Booking Travel Archives

The Cheapest Ways to Book Award Flights to Europe Using Points and Miles — Starting at Just 6,000 Points

July 27, 2025 16

Europe offers a wide range of activities, attracting travelers far and wide. For those looking to minimize out-of-pocket flight costs, points and miles remain an ever-present staple. Great options exists for all cabins of travel, but flying economy class between North America and Europe typically costs the fewest amount of points, letting travelers maximize the number of trips taken. Here are the cheapest ways to fly to Europe in economy with points and miles.

Ross Denkin & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

What It’s Like Booking and Flying JAL Business Class from Chicago to Tokyo on the Boeing 777‑300ER

July 25, 2025 1

Here’s what it’s like to fly Japan Airlines business class on the Boeing 777-300ER from Chicago (ORD) to Tokyo (HND), how to book it for yourself, and a few things to know before you go.

Tyler Glatt

How to Pool Points and Miles Across Major Loyalty Programs — and Which Ones Let You Do It Free

July 23, 2025 113

There is a ton of information covering techniques to earn and burn points and miles. There's also advice about which cards to add to your wallet, but it's hard to come by reliable information on programs that let you share (or pool) your points and miles with others — and how to do so for free. We've got you covered.

Ajay Jain & Kennedy Miller

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Book the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels With Points

July 10, 2025 0

Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts offer amazing perks while averaging $1,500 per night. With Marriott Bonvoy points, you can book The Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, or Swan Reserve and pay just taxes and fees on the room. Read more about the differences between the three properties and which Marriott cards offer the right perks for booking your stay at these hotels.

Samantha Holland & Carissa Rawson

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

How to Book ANA’s 'The Room' and 'The Suite' Using Points and Miles

June 28, 2025 0

ANA sports refreshed luxury business- and first-class cabins that are available on a selection of flights. These premium cabin options -- dubbed “The Room” and “The Suite” -- rival the best hard products in the sky. Find out which routes offer these seats, and, more importantly, how to book them.

Cameron Laufer & Ross Denkin

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

4 Loyalty Programs to Check Before Buying Domestic Flights

June 21, 2025 1

Getting sticker shock when checking award rates? Check these airline loyalty programs that let you book domestic flights on major U.S. airlines for fewer points. We break down which programs are worth it, how many points you will need to book a flight, and which credit card points you can transfer.

Allie Johnson

Reviewed by JT Genter

Best Ways to Book Lufthansa Allegris With Points and Miles — Plus Current Routes

June 21, 2025 0

Lufthansa Allegris is the newest bucket list business class product in the skies. Learn which Lufthansa aircraft offer Allegris, which routes it is flying during the summer and winter seasons, how to use redeem miles for Allegris flights, and how to search for Allegris award availability.

Ajay Jain

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How to Use Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles to Fly to Every Continent

June 5, 2025 0

Thanks to Alaska Airlines’ membership in the Oneworld alliance, along with partnerships with several non-alliance carriers, travelers can use Alaska Mileage Plan miles to book award flights to nearly every corner of the globe. If you're serious about globetrotting, it's worth stocking up on Alaska miles. Here's just how easy it is to use these valuable miles to reach every continent.

Cameron Laufer

Here’s When You Will and Won’t Pay Resort Fees on Award Stays

May 27, 2025 3

Resort fees are never fun to pay, but they are even more frustrating when they are implemented on your free nights and award stays. Here are all of the hotel brands that waive resort fees on award nights — as well as the ones that don't. This should help you know what to expect during your next hotel stay.

Toni Southam & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Underrated Sweet Spot: Intra-Europe Flights From 4k Points (Or 8k In Business Class!)

May 23, 2025 0

One of our favorite sweet spots isn’t flashy, but it’s criminally underrated. It’s the ability to hop around Europe for as little as 4,000 miles in economy or 8,000 miles in business class. Here’s why this is one sweet spot you won't want to overlook if you’re heading to Europe anytime soon.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Best Hotels Near Walt Disney World That You Can Book With Points

May 10, 2025 0

Walt Disney World has dozens of official hotels, each offering a different mix of perks and amenities. Some include early theme park entry, while others focus on convenient shuttle service. In this guide, we break down the best resorts you can book with points to help you find the option that best fits your travel style and rewards program.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Flying Club vs. Flying Blue: What's The Best Way to Book Virgin Atlantic Awards to London (and Beyond)

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.

Tyler Glatt & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Avios Peak and Off-Peak Calendars for British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus for 2025 (and 2026)

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.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

Roame.Travel Review: A Free, Fast Way To Search Award Flights Across 25 Loyalty Programs

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.

Ross Denkin & Scott Sikes

Reviewed by JT Genter

Maximizing Hilton Points & Free Night Certificates at Small Luxury Hotels of the World in the Caribbean

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.

Scott Sikes

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Use Your Amex CLEAR+ Credit to Unlock a Seamless Airport Security Experience

April 13, 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+ 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.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How to Book and Fly China Airlines Business Class to Asia for 66K Flying Blue Miles (Or Less!)

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.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

1,000+ American Airlines Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,000 Etihad Guest Miles

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.

Lauren Wynn

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Best Ways to Earn and Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards Points on Disney Trips

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.

Samantha Holland & Carissa Rawson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

The Best Ways to Visit Machu Picchu Using Points and Miles

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.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Using Chase Points for Southwest Flights: Transfer to Rapid Rewards vs. Booking Through Chase Travel

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.

Ryan Smith & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

You Can Book Etihad Business Class Through Flying Blue — Here’s Why It’s a Great Deal

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.

Lauren Wynn

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Book Business Class to Europe From 60K Chase Ultimate Rewards Points (Plus Under $100)

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.

Mark Jackson & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Japan Airlines’ New A350 Business Class Is Incredible — Here’s How to Book It With Points and Miles

February 18, 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.

Miguel Rueda

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Get the Most Value From the Citi Strata Premier® $100 Hotel Credit

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.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Unlock Faster Security With CLEAR+ — Where To Use It and How To Save

February 6, 2025 79

Navigating airports can be challenging, with many obstacles before boarding. CLEAR+ offers a service to help travelers move quickly through security. Here’s an overview to help you decide if CLEAR+ is worth signing up for.

Scott Sikes & Senitra Horbrook

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

United & Marriott’s RewardsPlus Program: Status Matches, Enhanced Point Transfers, and More

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.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

Guide to Booking Budget Airlines With Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, or Citi Points

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.

Ajay Jain & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Lie Flat on a Budget: 9 Business Class Flights You Can Book for 50,000 Miles or Less

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.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

65 Luxury Hotels You Can Book With Hilton or Hyatt Points: Which Option Offers Better Value?

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.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Rewards Programs

Airline Programs

Hotel Programs

Credit Cards

Beginners

Rewards Basics

Tools

Rewards Programs

Credit Cards

Tools

Rewards Programs

Airline Programs

Hotel Programs

Credit Cards

Beginners

Rewards Basics

Tools

Category: Booking Travel