Beginner’s Guide to Airline Alliances & Partnerships by Dan Miller and Max Prosperi June 30, 2025 34 You might think that you can only redeem Delta miles to fly on Delta or American miles to fly on American. Opening your mind to the wonderful world of airline alliances and partnerships will help you maximize the value of your hard-earned frequent flyer miles. Take your rewards game to the next level with this complete guide to airline partners and alliances.
Flight Price Tracker Websites: How They Work and How They Save You Money by Jenna Hansen June 9, 2024 8 Instead of spending hours researching the best flight deals, sign up for a service that does it for you. There are many options to choose from and most of them are free. This post gives you all the details you need to know so that you never miss a great flight deal.
How Many Miles Do You Need for a Free Flight? by Ian Snyder October 14, 2024 38 If you've managed to earn a good stash of airline miles, the next step is understanding how many miles you need to book your next trip. Don't let the airlines trick you into paying more than you should! Here's what you need to understand, and some tips to follow, so you can save miles on your next award redemption.
Beginner’s Guide to Saving Money on Car Rentals Using AutoSlash by Ian Snyder May 30, 2024 58 Renting a car can be a stressful and expensive part of traveling. In this post, we’ll show you how to use the powerful car rental search and rental price tracking capabilities of AutoSlash to simplify that process and save a lot of money on your next car rental. Here's everything you need to know about this valuable service.
How Far in Advance Can You Book Hotel Reservations? by Kennedy Miller and Tyler Glatt May 29, 2024 58 How far out you can book a hotel? And does making reservations at the far side of the booking window provides any tangible benefit? Each hotel chain handles reservations differently, with the booking windows of major hotel chains ranging from 11 months through to a massive two years. On some points bookings, however, the window can drop to as little as 100 days. Here are the various policies.
Hotel Free Night Award Change and Cancellation Policies by Samantha Holland May 28, 2024 42 We’ve rounded up free night award change and cancellation policies for the major hotel programs, and thrown in an example to show when you need to cancel to receive a full refund of your points. Make sure you know the policies of your favorite programs so you don't get caught at the last minute and lose your points.
How To Book a Cruise With Points and Miles by Brie Bash May 11, 2024 0 There are many ways to use points or miles to book cruises or reduce the cost of a cruise trip, from travel portals to travel credits and even paying yourself back with points after paying for the cruise. If your travel goals include cruising the seas, here are some ways to use points and miles towards your trip.
How To Search and Book Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Awards by Tyler Glatt May 10, 2024 3 If you've never done it, booking a Turkish Airlines award with Miles & Smiles miles can be a bit of a challenge. From start to finish — logging in to completing your reservation — here's a step-by-step guide to booking an award flight through Turkish Airlines.
The Best Points and Miles for Free Flights to Tokyo by Tyler Glatt June 17, 2025 1 We could list several reasons to support the claim that Japan is an incredible place to visit. But to save you the time and provide the encouragement necessary to see it and create experiences for yourself, we'll jump right to the best ways to get to the country's most accessible metropolis: Tokyo. Here are the five best points and miles currencies to get to Tokyo, Japan.
How To Achieve Your Travel Goals Using Points and Miles in 2024 by Patrick Stouffer June 26, 2025 7 When it comes to travel, the biggest hurdle for most people is the cost. This is where points and miles can make a dream a reality. If you resolved to travel more in 2024 but are unsure how to make it happen, points and miles are the perfect vehicle to help you get there. Here's why we say that, including some step-by-step instructions on getting you to your next destination.
How To Use Chase Points for Flights by Brie Bash June 24, 2025 0 Chase Ultimate Rewards are well-known for being one of the most valuable transferable points available. While there are a number of ways to redeem Chase points, some of the best value can be found by using Ultimate Rewards to book flights. Here is everything you need to know about booking awards flights with your Chase Ultimate Rewards points.
How To Book a DVC Rental (Disney Vacation Club) at Disney World by Samantha Holland April 24, 2024 0 Save thousands booking a Deluxe Walt Disney World resort by renting DVC. Disney Vacation Club timeshare owners rent out their points, allowing Disney fans to enjoy all the benefits of a Deluxe Disney Villa at a fraction of the cost.
How To Get Rental Car Elite Status for Free by Skye Class January 1, 2025 54 One of the feel-good milestones of travel is achieving elite status within a loyalty program. What feels even better? Getting elite status for free, thanks to holding the right credit card, through your existing elite status, or by status matching from another program. Here are all the shortcuts to rental car elite status.
When To Book an Airbnb vs. Hotel by Samantha Holland April 16, 2024 1 Airbnb vs hotel: When should you choose one over the other? It's a common travel dilemma. We're delving into the benefits Airbnb provides, including communal areas for groups of travelers and families, listings in less populated areas, and sometimes unique experiences. Are these better than what you can get with a hotel?
Hotel Award Search Tools Comparison: MaxMyPoint vs Awayz vs StayWithPoints by Carissa Rawson April 15, 2024 1 MaxMyPoint, Awayz, and StayWithPoints are all hotel search engines, but which one is the best for your needs? We break down the functionalities and the benefits of each hotel award search tool, as well as their cost, to determine which ones will be the right fit for you.
AwardWallet’s Roundup of Airline and Hotel Program Sweet Spots by JT Genter August 19, 2025 77 One of the biggest challenges in the points and miles world is how to get more great award redemptions — and avoid fewer bad redemptions. AwardWallet is here to help you solve that challenge. Here's a link to each of our "sweet spot" posts covering the best redemptions for dozens of the most popular loyalty programs and destinations.
AwardTool Review: The Award Search Engine We’ve Been Waiting For? by Carissa Rawson April 12, 2024 5 AwardTool has jumped onto the scene with its unique search system and method of looking for flights. While there's a lot to love about the site (including the ability to search for both flights and hotels), it has some work to do when it comes to beating out competitors.
The Best Points and Miles To Fly Between New York and London by Ross Denkin June 25, 2025 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 August 15, 2025 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 Use Points and Miles for Vacation Home Rentals by Tyler Glatt June 25, 2025 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.
