic and certain short-haul international flights. And each status member can nominate one companion to upgrade with them. At least that's how it's supposed to work. Here's what to know about American Airlines companion upgrades -- and one unwritten restriction on these upgrades that I found from experience.

JT Genter
JT Genter
Etihad Guest Tightens Mileage Expiration Rules. How to Extend Your Etihad Mileage Expiration Going Forward.
Etihad Guest Tightens Mileage Expiration Rules. How to Extend Your Etihad Mileage Expiration Going Forward.
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Etihad Guest miles expire if you have no activity on your account for a given period -- although this expiration policy is waived for some elite members. However, Etihad recently tightened up what activity qualifies to extend your mileage expiration date. And Etihad's policy is especially important to note as miles cannot be reinstated once expired. Here's what Etihad Guest members need to know.

Sam HelmyLauren Wynn
Sam Helmy & Lauren Wynn

Reviewed by JT Genter

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: A Guide To Earning and Redeeming Points, Elite Status, and More
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: A Guide To Earning and Redeeming Points, Elite Status, and More
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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club boasts numerous partnerships that make earning and using Virgin points easy. With a ton of partner booking sweet spots, Virgin points are one of the most valuable currencies for booking flights. Here we break down the basics of the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and check out the hidden gems that make Virgin points super valuable.

Brie Bash
Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter