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 To Book Emirates First Class Award Travel in 2024 by Mark Jackson and Tyler Glatt November 19, 2024 0 Emirates First Class has long been among the most sought-after award redemptions. However, redeeming points and miles for Emirates First Class has always been challenging. So, how do you book Emirates First Class award tickets in 2024, and what does it cost? Let's take a look.
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.
How To Search and Book Award Flights Using British Airways Avios by Ian Snyder and Samantha Holland May 30, 2025 84 British Airways Avios provide incredible value if you know how to redeem them. Beyond flights with British Airways itself, Avios can also be used to book award travel on 20+ partner airlines across the globe. In this guide, we'll show you how to find Avios award availability and redeem your Avios for maximum value.
Airline Award Ticket Change and Cancellation Policies by Ian Snyder October 21, 2024 44 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.
How To Maximize Fixed-Value Points & Miles in 2024 by Ian Snyder April 10, 2025 114 Fixed-value points and miles don’t get nearly as much attention as their transferable counterparts, but they form an essential part of any solid points-and-miles strategy. In this post, we cover our favorite types of fixed-value points and how to decide when to use them.
Credit Card Hotel Collections That Offer Elite-Like Benefits Without Needing Elite Status by Ashley Onadele June 11, 2025 39 If you want the benefits of elite status within a hotel program but don't happen to have that status, leveraging luxury hotel programs could deliver just what you're looking for. Upgrades, complimentary breakfast, and late checkout are just a few of the perks you'll be eligible for with the right program.
How To Use Points and Miles to Book the World’s Best First Class Award Flights by Mark Jackson September 28, 2024 74 If you're wondering how to fly the best first class products without paying first class prices, you'll want to redeem points and miles. Here's how to book the best international first class seats (and suites) with credit card rewards points and airline miles!
How To Redeem Miles for Cape Air Flights via Delta, JetBlue, and American Airlines by Tyler Glatt September 22, 2024 0 Cape Air flights are bookable with American Airlines AAdvantage miles, Delta SkyMiles, and JetBlue TrueBlue points. And depending on where your travels take you, you can potentially get great value from redeeming miles on these short-hop flights. Here's all you need to know about mileage redemptions on Cape Air.
HotelSlash Review: The Hotel Booking Version of AutoSlash by Mark Jackson and Sam Helmy October 4, 2024 7 HotelSlash is an intuitive tool that aims to take a lot of the work out of finding the very best hotel rate when you book. But should you use it? Here's how it works and what my experience was like when I used HotelSlash.
How To Find Airline Partner Award Flight Availability by Ian Snyder September 14, 2024 54 Redeeming miles for partner award flights is a great way to increase the value of your frequent flyer miles. Unfortunately, the process is often misunderstood and can be daunting for first-timers. How do you know which airlines you can book, and how do you find the flights? We cover all of this and more in our guide to partner award availability.
The Best Ways to Book Flights to Tahiti Using Points and Miles by Lauren Wynn September 12, 2024 0 Whether you’re looking to book a dream honeymoon or just need a tropical getaway, Tahiti is a perfect destination. Read on for how to get to Tahiti using points and miles in order to save money that could be better spent elsewhere (like maybe on one of those amazing overwater villas!).
Complete Guide to the American Express Travel Portal by Tyler Glatt August 31, 2024 0 American Express Travel is a convenient way to book flights, hotels, rental cars, and cruises through American Express. In this post, we walk you through how to book with Amex Travel, the questions you should ask before booking, and the value you'll get for your Membership Rewards when you redeem them in the portal.
Positioning Flights Explained: Save Miles and Money on Your Next Award Trip by Brie Bash August 31, 2024 2 If you are looking to level up your award-booking skills, you will need to look beyond your closest airport, with positioning flights. This post will give you everything you need to know about positioning flights and how you can use them to find incredible deals.
How To Use the United Excursionist Perk to Book Award Flights for Zero Miles by Mark Jackson August 24, 2024 0 The United Excursionist Perk is one of my favorite ways to travel on an award, especially for larger trips where I'm exploring multiple countries. In short, the perk will grant you a free award in the region you're traveling round-trip, so long as you follow the rules. There are even more creative ways to maximize this benefit; check out our post to see all the details!
The Best Points and Miles for Free Flights to Hawaii by Dan Miller and Samantha Holland June 24, 2025 85 If you're using miles from your United, Delta, or American Airlines account to book flights to Hawaii, you could be paying much more than you could using a different travel rewards currency. There are great alternatives with transferrable points that can get you access to the same seats at much better prices, starting at under 6,000 points! Let us show you the best ways to get to Hawaii with points and miles.
The Ultimate Guide to Companion Fares, Companion Passes & Companion Tickets by Brie Bash and Max Prosperi August 17, 2024 85 Companion fares are among the most sought-after benefits an airline or credit card offers. These fares allow an individual to travel with a companion at little to no extra cost. In this post, we'll give you an overview of several companion fare offerings. This way, you can evaluate which you should earn and which you might want to pass on.
Why Travel Goals Are Essential to Rewards Travel Success by Jenna Hansen and Jess Farley August 17, 2024 15 Card providers release increased signup offers and new cards regularly, and it's tempting to apply for every offer that gets released. But, the reality is, those points and miles may not get you any closer to your destination. Setting a travel goal then working toward it with a strategic plan is the key to success. Here's why.
Save Your Wallet by Booking Flights From These Countries That Limit Fuel Surcharges by Mark Jackson and Ian Snyder August 8, 2024 0 Many air carriers like to levy "carrier-imposed surcharges," often referred to as "fuel surcharges" or "YQ" as a shorthand. These are extra fees that add up quickly when you book a flight using your miles. However, a handful of countries limit fuel surcharges on flights, and you can use this to your advantage.
