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 July 30, 2025 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 July 21, 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 July 18, 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.
Guide to the Capital One Travel Portal by Jenna Hansen August 6, 2024 2 The Capital One Travel Portal is an easy way to book flights, hotels, and rental cars. This article goes over everything you need to know about awesome features like price freeze, price drop protection, and price prediction. It also walks you through the step-by-step process of booking.
The Basics of Booking an Award Flight with United by Jenna Hansen July 31, 2024 1 The United Airlines MileagePlus program is popular and easy to use. This post shows you the step-by-step process to booking award travel through United MileagePlus, including options for earning miles and how United award pricing works.
Hotel Programs That Allow You to Gift an Award Stay by Jenna Hansen November 24, 2024 0 Free hotel nights are a perk that everyone loves to enjoy. Even better, most large hotels brands allow you to gift this to a friend or family member. In this post, we'll go over the policies for each hotel and how you can gift an award stay to a friend or loved one.
Beginners Guide to How to Book Flights With Miles by Dan Miller and Ajay Jain August 2, 2024 23 Have you ever felt like you can’t use miles for any of the trips you want to take? Booking award travel is one of the biggest challenges for points and miles beginners. In this post, we’ll explain how award availability works and why it’s one of the most important concepts to master so you can use your miles to get where you want to go.
How to Book an Airbnb Like a Pro by Brie Bash and Patrick Stouffer July 23, 2024 13 Love it or hate it, Airbnb has forever changed the face of travel. In this guide, we're doing a deep dive into all things Airbnb to demonstrate the fantastic value it can present for travelers. After reading this, you should have all the tools you need to book Airbnb stays like a pro.
The Best Points and Miles for Flights to Australia and New Zealand by Ajay Jain July 20, 2024 77 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.
What Is a Hotel Best Rate Guarantee and How Can It Save You Money? by Samantha Holland July 8, 2024 2 Want to be sure that you're paying the lowest rate possible when booking hotel rooms? Many major hotel brands offer Best Price Guarantees. If you find a lower price than what you booked through their official site, simply file a claim to receive compensation. Here's how to do so plus the restrictions to keep in mind.
Beginners Guide: What is a Stopover & What is an Open-Jaw? by Dan Miller July 7, 2024 72 Stopovers and open-jaw flights enhance the value of any frequent flyer program by allowing you to add destinations to your travel, in many cases, with no additional miles required! Here's our beginner's guide to how to book one for your next trip.
Practical Airline Award Sweet Spots for Families by Jenna Hansen July 6, 2024 0 Are you tired of hearing about points deals just to find out that it only applies to solo travelers or couples? This guide shows families how to find sweet spots with multiple airlines. From availability for 4+ passengers to companion passes and kids' discounts, we'll show you the realistic options you have for booking family travel using points.
The Best Business Class Award Sweet Spots for Flights to Asia by Ross Denkin July 5, 2024 1 Flying business class across the Atlantic makes the journey much more comfortable. But, comfort becomes even more crucial for flights to Asia, where the shortest flights to and from North America span 10+ hours. Thankfully plenty of great award options exist. Book round-trip awards from 100k transferrable points and one-way awards starting at 52,500 points each way! Here's a breakdown of your best options.
The New Trick To Use the Air France-KLM Flying Blue Award Calendar To Find the Cheapest Awards by Brie Bash July 2, 2024 7 Flying Blue (the award program for Air France, KLM, and more) can be one of the cheapest ways to fly to Europe, especially when you take advantage of monthly Promo Rewards and/or transfer bonuses. One trick lets you easily find the lowest award prices available. Here's how to utilize the Flying Blue open dates award calendar.
How To Book Vacation Rental Properties From 15,000 Capital One or Citi Points Per Night by JT Genter and Brie Bash June 30, 2024 0 Thanks to Wyndham Rewards' partnership with Vacasa, travelers can book vacation rentals for 15,000 points per night — or just 13,500 points per night if you're a Wyndham Rewards cardholder. Don't have Wyndham points? You can transfer Capital One miles or Citi ThankYou Points to Wyndham at a 1:1 transfer ratio. Here's what you need to know about this potentially lucrative redemption option.
How To Use Points and Miles to Book Travel for Unaccompanied Minors by Brie Bash June 22, 2024 0 Letting your child fly without you can be more than a little scary. Luckily, the airlines have systems in place to make it go as smoothly as possible. If you’re booking your child on a solo trip, this guide should help you plan a safe journey for them. Using points and miles can make it an affordable experience.
MaxMyPoint Is the Best Way To Search for Hotel Award Availability by Carissa Rawson June 17, 2024 1 MaxMyPoint is a newer tool designed to help travelers redeem their hotel points. With coverage for Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott, you can search thousands of properties worldwide for live award availability. There are both paid and free options, plus the ability to set alerts when new rewards open up. Here's how it works.
