The Best Ways to Earn and Redeem Points and Miles for Walt Disney World Hotels and Tickets by Carissa Rawson September 11, 2025 0 Walt Disney World vacations are expensive, especially when you're trying to stay on Disney property. Here's how to maximize your earnings on Disney tickets and hotels, plus how to redeem points to slash your out-of-pocket costs.
American Airlines Basic Economy Explained: Restrictions, Fees & What to Expect by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy September 7, 2025 42 American Airlines Basic Economy tickets have some restrictions. From no seat selection to limited change flexibility. This guide goes over everything you need to know about these fares. That way, you can decide whether the cost savings are worth it, plus tell you how to circumvent some of the restrictions.
The Complete Guide to United Basic Economy: Rules, Fees, and How to Make It Bearable by Tyler Glatt September 4, 2025 1 For the instances when you just need to book a seat from A to B, United's basic economy option is usually available at a compelling price point. But one thing is for sure: United basic economy is "basic" for a reason. Here's everything you need to know about United Airlines basic economy and how to navigate all the restrictions on this fare.
How To Use Rewards at Hotels With No Rewards Program by Ryan Smith and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea September 3, 2025 47 In theory, redeeming hotel points for an upcoming stay is straightforward. But what if there aren't any hotels at your destination that participate in rewards programs — can you still pay with points? Let us teach you how to pay for lodging with points when you "can't pay with points" at that hotel.
JetBlue’s Hidden Award Gems: Great Redemptions on Partner Airlines — Including Qatar Qsuite, JAL Biz & More by Cameron Laufer September 1, 2025 0 JetBlue partners with international carriers including Qatar Airways, TAP Air Portugal, Etihad, and Japan Airlines— letting you redeem TrueBlue points for award flights on these airlines. We’ve compiled award charts for all partners to help you understand how many TrueBlue points you’ll need to book one of these awards.
I Flew Lufthansa’s New Allegris Business Class on Points — Here’s the Catch With Seat Selection by Tyler Glatt August 29, 2025 1 If you’re going to splurge on business class using points and miles, you’d probably assume you can pick your seat for free, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case with Lufthansa. So, if you happen to spot a Lufthansa Allegris business class award through a partner loyalty program or even through Miles & More, here’s something important to know before you book.
Fly All Fall and Winter for $299? What to Know About Frontier’s Just-Launched Seasonal GoWild! Pass by Tyler Glatt August 26, 2025 3 The Frontier Airlines GoWild! Pass can be very valuable, but it's not for every traveler. For travelers who don't need checked bags, seats, or other perks — and can be flexible enough to take a trip on a moment's notice — this pass might be for you. But there might be a better way to save on Frontier flights for most travelers.
Traveling to Universal Epic Universe? Here Are the Best Hotels Nearby Bookable With Points by Mark Jackson August 21, 2025 2 Epic Universe made quite a splash earlier this summer when it was unveiled to the world. If you want to check out the newest major theme park in the U.S., you have several hotel options — from those offering valuable perks for visitors to those bookable for as few as 12,000 points per night! In this post, we explore all available options, brand by brand.
Travel Portals Price Comparison: Citi Travel Portal Shines, Bilt Stumbles in AwardWallet Analysis by Tyler Glatt August 19, 2025 2 Almost every credit card issuer has a travel portal. To push you to use it, they tie travel credits to their cards or offer bonus points to make it seem like a deal. We compared hotel rates across five major portals with booking direct, and the results show some can save you money while others cost more.
Buy Points and Miles the Smart Way: How to Leverage Promotions to Score Incredible Deals on Travel by Erik Paquet and Tyler Glatt September 13, 2025 1 Does it make sense to buy miles or points for your upcoming trip? Buying points can be intimidating if you're still learning about award travel. But if you do it wisely, you can save money and book your next adventure even sooner than you might think.
Delta Selling Unbundled Travel Experiences for Travel Starting in October — Here’s What This Means for You by Harrison Pierce August 13, 2025 0 Delta's new unbundled fare structure (which it's calling "Travel Experiences") is now live for flights departing on or after October 1, 2025. With 11 different options to choose from, it can easily become overwhelming. Here's everything to know about the new fare structure, and how to know which one is best for your next trip.
Seat Selection on Southwest Is Now Live — Here’s What It Costs and How to Save On Seats by Cameron Laufer August 4, 2025 0 Southwest Airlines has begun charging for seat selection, for flights beginning January 27, 2026. We detail how much seats cost, how to avoid the fees, and how to make a booking. Plus, what questions still remain to be unanswered?
The 8 Best Business Class Sweet Spots for Award Flights to Europe — Starting at 29k Points! by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer August 3, 2025 57 If you're looking for a comfortable flight, there are numerous ways to get between North America and Europe in business class. In this post, we've rounded up eight of the best ways to fly to Europe in business class with points and miles, starting at just 29k points each way!
The Reserve by Citi Travel Is Here — These Are the Benefits You’ll Get on Each Booking by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea August 2, 2025 0 Citi’s new Reserve by Citi Travel offers luxury hotel bookings with elite-like perks such as early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast for two, room upgrades, and property credits. Here’s how to take advantage of this new benefit when booking through Citi Travel.
Layover vs. Stopover: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters for Award Travel by Jenna Hansen July 30, 2025 2 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.
The Cheapest Ways to Book Award Flights to Europe Using Points and Miles — Starting at Just 6,000 Points by Ross Denkin and Cameron Laufer 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.
What It’s Like Booking and Flying JAL Business Class from Chicago to Tokyo on the Boeing 777‑300ER by Tyler Glatt 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.
How to Pool Points and Miles Across Major Loyalty Programs — and Which Ones Let You Do It Free by Ajay Jain and Kennedy Miller 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.
The 4 Best Ways to Use Points and Miles for Emirates First Class in 2025 by Mark Jackson and Tyler Glatt July 13, 2025 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 2025, and what does it cost? Let's take a look.
How To Book the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels With Points by Samantha Holland and Carissa Rawson 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.
How to Book ANA’s ‘The Room’ and ‘The Suite’ Using Points and Miles by Cameron Laufer and Ross Denkin 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.
You Can Now Redeem AAdvantage Miles on JetSMART — But Is It a Good Deal? by Cameron Laufer June 23, 2025 0 Low-cost South American airline JetSMART has adopted the AAdvantage mileage program and is now letting travelers book award flights using AAdvantage miles! We break down how to book and whether it makes sense to do so.
4 Loyalty Programs to Check Before Buying Domestic Flights by Allie Johnson 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.
Best Ways to Book Lufthansa Allegris With Points and Miles — Plus Current Routes by Ajay Jain 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.
How to Use Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles to Fly to Every Continent by Cameron Laufer July 1, 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.
Understanding Points and Miles Expiration — And How to Avoid Losing Your Rewards by Sam Helmy and JT Genter May 31, 2025 63 Finding out that your points or miles have expired when you log into your account is incredibly annoying and frustrating. Here's a detailed roundup of the points and miles expiration policies for major airline and hotel programs to help you avoid losing your points and miles along the way.
Here’s When You Will and Won’t Pay Resort Fees on Award Stays by Toni Southam and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea 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.
The 7 Best Flexible Rewards Points You Can Use for (Nearly) Free Travel by Ashley Onadele and Cameron Laufer May 25, 2025 64 The key to successful rewards travel is flexibility. In this post, we'll show you why transferable points are so valuable for unlocking big travel savings. We also compare the major flexible rewards programs to help you choose the best option based on your travel goals.
Underrated Sweet Spot: Intra-Europe Flights From 4k Points (Or 8k In Business Class!) by Tyler Glatt 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.
The Best Hotels Near Walt Disney World That You Can Book With Points by Mark Jackson 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.
