The Best Points and Miles To Fly Between New York and London by Ross Denkin July 2, 2024 36 New York to London is the busiest long-haul international route in the world. Even amidst a pandemic, JetBlue and Norse Atlantic Airways joined five other carriers in offering service between the two cities. Read more to learn the best ways to book any of the wide variety of potential flights using points and miles.
The Capital One Premier Collection: Everything You Need To Know by Skye Class March 12, 2024 1 The Capital One Premier Collection adds valuable benefits to your hotel bookings — like free breakfast for two people each day and a $100 on-property credit — but who has access and what are the perks you get? And does booking hotels through this portal make sense? Here's everything you should know about the Premier Collection.
When and How You Can Book Award Flights for Friends and Family by Kennedy Miller February 29, 2024 54 Having points and miles are great when it comes time to cash in for your dream trip. Don't forget though that in almost every case you can use your points and miles for friends and family without having to transfer anything to them. Simply book the award in their name.
Here’s How the New Point.Me Explore Tool Works by Tyler Glatt February 17, 2024 1 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 new 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.
Best Airlines for International Lap Infant Award Tickets by Ashley Onadele February 15, 2024 30 A widely known cornerstone in the travel community is that babies under the age of two can travel domestically for free as a lap infant. However, it’s not as simple with lap infants and international award tickets. One would assume that a parent could book an international award ticket and merely add their lap infant to the reservation. However, there are various forms of airline-dependent fees involved. Knowing the pricing structure before you book could save you a pretty penny — or a pile of points.
The Best Ways To Get to South Africa on Points and Miles by Tyler Glatt February 12, 2024 32 Few places on earth evoke a sense of adventure and exploration like South Africa. Unfortunately, it's pretty expensive to get there — especially in the pointy end of the plane. But if you play your cards right, you can get there on points and miles. Here's a look at five frequent flyer programs that offer great value for flights to South Africa.
How To Book Disneyland Paris on Points in Multiple Ways by Samantha Holland February 11, 2024 0 Many people dream of visiting Disneyland Paris, and the right strategy for using points and miles can make that dream an affordable reality. We're covering multiple ways to travel to Paris by plane or train on points, as well as booking award lodging in Paris or at the parks. Finally, we'll explore the unique and significantly discounted tickets Disneyland Paris offers.
Save Points and Miles Using Unpublished Award Sweet Spots by Ross Denkin August 19, 2024 2 From flying business class across the Atlantic for just 35k miles to paying fewer miles for flying further, sometimes awards price out cheaper than they should. Here's a roundup of our favorite unpublished award sweet spots.
When and How To Upgrade Paid Airline Tickets With Points and Miles by Tyler Glatt January 26, 2024 91 One of the best ways to redeem points and miles is for international business-class award tickets. Your points go the furthest this way, and the numbers prove it. Unfortunately, awards in some of the most premium cabins come at...well, a premium. But you also can access business and first class by paying a cash fare and upgrading with miles. And sometimes, it can make a lot of sense. Here's a look at when it does.
How To Avoid Paying High Fuel Surcharges When Booking Flights With Avios by Ian Snyder and Max Prosperi January 25, 2024 39 Few award travel frustrations match that of dealing with carrier-imposed surcharges. Better known as fuel surcharges, it hurts to take years to amass the required miles for a premium cabin redemption, only to be told it will cost $1,000+ in additional fees. Not to fear, there are some ways to use Avios that avoid or reduce fuel surcharges to a tolerable level.
Hotels Near Tokyo Disney Parks You Can Book With Points by Samantha Holland January 18, 2024 0 No need to stay at an expensive Tokyo Disney Resort that only offers 15 minutes of early entry. Official Disney Hotels and other properties near the Tokyo parks offer competitive perks. We'll cover three specific properties to consider for your trip and how can you can book them with points or hotel free night awards.
How To Book the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels With Points by Samantha Holland January 17, 2024 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.
How To Use Points and Miles for Vacation Home Rentals by Tyler Glatt July 2, 2024 1 Using points and miles to reserve vacation rental properties is a creative way to avoid the status quo of a hotel on your next family vacation. There are plenty of ways to do it and dozens of ways to earn the points required to cover the entire cost of your stay — or a substantial portion of it. Here's how.
How My Family of 5 Took a $9,000 Vacation to Mexico for $790 by Samantha Holland December 21, 2023 1 Family vacations are expensive, and luckily points and miles can cover more than just flights and hotel. Save big by booking transportation and excursions in bank portals. Learn how one family five spent less than $800 on a five-night family vacation to Mexico.
Great Singapore Airlines Business Class Award Availability Between London Gatwick and Singapore by Tyler Glatt December 20, 2023 0 A new Singapore Airlines route between Singapore (SIN) and London Gatwick (LGW) will debut in June of 2024. What's most noteworthy about this new route is the award availability — especially in Singapore Airlines' business class cabins. Here's all you need to know about snagging a seat on this route with points and miles..
How To Book an Award Flight: A Step-By-Step Guide by Tyler Glatt December 8, 2023 60 Like any skill, booking award flights requires a lot of practice before it becomes second nature. If you've never booked an award flight before — or think you're at risk of missing a step — this post is for you. Here's a step-by-step guide walking you through the entire process of booking an award flight.
Deal Alert: Excellent Turkish Airlines Business Class Award Availability to Istanbul by Tyler Glatt December 6, 2023 0 There's a lot of Turkish Airlines business class award space between the carrier's gateways in the United States and Canada and its hub in Istanbul (IST). Flights are bookable from just 45,000 miles, which makes this deal nearly too good to be true. As such, you'll want to act fast before the award space dries up.
Remember To Reprice Your Flights and Hotels To Save Money. Here’s How. by Jenna Hansen December 6, 2023 1 Airline and hotel prices can fluctuate, so it's important to regularly check your current reservations to see if the price has gone down. If it has, you can rebook at the new rate. This article covers everything you need to know about keeping an eye on prices, and how to rebook reservations to get some of your cash or points back.
How To Book Lufthansa First Class Using Miles, Plus Current Routes by Ajay Jain and Ryan Smith December 4, 2023 5 Booking yourself into a swanky Lufthansa first-class seat using points and miles is an aspiration for many in the points and miles hobby. Part of that may come from the fact that it's not the easiest award ticket to get. Here's how to book Lufthansa first class using miles, plus which routes are currently operating first class products.
The Cheapest Award Flights to Europe Using Miles by Ross Denkin November 29, 2023 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.
How To Consolidate Transferable Points for an Award Ticket by Jenna Hansen and Jess Farley November 28, 2023 110 Holding points across a range of rewards programs allows you take advantage of award availability as it appears and also means you’re not locked into one program that doesn't have any seats available to the destination you want to visit. This article looks at which programs provide the best options for consolidating your points and miles to "add up" to your next great redemption.
Avoid Delta’s High Partner Award Rates by Booking With SkyTeam Partner Programs by Tyler Glatt November 9, 2023 89 Delta's frequent SkyMiles devaluations have made award tickets on SkyTeam partner airlines all but unaffordable. Thankfully, there are other, more cost-effective ways to book award flights on SkyTeam airlines. By taking advantage of partner loyalty programs, you can unlock greater value. Here are the partner programs you'll want to know about.
Reader Question: Is My Connection Time Long Enough? by Tyler Glatt November 7, 2023 109 Do you have enough time to make your connection? In today's post, we're covering everything you should know to minimize the risk of getting stranded on a connecting itinerary. We'll also dive into separate (split-ticket) itineraries and when it makes sense to book them.
Complete Guide to American Airlines Basic Economy by Tyler Glatt, Jenna Hansen and Sam Helmy November 6, 2023 42 American Airlines Basic Economy tickets have some restrictions. From unchangeable tickets to no free checked bags, this guide goes over everything you need to know about these fares. We'll help you decide whether the cost-savings are worth it, plus tell you how to circumvent some of the restrictions.
What Is the Difference Between a Layover vs Stopover? by Jenna Hansen October 31, 2023 1 The words "layover" and "stopover" are often used interchangeably. However, they mean different things. Layovers are shorter and always free. Stopovers are longer, and only certain airlines offer them for free. This guide explains the differences and which airlines allow you to add a free stopover to your award bookings.
Book These Oneworld Awards Through Alaska Airlines Instead of American Airlines by Tyler Glatt October 29, 2023 2 There are lots of ways to book award travel on Oneworld airlines, but not all are equal when it comes to the mileage requirement for specific destinations. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan routinely offers more compelling value than American Airlines AAdvantage when booking awards to these destinations.
How To Search for and Book Hyatt and IHG Awards Using Bilt Rewards by Sam Helmy October 25, 2023 0 Awayz powers a handy tool for Bilt Rewards, allowing you to search for hotel awards at the cheapest prices using a calendar feature. While the tool is really nice, it's main drawback is that it only supports two hotel programs at present. That said, the price is perfect: free.
How To Use the American Express International Airline Program by Carissa Rawson October 21, 2023 2 The American Express International Airline Program offers up to a 20% discount on paid airfare for premium economy, business, and first class tickets. There are 26 participating airlines in this program, but not everyone has access.
Flying Blue Adds Two New First Class Partner Awards Options by Sam Helmy October 20, 2023 0 Air France–KLM Flying Blue has added the ability to book first-class awards with two Sky Team partners. You can now book Garuda and China Eastern first-class awards. Let's take a closer look.
How To Fly Refreshed ANA Luxury Premium Cabins by Ross Denkin October 11, 2023 0 In late 2019, ANA made a splash with its refreshed luxury business- and first-class cabins. While available on a very small selection of flights, these premium cabin options -- dubbed “The Room” and “The Suite” -- immediately rivaled the best hard products in the sky. Find out which routes offer these seats, and, more importantly, how to book them.
