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When and How To Upgrade Paid Airline Tickets With Points and Miles
When and How To Upgrade Paid Airline Tickets With Points and Miles
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One of the best ways to redeem points and miles is for international business-class award tickets. Your points go the furthest this way, and the numbers prove it. Unfortunately, awards in some of the most premium cabins come at...well, a premium. But you also can access business and first class by paying a cash fare and upgrading with miles. And sometimes, it can make a lot of sense. Here's a look at when it does.

Tyler GlattHarrison Pierce
Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hotel Points Are Not Created Equally: Which Currency Is the Most Valuable to Redeem?
Hotel Points Are Not Created Equally: Which Currency Is the Most Valuable to Redeem?
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Not all hotel points are created equal. The value you can get from a World of Hyatt point, for instance, is drastically different from what you’ll get from a Radisson Rewards point. Whether you’re unfamiliar with how different programs stack up or just want a quick reference to see if a redemption you’re considering is above or below average, here’s what hotel points are worth based on thousands of AwardWallet user redemptions.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt
Capital One Premier Collection: Benefits, Eligible Cards, and How to Book a Stay at These Luxe Properties
Capital One Premier Collection: Benefits, Eligible Cards, and How to Book a Stay at These Luxe Properties
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The Capital One Premier Collection adds valuable benefits to your hotel bookings — like free breakfast for two people each day and a $100 on-property credit — but who has access and what are the perks you get? And does booking hotels through this portal make sense? Here's everything you should know about the Premier Collection.

Harrison PierceSkye Class
Harrison Pierce & Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Point.me Explore Tool: A Simple Way To Discover Where Your Points Can Take You
Point.me Explore Tool: A Simple Way To Discover Where Your Points Can Take You
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If you've got a stash of points and miles but aren't quite sure where to go, Point.me — the award search tool — has a solution. The aptly named Explore tool gives you a bird's-eye view of available award flights across multiple cities — an invaluable resource for travelers who want to make a redemption but don’t have a particular destination in mind. Here's how the Point.me Explore tool works.

Tyler GlattHarrison Pierce
Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Lap Infant Award Tickets Can Cost Thousands — Here Are the Best (and Worst) Airlines for Infants
Lap Infant Award Tickets Can Cost Thousands — Here Are the Best (and Worst) Airlines for Infants
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A widely known cornerstone in the travel community is that babies under the age of two can travel domestically for free as a lap infant. However, it’s not as simple with lap infants and international award tickets. One would assume that a parent could book an international award ticket and merely add their lap infant to the reservation. However, there are various forms of airline-dependent fees involved. Knowing the pricing structure before you book could save you a pretty penny — or a pile of points.

Ashley OnadeleMark Jackson
Ashley Onadele & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Beginner’s Guide to Airline Alliances and Partners: Book More Flights With Fewer Miles
Beginner’s Guide to Airline Alliances and Partners: Book More Flights With Fewer Miles
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You might think that you can only redeem Delta miles to fly on Delta or American miles to fly on American. Opening your mind to the wonderful world of airline alliances and partnerships will help you maximize the value of your hard-earned frequent flyer miles. Take your rewards game to the next level with this complete guide to airline partners and alliances.

Dan MillerMax ProsperiJenna Hansen
Dan Miller, Max Prosperi & Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Booking SAS Awards Using Delta SkyMiles: Routes, Availability, and What It Costs to Fly
Booking SAS Awards Using Delta SkyMiles: Routes, Availability, and What It Costs to Fly
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When Scandinavian Airlines (better known as SAS) left the Star Alliance to join SkyTeam, it opened up award availability on fellow SkyTeam airlines. Here are the SAS routes you can book through Delta SkyMiles, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, and why you should consider doing so. Plus, how to get a stash of SkyMiles before your redemption.

Tyler GlattHarrison Pierce
Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

9 Places To Travel in 2026 — And How To Get There With Points and Miles
9 Places To Travel in 2026 — And How To Get There With Points and Miles
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In what feels like the blink of an eye, we're already planning out our 2026 travel. Whether you are hoping to return to your favorite destinations or cross a new city off your bucket list, it's time to begin booking flights, hotels, and experiences. Here are AwardWallet's picks for the top places to travel in 2026, including how to get there using your points and miles.

Harrison Pierce
Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam