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34 Airline Award Ticket Cancellation Rules: Which Airlines Let You Get Your Miles Back — And the Fees for Each
34 Airline Award Ticket Cancellation Rules: Which Airlines Let You Get Your Miles Back — And the Fees for Each
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It’s often necessary to book award flights months in advance to secure your seat. With such a long period between the date you book and the date you fly, it’s easy for your plans to change. In case you need to adjust your ticket, here's a list of award ticket change and cancellation policies and the fees you can expect to pay.

Shawn GallagherIan Snyder
Shawn Gallagher & Ian Snyder

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Best Points and Miles for Flights to Australia and New Zealand
The Best Points and Miles for Flights to Australia and New Zealand
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Flying to the South Pacific using points and miles can be one of the most difficult challenges a points and miles enthusiast can encounter. There is a limited selection of flights operated by a limited number of airlines, and it takes a long time to get there. However, there are still sweet spot redemptions out there, especially if you book in advance or at the last minute.

Ajay JainShawn Gallagher
Ajay Jain & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Gondola Review: A Win for Catching Price Drops and Making Loyalty-Eligible Hotel Bookings
Gondola Review: A Win for Catching Price Drops and Making Loyalty-Eligible Hotel Bookings
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Gondola is a travel portal that promises to help you earn more on every stay thanks to loyalty-eligible bookings. While it might not be as popular as its competitors, it offers functionality that can't be beat — including auto-rebooking if you book a refundable room and your hotel gets cheaper before you check in. And the best part? Gondola is completely free to use. Here's everything to know about Gondola, including how to maximize its integration with AwardWallet. 

Harrison Pierce
Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Point.me Levels Up Explore Tool: Easily Discover Where Your Points Can Take You
Point.me Levels Up Explore Tool: Easily 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, and new features to be aware of.

Harrison PierceTyler Glatt
Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter