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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
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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
JT Genter

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

The Best Points and Miles for Flights to Australia and New Zealand
The Best Points and Miles for Flights to Australia and New Zealand
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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 JainShawn Gallagher
Ajay Jain & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Maximizing Aeroplan Stopovers: Sweet Spots, Rules, and Examples
Maximizing Aeroplan Stopovers: Sweet Spots, Rules, and Examples
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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 DenkinCameron Laufer
Ross Denkin & Cameron Laufer

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
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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
Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Point.me Levels Up Explore Tool: Easily Discover Where Your Points Can Take You
Point.me Levels Up Explore Tool: Easily Discover Where Your Points Can Take You
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If you've got a stash of points and miles but aren't quite sure where to go, Point.me — the award search tool — has a solution. The aptly named Explore tool gives you a bird's-eye view of available award flights across multiple cities — an invaluable resource for travelers who want to make a redemption but don’t have a particular destination in mind. Here's how the Point.me Explore tool works, and new features to be aware of.

Harrison PierceTyler Glatt
Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hilton Free Night Certificates: How To Earn Them and Redeem for Top Value
Hilton Free Night Certificates: How To Earn Them and Redeem for Top Value
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Hilton has multiple co-branded credit cards with a free night certificate as a benefit. These certificates can offer incredible value with a little bit of planning and research. Certificates are not capped by a point amount or category (like many other free nights), and they can be used at all but a short list of excluded properties. Here are all the details.

Senitra HorbrookToni Southam
Senitra Horbrook & Toni Southam

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Use Qatar Avios for Friends and Family: Restrictions and Workarounds
How To Use Qatar Avios for Friends and Family: Restrictions and Workarounds
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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
Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Guide to Seats.aero: Track 24 Airline Programs, Find Upgrades and First Class Awards, and More
Guide to Seats.aero: Track 24 Airline Programs, Find Upgrades and First Class Awards, and More
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As frequent award travelers, Seats.aero is one of the tools we appreciate the most. Seats.aero makes searching for award availability far easier than digging around various airline websites in the hopes of stumbling across a bookable seat. This beginner's guide has everything you need to know about Seats.aero, including several new revolutionary features.

Harrison PierceTyler Glatt
Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter