You Can Now Book JetSMART Awards Using AAdvantage Miles — But Is It a Good Deal? by Cameron Laufer November 5, 2025 0 Low-cost South American airline JetSMART has adopted the AAdvantage mileage program and travelers can now book award flights directly through American! We break down how to book and whether it makes sense to do so.
How I’m Flying My Family of Six to Japan for Just $33.60 Out-of-Pocket by Jenna Hansen November 1, 2025 0 We booked flights to Japan for our family of six using just 210,000 miles and $33.60 in taxes and fees. Booking award flights for a larger family requires planning, flexibility, and strategy, but the effort is well worth it. Find out how to earn the points, find the flights, and learn some of the best tips for large family award travel.
The Ultimate Guide to Companion Fares, Companion Passes & Companion Tickets by Brie Bash and Max Prosperi October 31, 2025 86 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 a bird’s-eye view of several companion fare options, helping you determine which are worth earning and which you may not fit your goals.
Positioning Flights Explained: Save Miles and Money on Your Next Award Trip by Brie Bash October 31, 2025 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.
Best Points and Miles to Fly Between New York and London — Cross the Pond From 6k Points by Ross Denkin and Harrison Pierce October 27, 2025 36 New York to London is the busiest long-haul international route in the world. There are seven carriers that connect these two cities, so it can be challenging to know how to book a good value award flight. Read more to learn the best ways to book any of the wide variety of potential flights using points and miles.
A Trick to Pull Up the Air France-KLM Flying Blue Award Calendar to Find the Cheapest Awards by Brie Bash October 25, 2025 8 Finding the cheapest Air France, KLM, or Delta flights using Flying Blue miles can be tricky — unless you know how to search. Here's how to unlock the hidden award calendar most travelers miss, plus a trick to search for Delta awards via Flying BLue. If you collect Flying Blue miles, this is one tool you’ll definitely want to bookmark.
How To Book Lufthansa First Class Using Miles, Plus Current Routes by Ajay Jain and Ryan Smith October 14, 2025 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.
United Adds 4 New European Routes for Summer 2026 — and Award Seats Are Already Available by Cameron Laufer October 14, 2025 0 United recently announced four new European destination to its route map with seasonal service beginning next summer. Here are the new routes plus award availability and the cheapest ways to book awards to these unique locations.
Ghosts, Ghouls, and Points: The 9 Best Haunted Hotels You Can Book With Points by Brie Bash and Toni Southam October 13, 2025 28 Halloween is nearly upon us, and all the spooky feels are in the air. And what’s better than spending your All Hallow’s Eve at a haunted hotel? Doing it with points, of course! Here's a list of nine haunted hotels you can book with points.
How To Claim a Free Hotel or City Tour With the Turkish Airlines Stopover and TourIstanbul Programs by Skye Class October 13, 2025 6 The Turkish Airlines stopover program offers a free hotel for up to three nights or a complimentary "TourIstanbul" excursion on shorter layovers. The stopover and layover programs have several caveats, which you'll want to know about before making a reservation. Here are all the freebies you can take advantage of during your next connection through Istanbul.
Credit Card Hotel Collections That Offer Elite-Like Benefits Without Needing Elite Status by Ashley Onadele and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea October 11, 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 Book a Free Stopover in Iceland With Icelandair by Harrison Pierce October 5, 2025 2 Stopovers provide an easy and affordable way to explore a new destination. If Iceland has been on your bucket list for a long time, then you're in luck. Icelandair offers a free stopover for up to 21 nights, giving you plenty of time to explore Iceland. Here's everything you know about booking an Icelandair stopover.
5 Best Ways to Book American Airlines Awards Using Partner Miles — Starting at Just 4,500 Miles by Ross Denkin and Harrison Pierce October 5, 2025 3 American Airlines offers travelers an extensive route network within and beyond the United States. AAdvantage® miles can be a great way to book American Airlines flights, but booking via partner programs can sometimes be even cheaper. Knowing which partner program to use, and when, helps you get the most out of your points and miles. Here are the options, starting at just 4,500 miles.
How to Visit the Dolomites (2026 Winter Olympics Host Site) Using Points and Miles by Cameron Laufer October 2, 2025 1 The Dolomites in Italy are a beautiful landscape -- and the home to the 2026 Winter Olympics. Whether you want to go to the games or just visit these beautiful mountains to hike or ski, we outline how you can use points and miles to save on flights and hotels.
Travel Portals vs. Booking Direct: When It’s Worth It (and When It’s Not) by Harrison Pierce September 28, 2025 0 Booking travel through a credit card travel portal allows you to unlock statement credits, bonus points, and other benefits. However, in some cases, booking through a portal could cost more or add restrictions to your booking. Here's how to know when to book using a travel portal.
Best Airline Sweet Spots for Families: How To Stretch Points When Booking 3+ Seats by Jenna Hansen September 22, 2025 2 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.
9 Top Category 1 Hyatt Properties You Can Book From Just 3,500 Points by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea September 19, 2025 1 The lowest tier in the World of Hyatt program offers great value for your points, helping you stretch your points balance further. Some of the hotels provide for fully functional stays, but others, specially abroad, can be relatively fancy. Here are some of the best Category 1 Hyatt properties.
Unlock Big Travel From Small Balances: A Guide to Combining Points Across Programs by Jenna Hansen and Jess Farley November 3, 2025 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.
How I’ve Used My Delta Stays Credit for Stays in the Maldives the Past Two Years by JT Genter September 17, 2025 0 If you have a Delta credit card, chances are you have a yearly Delta Stays credit as a card benefit. These credits were added in February 2024 as part of Amex's revamp of its Delta card portfolio. Here's how I've used my Delta Stays credit in the Maldives each of the past two years.
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 October 1, 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 November 3, 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.
