Flying Club vs. Flying Blue: What’s The Best Way to Book Virgin Atlantic Awards to London (and Beyond) by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer May 8, 2025 0 Now that Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has lowered the carrier-imposed surcharges on its Saver awards, booking directly with Virgin has become a much more attractive option than booking through Flying Blue. In this guide, we compare booking Virgin flights through Flying Club versus Flying Blue to help you determine which program offers the best value for your miles.
Citi Travel℠ Portal Guide: How to Earn and Redeem ThankYou® Points for Flights, Hotels, and More by Ian Snyder May 7, 2025 2 The Citi Travel℠ portal is one of several ways you can redeem Citi ThankYou® Points. It doesn't offer the same value as the array of transfer partners, but it does have the upside of letting you use your points for flights on all major carriers. It also gives you a one-stop shop for booking many aspects of your trip. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Avios Peak and Off-Peak Calendars for British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus for 2025 (and 2026) by Sam Helmy April 30, 2025 2 British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus each set their own Avios peak and off-peak calendars. Knowing these dates can help you save Avios on flights. With free transfers between programs, travelers can book through the program offering the best award pricing. Here are the 2025 (and 2026) calendars.
Roame.Travel Review: A Free, Fast Way To Search Award Flights Across 25 Loyalty Programs by Ross Denkin and Scott Sikes April 27, 2025 7 Are you tired of searching flight award inventory for hours on end, only to be disappointed by the results? Let a web-based award search tool do the heavy lifting for you! Roame.Travel searches over two dozen award programs for flight award space on your chosen route. Here are the tips and tricks of this powerful award search tool.
Maximizing Hilton Points & Free Night Certificates at Small Luxury Hotels of the World in the Caribbean by Scott Sikes April 18, 2025 0 Hilton’s partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) gives you access to unique, upscale stays at boutique properties around the globe, including some stunning spots in the Caribbean. Even better, you can book stays at these posh properties with Hilton points or free night certificates. Here’s how to make the most of Hilton’s SLH partnership for a luxury Caribbean escape.
How to Use Your Amex CLEAR Plus Credit to Unlock a Seamless Airport Security Experience by Brie Bash August 29, 2025 3 If you've ever jealously watched travelers breeze through security with a fingerprint or retinol scan, you may be in luck. That's because several American Express credit cards offer full reimbursement for your CLEAR Plus Membership each year. This means that you could enjoy the convenience of expedited security without the hefty price tag. Let's look at how this benefit works and which cards provide it.
How to Book and Fly China Airlines Business Class to Asia for 66K Flying Blue Miles (Or Less!) by Cameron Laufer April 13, 2025 1 One standout sweet spot in the Flying Blue program is flying business class with China Airlines from North America to Taipei for just 66,000 Flying Blue miles (or less). In this guide, we’ll show you how to find and book this incredible deal.
1,000+ American Airlines Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,000 Etihad Guest Miles by Lauren Wynn April 11, 2025 0 American Airlines operates hundreds of U.S. routes, and many can be booked using Etihad Guest miles. One standout sweet spot is short-haul AA flights under 500 miles for just 6,000 miles each way. Here are over 1,000 routes you can book for this price and how to earn the miles to reserve them.
The Best Ways to Earn and Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards Points on Disney Trips by Samantha Holland and Carissa Rawson April 6, 2025 24 Use Chase Ultimate Rewards to book everything from lodging to admission on your next Disney trip. Transfer points for the most value, or book in the Chase Travel Portal, where your points might be worth up to 50% more depending on which credit card you hold.
The Best Ways to Visit Machu Picchu Using Points and Miles by Cameron Laufer March 17, 2025 0 Have you ever dreamed of visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the World? With the right points and miles strategy, you can make a trip to Machu Picchu more affordable by covering flights and hotels with rewards. In this guide, we’ll break down the best ways to book your trip based on the points you have.
The 5 Best Ways To Book American Airlines Awards Using Partner Miles by Ross Denkin March 15, 2025 3 American Airlines offers travelers an extensive route network within and beyond the United States. Because no transferrable points convert 1:1 to AAdvantage® miles, booking American Airlines flights via partner programs presents a super redemption opportunity. Knowing which partner program to use, and when, helps you get the most out of your points and miles.
Using Chase Points for Southwest Flights: Transfer to Rapid Rewards vs. Booking Through Chase Travel by Ryan Smith and Cameron Laufer March 10, 2025 0 Southwest flights can be booked using points with the Chase travel portal. The flights may cost fewer points and earn points as a revenue ticket. However, higher cash prices and less flexibility through the Chase portal may not make it the best option.
You Can Book Etihad Business Class Through Flying Blue — Here’s Why It’s a Great Deal by Lauren Wynn February 28, 2025 0 If you’re interested in flying Etihad business class, Flying Blue now offers one of the best ways to book it. Award rates and out-of-pocket costs are often cheaper than Flying Blue. Here’s a look at the current award rates and how to earn the miles needed to reserve your flight.
How To Book Business Class to Europe From 60K Chase Ultimate Rewards Points (Plus Under $100) by Mark Jackson and JT Genter February 22, 2025 1 It's often hard to find award availability to Europe in a premium cabin, let alone at a reasonable rate. If you're looking to fly business class, choosing the right credit card points to earn can make all the difference. Believe it or not, you can book business class awards to Europe for as few as 60,000 points each way -- and we'll show you how and which routes are available.
Japan Airlines’ New A350 Business Class Is Incredible — Here’s How to Book It With Points and Miles by Miguel Rueda July 23, 2025 0 If you want to fly Japan Airlines' brand-new A350-1000 in business class, you'll need patience (and a bit of luck) to book one of these coveted seats. Here's how to find availability — and the aircraft type's current route and schedule.
How to Get the Most Value From the Citi Strata Premier® $100 Hotel Credit by Tyler Glatt February 16, 2025 2 The Citi Strata Premier® Card features an annual hotel benefit that lets you save $100 off a single hotel stay of $500 or more when you book through the Citi Travel portal. Here's how to unlock your savings and stretch them for maximum value.
Unlock Faster Security With CLEAR® Plus — Where To Use It and How To Save by Scott Sikes and Senitra Horbrook February 6, 2025 79 Navigating airports can be challenging, with many obstacles before boarding. CLEAR Plus offers a service to help travelers move quickly through security. Here’s an overview to help you decide if CLEAR Plus is worth signing up for.
United & Marriott’s RewardsPlus Program: Status Matches, Enhanced Point Transfers, and More by Mark Jackson February 6, 2025 26 United and Marriott have a long-running partnership, called RewardsPlus, which offers United and Marriott elites reciprocal benefits plus point transfer enhancements. Let's look at the benefits available and how you can qualify for them.
Guide to Booking Budget Airlines With Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, or Citi Points by Ajay Jain and Andrew Kunesh January 17, 2025 50 Although points and miles are typically used on larger carriers, they can be redeemed for tickets on low-cost carriers as well. Find out how to use your Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, and Citi points on low-cost carriers in this article.
Lie Flat on a Budget: 9 Business Class Flights You Can Book for 50,000 Miles or Less by Mark Jackson January 16, 2025 0 I love finding great deals, and flying business class for 50,000 miles or less is unbeatable. From Qatar Airways Qsuites to Aer Lingus business class to Dublin, here are nine sweet spots that make lie-flat travel more accessible.
65 Luxury Hotels You Can Book With Hilton or Hyatt Points: Which Option Offers Better Value? by Cameron Laufer January 16, 2025 0 We found dozens of luxury hotels that can be booked using both Hilton Honors points and World of Hyatt points. Here we compare points and cash rates at each of these properties to determine which provides a better value.
Earn While You Burn: 4 Airlines That Offer Elite Status Credits on Award Travel by Tyler Glatt January 6, 2025 8 Generally speaking, earning elite status and award travel don't mix. After all, earning elite status credit on travels you fund with points and miles sounds too good to be true. However, four airlines buck this trend. So, which airlines will offer you elite status credits on award travel? Let's take a look.
Stretch Your IHG Points Further: 12 Best Redemptions Under 25k Points Per Night by Tyler Glatt December 26, 2024 0 IHG may be best known for its Holiday Inn Express hotels, but the hotel chain has plenty more to offer. If you're looking to stretch your IHG One Rewards points, here are 12 low-priced but high-value properties where AwardWallet users have gotten at least 0.93 cents per point in value.
How Far in Advance Can You Book Airline Award Tickets? Our Full Guide With Data Points for 50 Airlines. by Ian Snyder December 23, 2024 54 Finding award availability can be a challenge on its own, but knowing how far in advance award space becomes available and which miles can book at what time can make things even more confusing. We address all that here, including strategies to maximize the likelihood of snagging the seat you want. We provide the booking window for all major carriers' loyalty programs as a great reference.
Phantom Award Space Explained: Avoid the Trap of Unbookable Flights by Senitra Horbrook December 7, 2024 1 Have you ever transferred points to book an award flight only to face an error when confirming it? This frustrating scenario, known as "phantom award space," happens more often than you'd think. Let’s look at why phantom award availability occurs and what steps you can take to help keep it from happening to you.
How To Book Qatar Qsuite Awards to the Maldives for Just 85,000 Avios by Lauren Wynn November 23, 2024 1 If you want to fly the best business class seats in the sky to the Maldives, look no further than Qatar Airways Qsuite. Here's how to enjoy several hours in luxury for just 85,000 Avios.
How Much You Can Expect to Pay When Redeeming Aeroplan Points for Emirates Flights by Tyler Glatt November 19, 2024 2 Air Canada offers the ability to redeem Aeroplan points for Emirates flights using a distance-based award chart. Prices vary wildly, so we priced out thousands of award flights to learn what one could expect to pay when redeeming points for Emirates flights. Here's all you need to know.
Unlock Travel for Less: 4 Times It’s Cheaper To Buy Hawaiian Airlines Miles Than Pay for a Flight by Tyler Glatt November 18, 2024 2 Right now, Hawaiian Airlines is selling its miles with a 100% bonus for 1.27¢ apiece. If you buy and redeem miles strategically, you can save hundreds — or even thousands — on the cost of flights. Here are four examples when it makes sense to buy HawaiianMiles.
How to Book Maldives Overwater Villas With Free Night Certificates by Mark Jackson October 24, 2024 0 The Maldives is a bucket list destination for many. An overwater villa is one of the most fantastic redemption opportunities available, and it's even possible to use free night awards earned from credit cards and earn status in hotel programs. Check out this guide to see exactly what's possible in this incredible country.
Ghosts, Ghouls, and Points: The 7 Best Haunted Hotels You Can Book With Points by Brie Bash and Toni Southam October 16, 2024 28 Halloween is nearly upon us, and all the spooky feels are in the air. And what’s better than spending your All Hallow’s Eve at a haunted hotel? Doing it with points, of course! Here's a list of seven haunted hotels you can book with points.
