Tag: Using Points

ANA Mileage Club Award Charts and Stopover Rules

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 byRyan Smith

Aeroplan’s Amazing Singapore Airlines Award Availability

Aeroplan’s Amazing Singapore Airlines Award Availability

March 12, 2024 4

Air Canada partners with an abundant number of airlines across the world. And among those partners is a fellow Star Alliance member, Singapore Airlines, which boasts a fan-favorite, lavish business-class product. Better yet, you can use Air Canada Aeroplan points to book one of these seats. Generally, availability is better, and the pricing is more attractive, than what you'll find with other programs.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byJT Genter

Point.Me Launches Free Search Tool for Amex Cardmembers

Point.Me Launches Free Search Tool for Amex Cardmembers

March 12, 2024 4

This week, Amex launched a new partnership with Point.me, letting travelers with an Amex Membership Rewards-earning card complete free Point.me searches. Here's how to utilize this free tool — and the limitations that might make you want to keep a full Point.me subscription instead.

JT Genter

Alaska Award Chart Changes Are Rolling Out

Alaska Award Chart Changes Are Rolling Out

March 11, 2024 0

If you've missed it, some big stuff is happening with Alaska Airlines. Let's start with the one you care about most when time is of the essence: The new award charts are rolling out. Not all of the "new" pricing is live yet, but here's what you should do right now if you've got miles and want to book some flights.

Ryan Smith

1,284 American Airlines Routes That You Can Book for Just 9,200 Points

1,284 American Airlines Routes That You Can Book for Just 9,200 Points

December 16, 2025 0

Qantas Frequent Flyer isn't a well-known mileage program for many Americans. But it should be on your radar if you want to turn Amex points, Capital One miles, or Citi points into cheap American Airlines awards. Here are the 1,280+ American Airlines routes that we found you can book for just 9,200 Qantas points each way.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byJT Genter

With Lufthansa Restricting First Class Partner Awards, What's the Booking Strategy?

With Lufthansa Restricting First Class Partner Awards, What's the Booking Strategy?

March 7, 2024 0

Lufthansa First Class is an aspirational redemption. But in recent years, it's become increasingly difficult to book. And according to reports, Lufthansa is altering how it makes First Class awards available to partner airlines. Here's a look at the new rules and a way to avoid having to book Lufthansa awards close-in.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byRyan Smith

You Can Now Upgrade Qantas Flights with AAdvantage® Miles

You Can Now Upgrade Qantas Flights with AAdvantage® Miles

March 5, 2024 0

One of the teased changes to the AAdvantage frequent flyer program for 2024 was mileage upgrades on partner airlines. Sure enough, American just introduced mileage upgrades on Qantas-operated flights. Here's what we know so far about this just-introduced redemption option.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byJT Genter

When and How You Can Book Award Flights for Friends and Family

When and How You Can Book Award Flights for Friends and Family

February 29, 2024 54

Having points and miles are great when it comes time to cash in for your dream trip. Don't forget though that in almost every case you can use your points and miles for friends and family without having to transfer anything to them. Simply book the award in their name.

Kennedy Miller

Reviewed byJT Genter

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

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 byRyan Smith

Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Exclusive Major League Soccer Experiences

Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Exclusive Major League Soccer Experiences

March 1, 2024 0

There's more that you can do with IHG One Rewards points than simply redeeming them for hotel and resort stays. Now, courtesy of IHG's evolving partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS), you can redeem points for ticket packages and exclusive experiences. Here's what you need to know about redeeming IHG points for a trip to the pitch.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byRyan Smith

Last Call: Book These Alaska Mileage Awards Before Award Chart Changes in March

Last Call: Book These Alaska Mileage Awards Before Award Chart Changes in March

February 21, 2024 4

Alaska Airlines will introduce new distance-based partner award charts in March 2024. That's coming soon. Until then, you can take advantage of the current pricing. Here are the Mileage Plan redemptions you'll want to make now — before they become a lot more expensive in the near future.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byRyan Smith

Save Miles by Booking United Award Flights Through LifeMiles

Save Miles by Booking United Award Flights Through LifeMiles

February 19, 2024 0

LifeMiles has been my go-to currency for booking select United flights within the U.S. As a Star Alliance member, you can book any United flight with Avianca LifeMiles that has space available for partners. But there are some idiosyncrasies of the LifeMiles program that make it especially good for booking short flights within the continental United States.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed byRyan Smith

Etihad Still Restricts Premium Awards With Partners, but AA Has More Clarity Now

Etihad Still Restricts Premium Awards With Partners, but AA Has More Clarity Now

February 19, 2024 10

Etihad's premium cabin award space is heavily restricted on both Aeroplan and American Airlines partner award bookings. While the awards have vanished on the Aeroplan site, they are heavily restricted on AA with lots of phantom award space. What's going on? Here's what we know at this point, including what looks like a new rule for bookings via AA.

Tyler Glatt & Sam Helmy

Here's How the New Point.Me Explore Tool Works

Here's How the New Point.Me Explore Tool Works

February 17, 2024 1

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 new 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.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byRyan Smith

Best Airlines for International Lap Infant Award Tickets

Best Airlines for International Lap Infant Award Tickets

February 15, 2024 30

A widely known cornerstone in the travel community is that babies under the age of two can travel domestically for free as a lap infant. However, it’s not as simple with lap infants and international award tickets. One would assume that a parent could book an international award ticket and merely add their lap infant to the reservation. However, there are various forms of airline-dependent fees involved. Knowing the pricing structure before you book could save you a pretty penny — or a pile of points.

Ashley Onadele

Reviewed byRyan Smith

The Best Ways To Get to South Africa on Points and Miles

The Best Ways To Get to South Africa on Points and Miles

October 22, 2025 32

Few places on earth evoke a sense of adventure and exploration like South Africa. Unfortunately, it's pretty expensive to get there — especially in the pointy end of the plane. But if you play your cards right, you can get there on points and miles. Here's a look at five frequent flyer programs that offer great value for flights to South Africa.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byRyan Smith

You Can Now Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Experiences

You Can Now Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Experiences

February 12, 2024 0

The IHG One Rewards Access platform is offering up a host of sporting opportunities in 2024 with deals across various sports, including tennis, rugby, and major league soccer. That means you can now use your IHG points for experiences. Should you? Let's take a look.

Sam Helmy

Save Points and Miles Using Unpublished Award Sweet Spots

Save Points and Miles Using Unpublished Award Sweet Spots

August 19, 2024 2

From flying business class across the Atlantic for just 35k miles to paying fewer miles for flying further, sometimes awards price out cheaper than they should. Here's a roundup of our favorite unpublished award sweet spots.

Ross Denkin

Reviewed byJT Genter

Delta Adds SkyMiles Redemptions on AirBaltic Flights, With a Catch

Delta Adds SkyMiles Redemptions on AirBaltic Flights, With a Catch

February 8, 2024 0

Delta and AirBaltic just took their relatively new partnership to the next level. Travelers can now book AirBaltic awards using Delta SkyMiles. However, there's a limitation to this new redemption option that limits its usefulness. Here's what you need to know about redeeming Delta SkyMiles for AirBaltic.

JT Genter

683 United Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,000 Aeroplan Points

683 United Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,000 Aeroplan Points

February 8, 2024 4

One of the most consistent ways to redeem Aeroplan points for great value is right here in the United States: on United Airlines flights under 500 miles. For these flights, you'll pay just 6,000 Aeroplan points. Here's a list of the 683 routes where we've found this excellent award rate, plus a review of Air Canada's transfer partners and other ways to get Aeroplan points.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byJT Genter

Book Now: Turkish Airlines to Devalue Miles & Smiles, Introduce New Award Charts

Book Now: Turkish Airlines to Devalue Miles & Smiles, Introduce New Award Charts

February 7, 2024 2

Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles seems to be in the process of devaluing its award chart. A change to the carrier's website indicates that a change to its beloved award pricing is likely on the horizon. But higher rates have yet to go live, meaning you still have time to take advantage of current award pricing. Here's what you need to know about Turkish Airlines' potential new award charts.

Tyler Glatt

Which Luxury Hotel Brands Offer the Best Value for Your Points?

Which Luxury Hotel Brands Offer the Best Value for Your Points?

February 6, 2024 6

No two luxury hotel brands are alike. And on top of that, neither are the values of what your hotel points are worth at these properties. But AwardWallet has done the math, and the results are in. Here are the luxury hotel brands where your hotel points will go the farthest.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byJT Genter

Luxury for Less: The 15 Best-Value Marriott Bonvoy Redemptions for Luxury Stays

Luxury for Less: The 15 Best-Value Marriott Bonvoy Redemptions for Luxury Stays

January 27, 2024 27

As one of the largest hotel chains in the world, Marriott's portfolio includes all levels of hotels, from budget to top-of-the-line luxury. And now, Marriott's most expensive hotels are within your reach, thanks to Bonvoy points. Check out our list of the best luxury properties where your Bonvoy points can provide incredible value.

Tyler Glatt

When and How To Upgrade Paid Airline Tickets With Points and Miles

When and How To Upgrade Paid Airline Tickets With Points and Miles

January 26, 2024 91

One of the best ways to redeem points and miles is for international business-class award tickets. Your points go the furthest this way, and the numbers prove it. Unfortunately, awards in some of the most premium cabins come at...well, a premium. But you also can access business and first class by paying a cash fare and upgrading with miles. And sometimes, it can make a lot of sense. Here's a look at when it does.

Tyler Glatt

You Can Now Redeem Virgin Points for Eurostar Vouchers, But You Shouldn’t. Here’s Why.

You Can Now Redeem Virgin Points for Eurostar Vouchers, But You Shouldn’t. Here’s Why.

January 23, 2024 0

Virgin Red — the joint loyalty program of all Virgin brands, such as Virgin Atlantic — rolled out a new partnership with Eurostar. And with the partnership comes a new way to redeem your Virgin points. However, just because you can redeem Virgin points for Eurostar train vouchers doesn't mean you should. In fact, you should steer clear. Here's why.

Tyler Glatt

The Best Uses of Emirates Skywards Miles

The Best Uses of Emirates Skywards Miles

January 30, 2024 66

Emirates holds a lot of prestige in the aviation industry, primarily for its overly luxurious First Class product. The Skywards program isn't as amazing, but we're here to help you get the most out of Skywards miles and understand where you can save money on select award flights.

Ian Snyder & Tyler Glatt

British Airways Avios Plus Cash: Which Redemption Option Should You Pick?

British Airways Avios Plus Cash: Which Redemption Option Should You Pick?

January 10, 2024 0

The award price you see at first on British Airways' website isn't necessarily the price you'll have to pay. And depending on the number of Avios in your account — or your appetite for fuel surcharges — that could mean more Avios and less cash, or vice versa. Here's all you need to know about which option you should pick from the many Avios plus cash options for your next flight.

Tyler Glatt

Another Devaluation: British Airways Makes Avios Awards up to 125% More Expensive

Another Devaluation: British Airways Makes Avios Awards up to 125% More Expensive

January 4, 2024 3

When no one is looking, British Airways tends to take an axe to one of its award charts. And this time, the victim is the chart for flights operated by British Airways. Now, you'll redeem as much as 125% more Avios for your next award flight on British Airways. Here's what you need to know.

Tyler Glatt

How Points and Miles Helped Me Visit Every Country in the World

How Points and Miles Helped Me Visit Every Country in the World

December 25, 2023 7

I recently completed my goal of visiting every country in the world. I probably would've eventually completed this goal in the future, years from now, at a much slower and more expensive pace. Instead, learning about points and miles greatly accelerated the number of countries I could afford to visit every year.

Ryan Smith

New: You Can Now Book Hilton Free Night Rewards via Hilton's Website Chat

New: You Can Now Book Hilton Free Night Rewards via Hilton's Website Chat

March 28, 2024 2

The Hilton Free Night Reward is arguably the most valuable hotel free night award available. You can redeem this certificate for a free night at almost any Hilton property. The hassle has been having to call Hilton to redeem it. The good news is you can now book Hilton free night rewards right on Hilton's website by using the agent chat function. Here's how to get a real agent and tips on how to make the process as easy as possible.

JT Genter

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