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Bilt Now Lets You Pay for Lyft Rides With Points — But Is It Worth It?

March 12, 2025 0

Bilt Rewards is expanding its Lyft partnership by now allowing members to use points for rides. Redeeming is simple through the Lyft app and offers members yet another way to use their Bilt Points. But should you redeem this way? Here's what you need to know.

Cameron Laufer

7 Best Ways to Redeem Delta SkyMiles for Maximum Value

March 8, 2025 91

The Delta SkyMiles frequent flyer program is a hard one to love. But despite the devaluations and astronomically high award pricing on some routes, there's still plenty of hidden value in the program. With some research and a little bit of patience, you can redeem SkyMiles for a great value. Here are seven great options.

Tyler Glatt & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hyatt’s 2025 Category Changes Hit Hard – 6 Properties I'm Sad To See Increase In Price

March 4, 2025 0

Hyatt announces category changes to its properties each year, and some years are worse than others. 2025's category changes are an especially rough for some of my favorite Hyatt redemptions. Here are six properties that you might want to book before the changes, and two that I'm excited to see become cheaper later this month.

Mark Jackson

Fly Across Africa With Avios: How to Book Airlink Awards via Qatar Airways

March 4, 2025 0

You can now use your Qatar Airways Avios to book flights on Airlink, the airline’s newest partner. This update follows the announcement of a partnership between Airlink and Qatar Airways. Here's what you need to know about this partnership and new redemption opportunity.

Sam Helmy

Best Western Pay With Points: How It Works, Plus Get 2,000 Points Back Per Stay

March 2, 2025 15

Want to stay at a Best Western hotel but don’t have enough points for a full award night? Best Western’s Pay with Points feature lets you use points to cover part of your stay, starting with as few as 5,000 points. Here’s how it works — plus details on an ongoing promotion that lets you earn 2,000 bonus points every time you use Pay with Points.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

You Can Book Etihad Business Class Through Flying Blue — Here’s Why It’s a Great Deal

February 28, 2025 0

If you’re interested in flying Etihad business class, Flying Blue now offers one of the best ways to book it. Award rates and out-of-pocket costs are often cheaper than Flying Blue. Here’s a look at the current award rates and how to earn the miles needed to reserve your flight.

Lauren Wynn

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Why I Speculatively Transfer Points During Transfer Bonuses

February 19, 2025 4

Most advice you'll hear says you should never speculatively transfer points to airline or hotel programs. There are several reasons for this. While I agree with the common wisdom, I consciously break from time to time. My reasons are specific to my situation. You should always critically think about what works best for you when it comes to getting the most out of your points.

Ian Snyder

JetBlue Adds Redemptions on TAP Air Portugal: Redeem TrueBlue Points for Flights to Europe and Beyond

January 31, 2025 0

JetBlue just added a new redemption partner: TAP Air Portugal. We've uncovered new options for flyers to travel from the U.S. to Europe using their TrueBlue points, with some business class awards costing just 59k points. But there are even more route options that could be enticing for the world explorers out there. Here are the details we know so far.

Mark Jackson

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

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

January 20, 2025 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 JT Genter

Avianca LifeMiles Guide: Unpublished Award Chart and 11 of the Best Sweet Spots for Star Alliance Awards

January 19, 2025 66

Using Avianca LifeMiles is a top choice for domestic and international travel on Star Alliance partners, due to the ease with which you can collect LifeMiles and the lack of carrier-imposed fuel surcharges. Discover our favorite LifeMiles award chart sweet spots and some great ways to rack up a ton of miles in this guide.

Ajay Jain & Ian Snyder

Reviewed by JT Genter

From Waldorf Astoria in Maui to a Suite in Puerto Rico: How My Family Saved Thousands by Buying Points

January 18, 2025 0

Buying points and miles can help you unlock luxury travel without juggling several credit cards. When discounts and bonuses come around , points can become a cost-effective way to save thousands on hotels and flights. Here's how I used this strategy to plan affordable, dream vacations in Maui and Puerto Rico — and how you can too.

Sidharth Krishnan

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Upgrade American Airlines Flights With AAdvantage Miles

January 18, 2025 2

You can use miles to upgrade your American Airlines flights, but how much will it cost? That depends on several factors. We'll show you how to upgrade with miles, how much it costs, and how to find upgrade space in this article.

Michelle Molloy & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Guide to Booking Budget Airlines With Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, or Citi Points

May 5, 2026 50

Although points and miles are typically used on larger carriers, they can be redeemed for tickets on low-cost carriers as well. Find out how to use your Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, and Citi points on low-cost carriers in this article.

Ajay Jain & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Lie Flat on a Budget: 9 Business Class Flights You Can Book for 50,000 Miles or Less

January 16, 2025 0

I love finding great deals, and flying business class for 50,000 miles or less is unbeatable. From Qatar Airways Qsuites to Aer Lingus business class to Dublin, here are nine sweet spots that make lie-flat travel more accessible.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

65 Luxury Hotels You Can Book With Hilton or Hyatt Points: Which Option Offers Better Value?

January 16, 2025 0

We found dozens of luxury hotels that can be booked using both Hilton Honors points and World of Hyatt points. Here we compare points and cash rates at each of these properties to determine which provides a better value.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

From Maldives in Qatar Qsuite to Sydney in First: My 9 Best Mileage Redemptions of 2024

January 1, 2025 0

In 2024, my wife and I redeemed over 1.5 million points and miles to travel around the world, mostly in business and first class. From Qatar Qsuite to Lufthansa First Class, here are our 9 best redemptions for 2024.

JT Genter

Stretch Your IHG Points Further: 12 Best Redemptions Under 25k Points Per Night

December 26, 2024 0

IHG may be best known for its Holiday Inn Express hotels, but the hotel chain has plenty more to offer. If you're looking to stretch your IHG One Rewards points, here are 12 low-priced but high-value properties where AwardWallet users have gotten at least 0.93 cents per point in value.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Family Points Pooling: Combine Miles for Faster Free Travel

December 26, 2024 1

Family pooling lets you combine miles into one account, making it easier for families (and sometimes friends) to reach award redemptions faster. Many airlines and hotel programs offer this for free, helping groups travel together using shared points. Here’s how pooling miles can bring your family closer to their next trip.

Jenna Hansen & Kennedy Miller

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Emirates Skywards+ Subscriptions: Unlock 20% Off Emirates Award Redemptions and Much More

December 20, 2024 7

There truly is a subscription for everything. And while subscription plans rarely present compelling value, the math on the one Emirates offers might surprise you. Here are the details of the available plans — and how they might be useful to even periodic Emirates travelers.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

W Las Vegas Opens at Mandalay Bay — But Should You Redeem Marriott Points for Award Nights?

December 19, 2024 0

The W Las Vegas at the MGM Mandalay Bay Complex is now open. Marriott Bonvoy members can now earn and redeem points for stays at this iconic Las Vegas property. But should you redeem your Marriott points here? Let's take a look at the numbers.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

The (Unofficial) MileagePlus Award Chart for United and Partner Airline Flights

December 19, 2024 31

Although United Airlines no longer publishes award charts, we’ve compiled an unofficial guide to help you navigate award pricing for both United-operated and partner flights. Here's a look at the rates so that you know what you'll pay when it's time to redeem.

Ross Denkin & Brie Bash

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 18, 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

A Complete Guide to United Airlines MileagePlus Award Travel Rules

December 7, 2024 4

United MileagePlus is one of the most useful frequent-flyer programs for U.S.-based travelers. In this post, we'll cover the key rules for United award travel so that you have the necessary tools to book your next trip.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

Phantom Award Space Explained: Avoid the Trap of Unbookable Flights

December 7, 2024 1

Have you ever transferred points to book an award flight only to face an error when confirming it? This frustrating scenario, known as "phantom award space," happens more often than you'd think. Let’s look at why phantom award availability occurs and what steps you can take to help keep it from happening to you.

Senitra Horbrook

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How to Book Stopovers on Emirates Flights: Maximize Your Award Travel and Layovers

December 1, 2024 0

Want to make the most of your trip on Emirates? Here is how you can add a stopover to an Emirates award ticket. With multiple fifth freedom routes, there are a good number of places to consider adding a stopover, including Milan, Athens, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Sydney. Plus, consider using the complimentary Dubai Connect service on an especially long layover in Dubai.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Book Qatar Qsuite Awards to the Maldives for Just 85,000 Avios

November 23, 2024 1

If you want to fly the best business class seats in the sky to the Maldives, look no further than Qatar Airways Qsuite. Here's how to enjoy several hours in luxury for just 85,000 Avios.

Lauren Wynn

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Will the Recent Changes to Southwest’s Cash + Points Feature Make It Worth Using?

November 22, 2024 2

Earlier last year, Southwest introduced "Cash + Points" — a booking option that allows travelers to pay with two currencies. But with changes rolling out for 2025, it's worth revisiting Southwest's Cash + Points option.

Tyler Glatt

American Airlines Award Chart: How Many AAdvantage Miles Do AA and Partner Award Flights Cost?

November 16, 2024 2

American Airlines has two different award charts: one for AA flights and another for partner airlines. In this article, we will discuss how to book award flights through the AAdvantage program and how you can redeem your miles for the best value.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Best Ways To Redeem Citi ThankYou® Points

October 26, 2024 0

Citi ThankYou® Points are one of the most valuable flexible reward currencies out there. Although they don't get as much love as competitors like American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points can be used for incredible redemptions with a variety of hotel and airline partners. Here are the best uses of your Citi points.

Carissa Rawson & Ian Snyder

Reviewed by JT Genter

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