Best Ways to Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles — From 5K Domestic Deals to First Class Suites by Brie Bash and Miguel Rueda August 1, 2025 36 American Airlines offers travelers a number of great opportunities, both domestic and international, to redeem their hard-earned miles. Dynamic pricing presents domestic sweet spot opportunities, while American's region-based global award chart offers endless international sweet spots. Here's a roundup of our favorite AAdvantage® sweet spots currently available.
Layover vs. Stopover: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters for Award Travel by Jenna Hansen July 30, 2025 1 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.
Qatar Airways’ New Award Calendar Can Help You Find Qsuite Awards — But It’s Not Perfect by Cameron Laufer July 28, 2025 0 Qatar Airways has introduced a calendar view that shows Privilege Club members when Qsuite award space is available. This new tool can save a lot of time compared to checking dates one at a time. Here's how it works — and the limitations to be aware of.
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.
Top Ways to Redeem Capital One Venture Miles for Travel Within the U.S., to the Caribbean, and More by JT Genter and Cameron Laufer July 26, 2025 4 AwardWallet receives compensation from advertising partners for links on the blog. The opinions expressed here are our own and have not been reviewed, provided, or approved by any bank advertiser. Here's our complete list of Advertisers.Some travelers may overlook the...
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 0 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.
Hurry To Score Infield Baseball Tickets for Just 5,000 Capital One Miles by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter July 24, 2025 5 Capital One offers a limited number of infield MLB tickets for just 5,000 miles each. And a new batch of these tickets was just released for games throughout August and September 2025. If you're a baseball fan — or just a fan of a great deal — you'll want to act quickly to scoop up these tickets before they're gone. Here's how to do so.
Frontier Airlines Is Selling Miles With a 150% Bonus — Buy Miles For Just 1.08¢ Each! by JT Genter and Andrew George Bradshaw July 23, 2025 1 Frontier Airlines just launched a new buy miles promotion offering an incredible 150% bonus points! This promotion will let you snag Frontier Miles for just 1.08¢ each when buying just 10k miles. Plus, you have some time to take advantage of this promotion — meaning you can top off your account just before you're ready to redeem them for solid value. Let's look at a few does it makes sense to buy Frontier Miles with this 150% bonus.
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.
How to Unearth the Hilton Points Calendar to Find the Cheapest Award Nights by Toni Southam and Jenna Hansen July 22, 2025 2 Hilton Honors offers an award calendar that allows you to search for an entire month — rather than night-by-night. This can be a great way to find the cheapest dates at a hotel. However, finding this calendar isn't exactly intuitive. Here's how to access Hilton's monthly award calendar and streamline the booking process.
How To Use American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles to Fly to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash July 17, 2025 0 American Airlines AAdvantage miles are one of the most versatile airline currencies you can earn. And thanks to their versatility, they can take you just about anywhere, including Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, and more. On top of that, American has an extensive partner airline network to give you options on how to get there. Here's all you need to know about using AAdvantage miles to get to Oceania and the South Pacific.
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 Redeem Amex Membership Rewards Points — And Which Options Offer the Best Value by Ian Snyder and Cameron Laufer July 12, 2025 3 Have Amex points and wondering what to do with them? From luxurious business class flights to poor-value gift cards, not all redemptions are created equal. This guide breaks down the best (and worst) ways to redeem your American Express Membership Rewards points—including sweet spots with ANA, Virgin Atlantic, Iberia, and more — so you can get the most value from every point.
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.
Choice Privileges Adds New Racing Experiences: Bid on VIP Packages from 50K by Sam Helmy and Zhanna Startseva July 10, 2025 0 Choice Privileges just added a new round of racing experiences to its "Experiences" platform. Currently, you can redeem just 4,000 Choice points (just 2k transferred points!) for grandstand tickets. Or, bid as few as 40,000 points to get a VIP pit road tour, driver meet and greet, and trackside catering. Here's a look at using your Choice Privileges points for experiences and how to place a bid.
Earn Triple Points on Hyatt Homes & Hideaways Vacation Rentals With This New Promotion by Skye Class July 9, 2025 2 Homes & Hideaways is Hyatt’s answer to Airbnb. And for a limited time, you can earn triple points on your stays. We cover how the program works, what you’ll earn, and why you might want to skip redeeming points for stays.
How to Earn and Redeem Marriott Points While Glamping at Postcard Cabins by Skye Class July 8, 2025 1 In 2024, Marriott announced an acquisition of Postcard Cabins, a network of luxury glamping cabins across the U.S. All 29 Postcard Cabins locations are now bookable exclusively through Marriott, allowing Bonvoy members to both earn and redeem points for these stays. Here’s what to know.
From Tokyo to Iceland: The Best Ways to Redeem Your JetBlue TrueBlue Points for Excellent Value by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt July 6, 2025 10 JetBlue points aren’t just for JetBlue. In fact, some of the best TrueBlue redemptions come from booking partner airlines — like Japan Airlines or Qatar Airways — where you can get 3 cents or more in value per point. We’ll show you the sweet spots that make your JetBlue stash go further.
Alaska Mileage Plan Adds Redemptions on Porter Airlines — Fly to Canada From 4.5k Miles Each Way! by Mark Jackson July 4, 2025 1 Alaska Mileage Plan members can now book awards on Porter Airlines using Alaska miles. The partnership between Porter and Alaska kicked off in late 2023, but until now, it hasn't been possible to book award travel on the airline using Alaska miles. Let's dig into the details of this new redemption partner and see if it makes sense for your future travels to and from Canada.
Chase Extends Pay Yourself Back: Eligible Cards, Categories, Dates & What You Need To Know by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt July 2, 2025 30 Chase's Pay Yourself Back has become a staple of Chase's rewards ecosystem, and categories have been extended through at least September 2025. 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. Here's how it works.
Singapore KrisFlyer Improves Rates for Miles + Cash and Non-Flight Redemptions — Up to 50% More Value by Sam Helmy June 30, 2025 1 Singapore will improve its KrisFlyer miles redemption rates starting July 1, 2025. These updated rates will apply to Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights, as well as redemptions through KrisShop, Kris+, and Pelago. The changes affect how you use KrisFlyer miles to pay for part of a cash purchase. Here's what you need to know.
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.
10 Reasons Why Korean Air SKYPASS Should Be on Your Radar by Ian Snyder June 25, 2025 7 Although SKYPASS miles are difficult to earn, travelers have plenty of solid reasons to love Korean Air SKYPASS. The frequent flier program of Korea's flag carrier boasts some excellent award sweet spots and other features you do not want to overlook. Here are ten reasons why you want to consider using the program for booking award travel.
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.
Maximize Your Points: Current Transfer Bonuses for Chase, Citi, and More by Tyler Glatt July 30, 2025 4 The only thing better than transferring credit card rewards points to a loyalty program is transferring those points with a bonus. 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.
4 Loyalty Programs to Check Before Buying Domestic Flights by Allie Johnson June 21, 2025 0 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.
Point.me Review: Game-Changing Award Availability Tool by Ross Denkin and Scott Sikes June 20, 2025 16 Point.me makes a monumental step forward in flight award search efficiency. Search multiple airlines and award programs all at once, instead of checking each individually. Plus, they provide guidance to help you turn your search results into booked flights. Here's our full review of this excellent service.
From Runways to Fairways: Bid Delta SkyMiles for Exclusive PGA Tour Experiences by Mark Jackson June 18, 2025 0 Several loyalty programs now offer ways to redeem hard-earned points and miles for events rather than travel. Delta’s new PGA Tour Collection is one of them, designed to deliver bespoke experiences for golf fans with plenty of SkyMiles to spend. Here’s what to know.
Bad News: Amex to Devalue the 35% Pay With Points Rebate This Fall by Cameron Laufer June 18, 2025 0 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express' 35% Pay with Points rebate for business and first-class flights booked with Amex Membership Rewards is set to change (read: be devalued) on September 18, 2025. Here's what Card Members need to know.
