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Point.Me Launches ‘QuickLook’ Tool To Preview Award Availability in Seconds

September 14, 2023

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Starting today, Point.Me users will start seeing the option to "QuickLook" at award availability on select routes. Instead of waiting to search for live award pricing, this new feature shows data from recent searches performed on the same route and dates. And you'll see those results in a matter of seconds rather than waiting for minutes. Here's how it works.

U.S. Bank Will Match Certain Charity & Nonprofit Donations From Altitude Go Cardholders

by Ryan Smith

September 13, 2023

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Good news for those with the U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card: U.S. Bank says it will match donations to eligible charities and nonprofit organizations. This is a new benefit for cardholders starting September 13, 2023.

Get a Discount if You Book Avianca LifeMiles Awards in Advance

by Tyler Glatt

September 10, 2023

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Avianca now offers an early mileage discount on Avianca-operated award flights. Flights booked more than 30 days in advance qualify for this discount, which is a helpful way to conserve LifeMiles. This once-temporary promotion is now permanent. Here's all you need to know.

Best Aeromexico Rewards Sweet Spots

by Sam Helmy

September 10, 2023

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Since its devaluation, Aeromexico Rewards has eliminated most of the outstanding award sweet spots from its program. However, there are still some excellent choices for awards between the U.S. and Mexico and on routes to South America.

How To Use Chase Ultimate Rewards in 2025

by Ashley Onadele

June 24, 2025

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Chase Sapphire Points, known as Ultimate Rewards, can be used in a variety of ways. You can book travel with them through UltimateRewards.com or transfer points at a 1:1 ratio to a number of partners, including Marriott, Hyatt and United. These are the ways to use your points, including which are best.

Virgin Atlantic Adds LATAM Award Bookings. Here’s the New Award Chart.

by JT Genter

August 17, 2023

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Virgin Atlantic just added award redemptions on LATAM-operated flights. That means travelers now have even more options for booking award flights to South America and even more uses for their Virgin points. Here are the details we know so far about this expanded partnership.

22 Different Ways To Redeem Ultimate Rewards

by Miguel Rueda

August 6, 2023

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Chase Ultimate Rewards® are one of the most valuable and most flexible rewards currencies available. They can be redeemed directly through the Chase Travel Portal, easily transferred to one of Chases's many travel partners, used to pay for purchases and experiences, redeemed for statement credits and more. Here are 22 ways you can use them.

1,850 United Award Routes We Found That You Can Book for Just 14,000 Points

by Tyler Glatt

August 5, 2023

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United Airlines has repeatedly devalued its award chart in recent months. So, we are peering into United's partner network in search of value. Enter the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program. As long as there's saver award availability, you can fly any United domestic flight and routes to and from Canada using just 14,000 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles. Here are 534 nonstop and 1,316 connecting United itineraries available at that rate.

Aeroplan Introduces Easy-To-Use Online Award Changes

by Sam Helmy

August 2, 2023

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Air Canada Aeroplan now lets you change your awards bookings online. You can change the route, date, and class of travel without the need to cancel and start the booking process from scratch. Here's how it works and something you should consider before changing.

Crazy Good Availability for Starlux Flights Using Alaska Miles

by Ryan Smith

July 26, 2023

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Alaska Airlines and Starlux (the Taiwan-based airline) launched a partnership earlier this year, and mileage redemptions with Alaska Mileage Plan miles are now live. That means you can book Starlux awards. And I'm not just saying, "In theory, you can book awards." You really can book awards...pretty much any day you want. Let's show you how to take advantage of this award availability for a dream trip to Taiwan or onward to other points in Asia.

Wide-Open Etihad Apartments Award Availability!

by JT Genter

July 26, 2023

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The Etihad Airbus A380 finally returned to the skies this month. And that means the return of the beloved Etihad Apartments. If you want to fly the fabled, once-thought-to-be-extinct product for yourself, we have some great news. We are seeing wide-open award availability for up to two passengers per flight. Here's why you should consider splurging for Etihad Apartments, and the best ways to book.

Air France–KLM Flying Blue Awards Now Permit Free Stopovers on Partner Redemptions

by Ryan Smith

July 21, 2023

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Great news points and miles travelers: You now can book free stopovers on Air France–KLM Flying Blue award tickets even when traveling on partner airlines. This can unlock incredible value by adding a free second destination to your trip, but there are some important quirks to know about.

You Can Now Book ITA Airways Flights With Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Points

by Ryan Smith

July 21, 2023

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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club joined SkyTeam on March 2, 2023, and it's now possible to book awards for SkyTeam partner ITA Airways using your Virgin points. Best of all, you can do this online. ITA Airways, for those unfamiliar, is an Italian airline and is the successor to now-defunct Alitalia. Here's what you should know about using your Virgin Atlantic points for ITA Airways flights — and the wide-open availability we're seeing.

Virgin Australia Moves to a 3-Tier Domestic Award Chart

by Sam Helmy

July 20, 2023

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Virgin Australia has shifted its domestic award chart into a three-tier model as of July 5, 2023. The new pricing reflects demand and availability for any given flight. In the long run, you'll likely pay more for award reservations.

IHG Award Nights Can Now Set You Back Up to 250,000 Points

by Sam Helmy

July 19, 2023

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Without any announcement, IHG has upped the award pricing on some of its properties to a massive 250,000 points per night. Here's what we're seeing at some of IHG's top luxury properties.

How To Maximize the Citi Strata Premier® Card 60k Bonus for Flights Within North America

by JT Genter

July 8, 2023

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Citi ThankYou Points aren't as well-known as Chase Ultimate Rewards or Amex Membership Rewards, but there's a ton of value to be found using ThankYou Points. Let's take a look at some of the best redemption options for domestic and short-haul international flights using Citi transfer partners. Here's how to book JetBlue, United, Delta, and American Airlines award flights for 8,000 ThankYou points or less.

Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Devaluation Coming October 1. Here’s What You Should Book Now.

by Carissa Rawson

October 2, 2023

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Cathay Pacific's Asia Miles program may have easily-earned miles, but its award chart change is bad news. Book now to lock in current prices before both the multi-carrier and Cathay Pacific-operated charts change on October 1, 2023. Here are our recommendations of what to book.

World of Hyatt and Small Luxury Hotels Partnership

by Michelle Molloy and Toni Southam

October 3, 2024

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Hyatt's partnership with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) has given World of Hyatt members access to hundreds of SLH properties where members can earn and use their Hyatt points. Here's what you need to know.

Opinion: New IHG Terms Are Part of Anti-Consumer Trends With Award Bookings

by Ryan Smith

May 18, 2023

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Few people pay attention to the minutiae of changes in award program terms and conditions. A snippet added here. A deleted phrase there. These often don't matter much. One recent change, however, deserves attention. Here's the growing problem in award travel that I think is unfair to travelers.

United Makes Major Award Chart Devaluation. Here’s What We Know So Far.

by Ryan Smith

May 18, 2023

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Overnight and without an announcement, it seems United MileagePlus made massive changes to its (unpublished) award chart. We haven’t yet had time to examine every route and every possibility, so expect that there will be changes and updates to this story. Here’s what we know so far.

American Airlines Now Offering Mileage Discount When Booking Round-Trip Awards

by JT Genter

May 11, 2023

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You can now save AAdvantage miles by booking a round-trip! American Airlines is pricing round-trip awards at significantly fewer miles than two one-way awards. On flights to Europe, a round-trip costs as much as 26,000 fewer miles than two one-way bookings. Here's everything we know so far about this new development and how you can take advantage of it.

Wide-Open Availability: Book Etihad First Online From 62.5K AA Miles

by Carissa Rawson

May 4, 2023

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Etihad's business and first class award flights are in high demand and often impossible to find. Now, book these sought-after awards online via American Airlines with routes from the U.S. and worldwide. Costs start at 62,500 miles and range up to 115,000 miles for the longest flights.

Alaska Airlines Partners with Starlux: Mileage Earning is Live, Redemptions Coming Soon

by Ryan Smith

April 27, 2023

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Fans of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan will be happy to hear about another partner for earning and redeeming their miles. Though the program has undergone some negative changes recently, the ability to earn and redeem miles with a new airline is welcome news. Here's a look at the new Alaska partnership with Starlux.

Marriott Award Stays Now Cost Upwards of 150,000 Points per Night

by Jerod Morales

April 22, 2023

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Without notice or warning, Marriott recently increased its most expensive award redemptions from 120,000 to 150,000 Bonvoy points per night. While that's the bad news, there are still ways you can use to pay fewer points. In this post, we summarize the steady climb of Marriott Bonvoy points rates and the strategies you can still use to save.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) Slashes Fuel Surcharges by Around 40%

by Max Prosperi

April 7, 2023

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Good news for some travelers hoping to book award travel on flights operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA). ANA recently slashed the airline's carrier-imposed fuel surcharges by about 40%. Here's what travelers can expect as a result of this recent change.

American Airlines Introduces AAdvantage Status for a Day Redemption Option

by Sam Helmy

April 2, 2023

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AAdvantage recently launched a new program called "Enhance with Miles". Through the new Status for a Day offering, you can now gift status for a day or purchase it for yourself using miles. However, you'll first need to unlock the ability to do so. Here's everything you need to know about this new redemption option.

You Can Now Book Condos in the U.S. For 7,500 Wyndham Points per Night

by JT Genter

March 28, 2023

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After a recent change to the Wyndham Rewards redemption chart, we found that you can now book many U.S. Wyndham Vacation Club properties for just 7,500 points per bedroom per night. That's half of the previous minimum of 15,000 points per night. Locations include Kissimmee (near Orlando), Anaheim (near Disneyland), Las Vegas, and a golf resort near Phoenix.

Donate Aeroplan Points to Miles4Migrants and Reunite Families

by Patrick Stouffer

March 20, 2023

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Miles4Migrants is a 501(c)(3) charity that uses donated frequent flyer miles to help reunite asylum-seekers and refugees on their journey to their new forever home. Through April 2023, Miles4Migrants is partnering up with Air Canada Aeroplan to try to raise two million Aeroplan points. Alternatively, you can donate Alaska, Flying Blue, JetBlue, and United miles.

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Point.Me Launches ‘QuickLook’ Tool To Preview Award Availability in Seconds

U.S. Bank Will Match Certain Charity & Nonprofit Donations From Altitude Go Cardholders

Get a Discount if You Book Avianca LifeMiles Awards in Advance

Best Aeromexico Rewards Sweet Spots

How To Use Chase Ultimate Rewards in 2025

Virgin Atlantic Adds LATAM Award Bookings. Here’s the New Award Chart.

22 Different Ways To Redeem Ultimate Rewards

1,850 United Award Routes We Found That You Can Book for Just 14,000 Points

Aeroplan Introduces Easy-To-Use Online Award Changes

Crazy Good Availability for Starlux Flights Using Alaska Miles

Wide-Open Etihad Apartments Award Availability!

Air France–KLM Flying Blue Awards Now Permit Free Stopovers on Partner Redemptions

You Can Now Book ITA Airways Flights With Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Points

Virgin Australia Moves to a 3-Tier Domestic Award Chart

IHG Award Nights Can Now Set You Back Up to 250,000 Points

How To Maximize the Citi Strata Premier® Card 60k Bonus for Flights Within North America

Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Devaluation Coming October 1. Here’s What You Should Book Now.

World of Hyatt and Small Luxury Hotels Partnership

Opinion: New IHG Terms Are Part of Anti-Consumer Trends With Award Bookings

United Makes Major Award Chart Devaluation. Here’s What We Know So Far.

American Airlines Now Offering Mileage Discount When Booking Round-Trip Awards

Wide-Open Availability: Book Etihad First Online From 62.5K AA Miles

Alaska Airlines Partners with Starlux: Mileage Earning is Live, Redemptions Coming Soon

Marriott Award Stays Now Cost Upwards of 150,000 Points per Night

All Nippon Airways (ANA) Slashes Fuel Surcharges by Around 40%

American Airlines Introduces AAdvantage Status for a Day Redemption Option

You Can Now Book Condos in the U.S. For 7,500 Wyndham Points per Night

Donate Aeroplan Points to Miles4Migrants and Reunite Families