Tag: Using Points

Chase Extends Pay Yourself Back: Eligible Cards, Categories, and Redemption Rates for More Than Two Dozen Cards

Chase Extends Pay Yourself Back: Eligible Cards, Categories, and Redemption Rates for More Than Two Dozen Cards

October 2, 2026 30

Chase's Pay Yourself Back has become a staple of Chase's rewards ecosystem, and categories have been extended through at least December 2026. Whether you have a Sapphire card, Ink business card, or airline cards from United, Southwest, or Aeroplan, you can redeem your earnings against certain purchases.

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

Choice Privileges Adds Free Points Sharing Between Members

Choice Privileges Adds Free Points Sharing Between Members

October 1, 2026 0

Choice Privileges has added the ability to share points between accounts — for free. With so many loyalty programs removing points sharing, it's almost jarring to see a program introduce it for the first time. Here's everything to know about this exciting new feature.

Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Points Path Review: Compare Cash and Award Prices in Google Flights

Points Path Review: Compare Cash and Award Prices in Google Flights

September 30, 2026 3

Points Path is a browser extension that makes it easier to compare cash and award prices without bouncing between Google Flights and individual airline websites. It offers free and paid membership options, plus tools to help find and track award flights. Here's how to get Points Path, how to use it, and how it can save you money, points, and time.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Get a 150% Bonus on Frontier Airlines Miles Purchases Through October 23 (1.08¢ Each)

Get a 150% Bonus on Frontier Airlines Miles Purchases Through October 23 (1.08¢ Each)

September 30, 2026 1

Frontier Airlines just launched another deal on buying miles. Through October 23, 2026, you can get a 150% bonus when purchasing miles, dropping the cost to just 1.08¢ per mile. This sale won't be around forever, so you'll have to act soon if you're interested. Here are all the details.

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Plan an Award Trip Step by Step — From Travel Goal to Booking

How To Plan an Award Trip Step by Step — From Travel Goal to Booking

September 27, 2026 7

Points and miles can make expensive travel more affordable — but only if you earn the right rewards for the trip you want to take. This guide walks you through how to plan a trip with points and miles, from choosing your destination and researching award options to earning the rewards you need and booking your trip.

Patrick Stouffer & Toni Southam

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Share and Combine Capital One Venture Miles Across Your Accounts and With Others

How to Share and Combine Capital One Venture Miles Across Your Accounts and With Others

September 25, 2026 45

Capital One offers a generous policy of letting cardholders share miles with anyone who has a miles-earning Capital One card. With no limits or fees, it’s easier to pool rewards and reach your next trip faster. Here's how it works.

Ashley Onadele & Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Air Canada and Starbucks Partnership: Should You Convert Aeroplan Points to Stars?

Air Canada and Starbucks Partnership: Should You Convert Aeroplan Points to Stars?

September 24, 2026 1

Did you know that Air Canada partners with Starbucks? Aeroplan members can earn bonus points and Status Qualifying Credits with Starbucks reloads or transfer Aeroplan points to Starbucks Stars. But is this a good deal? Here's a breakdown of how the transfer works and whether you should take advantage of this partnership.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

See Two Places for the Price of One: How To Add a Free Stopover Using Alaska Airlines Points

See Two Places for the Price of One: How To Add a Free Stopover Using Alaska Airlines Points

September 23, 2026 11

You book a flight for almost free using points, plus you get to add an additional stop in another city for free along the way. But that's exactly what Alaska Airlines lets you do when you book a qualifying award flight! Here's how.

Jenna Hansen & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Last Call for These Amex, Chase, and Capital One Transfer Bonuses — Plus the Full List of Current Offers

Last Call for These Amex, Chase, and Capital One Transfer Bonuses — Plus the Full List of Current Offers

September 22, 2026 6

Transferrable point programs often offer transfer bonuses to sweeten transferring points to airline and hotel partners. By taking advantage of one of these limited-time offers, you'll wind up with more points than you initially transferred. Here's the complete list of active transfer bonuses.

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Top Ways to Redeem Capital One Venture Miles for Travel Within the U.S., to the Caribbean, and More

Top Ways to Redeem Capital One Venture Miles for Travel Within the U.S., to the Caribbean, and More

September 19, 2026 4

The Capital One Venture is offering new cardholders the chance to earn 75,000 bonus miles. The miles alone are worth a minimum $750 toward travel purchases. But if you know how to use Capital One's :cap1_partners_air: airline partners, you can unlock far more savings with the same number of miles. Here’s our guide to the best redemptions for flights within North America — including Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

JT Genter & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Qatar Relaxes Restrictions on Using Avios for Friends and Family — Here’s How the Rules Work Now

Qatar Relaxes Restrictions on Using Avios for Friends and Family — Here’s How the Rules Work Now

September 16, 2026 2

To combat fraud, Qatar Airways has added restrictions on booking award flights for other people. While it's still possible, you'll need to utilize one of two programs — Family & Friends or My List — to do so. Qatar has added a workaround for elite members, but it's still not as open-ended as before. Here's what to know about using Qatar Avios to book flights for other people.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

You Can Now Invest Your Chase Ultimate Rewards Points — But Should You?

You Can Now Invest Your Chase Ultimate Rewards Points — But Should You?

September 16, 2026 3

Chase just announced a new "Invest Your Points" feature available to cardholders of Chase Ultimate Rewards-earning credit cards. This is an interesting proposition, but you'll likely get more value by redeeming points for travel than for investments. Here's what you need to know about Chase's new investment redemption method.

Harrison Pierce

IHG One Rewards Guide: How To Earn, Redeem, and Get the Most From IHG Points

IHG One Rewards Guide: How To Earn, Redeem, and Get the Most From IHG Points

September 14, 2026 13

With over 7,000 properties in over 100 countries around the world, IHG hotels are ubiquitous. Thanks to generous promotions, reasonable award rates, and a great credit card portfolio, IHG One Rewards is a favorite hotel loyalty program for many. In this post, we cover everything you need to know about the program — from how to earn and redeem points to program features and elite status.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Choice Reveals 18 College Football VIP Packages — Here’s What You Can Bid On

Choice Reveals 18 College Football VIP Packages — Here’s What You Can Bid On

October 2, 2026 0

Choice Privileges just added dozens of football events to its "Choice Experiences" platform for events this fall. Alongside the popular racing packages, Choice offers VIP passes to a wide selection of football games.

Zhanna Startseva

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Partner Award Flights Explained: How To Find and Book Airline Award Space

Partner Award Flights Explained: How To Find and Book Airline Award Space

September 13, 2026 54

Redeeming miles for partner award flights is a great way to increase the value of your frequent flyer miles. Unfortunately, the process is often misunderstood and can be daunting for first-timers. How do you know which airlines you can book, and how do you find the flights? We cover all of this and more in our guide to partner award availability.

Ian Snyder & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Save Your Wallet by Booking Flights From These Countries That Limit Fuel Surcharges

Save Your Wallet by Booking Flights From These Countries That Limit Fuel Surcharges

September 13, 2026 0

Many air carriers levy "carrier-imposed surcharges," often referred to as "fuel surcharges." These extra fees can add up quickly when you book a flight using miles. However, some countries restrict or otherwise influence how these surcharges are assessed, which you may be able to use to your advantage.

Mark Jackson & Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Why MaxMyPoint Is Our Favorite Way to Search for Hotel Award Availability

Why MaxMyPoint Is Our Favorite Way to Search for Hotel Award Availability

September 11, 2026 1

MaxMyPoint is a newer tool designed to help travelers redeem their hotel points. With coverage for Hyatt, Hilton, IHG, and Marriott, you can search thousands of properties worldwide for live award availability. There are both paid and free options, plus the ability to set alerts when new rewards open up. Here's how it works.

Carissa Rawson & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Toni Southam

IHG Point Transfers: Who Can Move Points for Free and When It Makes Sense

IHG Point Transfers: Who Can Move Points for Free and When It Makes Sense

September 11, 2026 9

IHG lets Diamond Elite members and eligible IHG Business Rewards members transfer points to other IHG accounts free of charge. Other members have to pay a charge of $5 per 1,000 points to transfer points. Here are the limits on free transfers and alternatives to paying transfer fees.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Launching Today: Get Tickets for Three New Exclusive United Airlines Behind-The-Scenes Experiences From 40K Miles

Launching Today: Get Tickets for Three New Exclusive United Airlines Behind-The-Scenes Experiences From 40K Miles

September 8, 2026 1

Beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026, United MileagePlus cardholders can purchase tickets for three behind-the-scenes experiences with United. Here's what's included in the packages, how to snag tickets, and a few ways to top off your account so you're ready to act when sales open.

Skye Class & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How (and Why) to Combine Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Between Credit Cards

How (and Why) to Combine Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Between Credit Cards

September 7, 2026 60

If you have multiple Chase credit cards that earn Ultimate Rewards, it is important to combine the points earned on each card. This allows you to maximize the value received from all of your rewards. So, how do you combine your rewards? And which card should you combine your rewards with? Read on to find out.

Miguel Rueda & Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by JT Genter

Step-By-Step Instructions of How to Transfer Chase Points to United MileagePlus

Step-By-Step Instructions of How to Transfer Chase Points to United MileagePlus

September 6, 2026 2

With daily flights to hundreds of destinations and a deep roster of partner airlines, there's incredible value you can unlock with United MileagePlus miles. If you're working with a sum of Chase Ultimate Rewards, you can easily convert them into valuable miles. In this post, we'll teach you how to transfer Chase points to United in just a few simple steps.

Tyler Glatt & Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Earn 20,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles Through a Bask Bank New Account Offer

Earn 20,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles Through a Bask Bank New Account Offer

September 3, 2026 7

Bask just launched a new offer of 20,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account and meet deposit requirements. You'll need to open your new account before November 30, 2026 to take advantage. Don't miss the chance to earn miles that can take you to over 1,000 destinations and travel in some of the best business- and first-class products in the skies.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

Citi Gift Card Sale: Save 10% When You Redeem ThankYou Points for Select Gift Cards for a Limited Time

Citi Gift Card Sale: Save 10% When You Redeem ThankYou Points for Select Gift Cards for a Limited Time

October 1, 2026 0

Citi is offering a 10% discount on select gift cards when you redeem ThankYou® Points for a limited time. That means you can snag a $25 gift card for just 2,250 points. It’s not the highest-value redemption, but it’s a practical one. Here's how the deal works — and whether it's worth it.

Zhanna Startseva & Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Best Points and Miles for Flights to Australia and New Zealand

The Best Points and Miles for Flights to Australia and New Zealand

August 31, 2026 77

Flying to the South Pacific using points and miles can be one of the most difficult challenges a points and miles enthusiast can encounter. There is a limited selection of flights operated by a limited number of airlines, and it takes a long time to get there. However, there are still sweet spot redemptions out there, especially if you book in advance or at the last minute.

Ajay Jain & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Virgin Atlantic’s Reward Seat Checker Makes Finding Cheap Award Flights Easy

Virgin Atlantic’s Reward Seat Checker Makes Finding Cheap Award Flights Easy

August 31, 2026 5

Thanks to the Virgin Atlantic reward seat checker, searching for Virgin Atlantic award space is now a piece of cake. The tool allows you to peruse award availability by calendar month, saving you from searching day by day or a week at a time. Here's how it it works.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Award Availability Explained: How To Find and Book Flights With Miles

Award Availability Explained: How To Find and Book Flights With Miles

August 30, 2026 23

Have you ever felt like you can’t use miles for any of the trips you want to take? Booking award travel is one of the biggest challenges for points and miles beginners. In this post, we’ll explain how award availability works and why it’s one of the most important concepts to master so you can use your miles to get where you want to go.

Dan Miller & Ajay Jain

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Point.me Review: The Game-Changing Award Availability Tool That Just Got Better

Point.me Review: The Game-Changing Award Availability Tool That Just Got Better

August 30, 2026 16

Point.me allows members to search for flights across dozens of different airline programs and compare booking methods in real time. It's recently gotten major upgrades, from drastically reducing search times to a completely redesigned Explore tool. Here's everything to know about Point.me and how to use it.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Maximizing Aeroplan Stopovers: Sweet Spots, Rules, and Examples

Maximizing Aeroplan Stopovers: Sweet Spots, Rules, and Examples

August 26, 2026 30

Travelers can pay just 5,000 extra Aeroplan points to book a stopover. This feature allows travelers to build highly customized itineraries as part of the same award. While nearly an unlimited number of options exist, we highly just few examples of how to make the most of Aeroplan stopovers and open-jaw awards, including saving points by flying longer and how to save 35,000 points on business-class trips to Asia.

Ross Denkin & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Wells Fargo Travel Portal Guide: How It Works and When To Use It

Wells Fargo Travel Portal Guide: How It Works and When To Use It

August 24, 2026 0

The Wells Fargo travel portal lets you use your rewards to book flights, hotel stays, car rentals, and even activities. But booking through the portal isn't always the best use of your points. Here's how the Wells Fargo travel portal works, what you can book, and what to consider before redeeming your rewards.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Gondola Review: A Win for Catching Price Drops and Making Loyalty-Eligible Hotel Bookings

Gondola Review: A Win for Catching Price Drops and Making Loyalty-Eligible Hotel Bookings

August 23, 2026 3

Gondola is a travel portal that promises to help you earn more on every stay thanks to loyalty-eligible bookings. While it might not be as popular as its competitors, it offers functionality that can't be beat — including auto-rebooking if you book a refundable room and your hotel gets cheaper before you check in. And the best part? Gondola is completely free to use. Here's everything to know about Gondola, including how to maximize its integration with AwardWallet.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

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