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Southwest Launches Partnership With ANA, Teases More Tie-Ups On the Way

March 12, 2026 0

Southwest has announced, via a LinkedIn post, its seventh partnership with ANA, out of Japan. This is yet another exciting development for the once-domestically focused Southwest. While the partnership will take time to roll out in full, it's great news for Rapid Rewards members.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Amex Membership Rewards Pauses Points Transfers to ANA Mileage Club — What to Know

February 26, 2026 0

Had plans to transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to ANA Mileage Club soon? Well, that might not be happening — at least for a bit. We’ve noticed that Amex has temporarily paused transfers to ANA. Here’s what to know, plus when the issuer expects transfer capabilities to return.

Tyler Glatt

How To Stretch Your Miles on Intra-Japan and Japan-Korea Flights

February 22, 2026 0

It is easy to book intra-Japan and Japan to Korea flights with points and miles. With many low cost award options starting at 6,000 miles (and as low as $0 in taxes and fees), this can be a great way to save money when hopping around Asia. There are several programs you can use to book these awards.

Cameron Laufer & JT Genter

Reviewed by Toni Southam

JAL First Class vs. ANA First Class: I Flew Both — Here’s My Comparison

January 13, 2026 0

Japan Airlines and ANA Airlines boast some of the best first class cabins in the sky. We put the airlines' first class products head to head, comparing the cabins, seats, service, dining, and airport experience to see which airline comes out on top. Plus, we share some tips on how to book these coveted award flights.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

How to Use ANA’s Award Calendar to Find Hard‑to‑Get Business and First Class Seats

October 16, 2025 0

ANA’s International Flight Award Availability Calendar is a good way to get a clear picture of ANA premium award space at a glance. For travelers searching for one or two seats, the calendar can save hours of manual searching by highlighting the few dates when business class is actually available.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

The Ultimate Guide to Booking ANA Award Flights — And How to Earn Mileage Club Miles

August 5, 2025 26

All Nippon Airlines (ANA), Japan’s largest carrier, is a member of the world's largest airline alliance, Star Alliance, and also has partnerships with several non-alliance airlines, including Etihad and Virgin Atlantic. Here's how to book ANA Mileage Club awards and rules you should know about the program.

Samantha Holland & Carissa Rawson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

ANA Mileage Club Guide: How to Earn, Redeem, and Maximize This Valuable Amex Transfer Partner

June 29, 2025 0

ANA Mileage Club is a frequent flyer program you don’t want to overlook — especially if you collect Amex points. With some of the best redemption rates for premium cabin travel and a strong lineup of airline partners, ANA miles can unlock serious value. This in-depth guide covers how to earn ANA miles, book award flights, maximize sweet spots, and navigate the program’s unique rules.

Ian Snyder & Carissa Rawson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

ANA to Introduce One-Way Award Bookings, but Hike the Cost of High Season Tickets and Axe Round the Worlds

April 8, 2025 1

In just over two months, ANA Mileage Club will roll out three rather big changes. Starting June 24, 2025, the Tokyo-based airline will begin allowing one-way award bookings — but it will also increase the number of miles required for several awards and completely axe Round the World award tickets. Here are the details.

Tyler Glatt

When Do ANA Miles Expire? A Breakdown of ANA Mileage Club's Complicated Expiration Policy

February 16, 2025 4

ANA Miles expire according to one of the most complex mileage expiration policies we have seen. Depending on how the miles were earned, they can fall into one of four different expiration groups. Here's a breakdown of what to know about ANA's expiration policy.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Best ANA Mileage Club Award Sweet Spots: Seven Great Ways To Redeem Your Miles

January 25, 2025 34

With the seemingly constant devaluations in U.S. frequent flyer programs, those looking to maximize their points and miles should look further afield. Foreign loyalty programs can offer tons of value if you know where to look. A great example is ANA Mileage Club, offering multiple sweet spots worth your hard-earned rewards.

Dan Miller & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Fly Between Honolulu and Tokyo for as Few as 17,500 Amex Points Round-Trip Through This ANA Award Sale

December 23, 2024 0

ANA is out with a new award sale, which makes some of the cheapest round-trip awards to Japan even cheaper. For a limited time, you can book trips between Tokyo and Honolulu and pay 50% fewer Mileage Club miles. Here are the details on ANA's brand-new award sale.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Earn 9X ANA Mileage Club Miles on IHG Stays This Summer

July 5, 2024 2

IHG One Rewards has launched a new promotion offering members triple ANA miles on eligible stays worldwide through August 31, 2024. ANA Mileage Club members can earn up to 15,000 bonus miles through this promotion. But should you take advantage of this offer? Here are the details to help you decide.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

ANA Mileage Club Award Charts and Stopover Rules

April 19, 2024 40

One trait of Japanese frequent flyer programs is the tendency to translate the program information in such meticulous detail that readers suffer from data overload. The original intention with our ANA post(s) was to crate just one guide that touched on award pricing, definitions, sweet spots, and how to book an award. But after digging into the program in depth, we’ve had to break it up into three posts. This installment covers the different award charts with ANA Mileage Club and some associated rules.

Samantha Holland & Jess Farley

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

ANA Mileage Club To Devalue Award Charts on April 18, 2024

April 19, 2024 0

We've got good news, and we've got bad news. The bad news? Well, the headline speaks for itself. The good news? ANA's award chart devaluation won't happen until April 18, 2024, so there's still time to book trips at the current rates before the Japanese airline hikes its award prices. Here's a look at what's changing with ANA Mileage Club's award charts and how the devaluation might impact you.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club No-Notice Devaluation of ANA First Class Awards

March 7, 2023 3

Bad news award travelers: One of the best sweet spots in the points and miles ecosystem just got devalued. Effective immediately, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is charging up to 42% more points for ANA first-class awards. Yet, somehow Flying Club might still be the best option for booking these awards. Here's a full breakdown of the changes — and the silver lining in the dark clouds.

JT Genter

ANA Increased Fuel Surcharges; Here's Why Those Prices Fluctuate

March 1, 2024 4

ANA just increased the fuel surcharges it levies on flights on its own flights. The new charges applied to tickets booked on or after October 1, 2022. The new surcharges are a substantial increase on the previous ones and will negatively impact the value of ANA awards. But thankfully you can avoid paying fuel surcharges entirely by booking through the right partner. Here are a few options to consider.

Sam Helmy

You Can Now Fly ANA Business Class to Japan for Just 45,000 Virgin Points One-Way

April 7, 2021 17

One of the sweetest sweet spots just got even sweeter! Flying Club members can now redeem Virgin points for one-way ANA awards in any class of service. Combined with this partnership's unbelievable award pricing, this opens incredible opportunities for flights to/from Japan. But don't delay — deals this good don't tend to last forever.

Patrick Stouffer

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