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Oman Air Awards Now Bookable Online Through Qantas Frequent Flyer. Here Are the Rates.

October 22, 2024 0

You can now redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points for Oman Air award flights. What do these flights cost when booked through Qantas? And where can Oman Air take you? Here's what you need to know.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Best Ways To Use Avios in the Americas

October 19, 2024 8

Although Avios programs are based in Europe and the Middle East, the Avios program goes far beyond the European continent. You can even redeem Avios for travel solely within the Americas. Here are some of the best ways to redeem Avios for flights within the Americas.

Ian Snyder & Max Prosperi

Reviewed by JT Genter

New: Redeem AAdvantage Miles for Flagship First Dining Via 'Enhance With Miles'

October 18, 2024 1

Starting today, you can redeem your American Airlines AAdvantage® miles for one of the airline's most exclusive airport experiences. Through the "Enhance with Miles" program, select elites can redeem miles to access the airline's famed Flagship® First Dining room. Here's how.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Search and Book Award Flights Using British Airways Avios

October 14, 2024 84

British Airways Avios provide incredible value if you know how to redeem them. Beyond flights with British Airways itself, Avios can also be used to book award travel on 20+ partner airlines across the globe. In this guide, we'll show you how to find Avios award availability and redeem your Avios for maximum value.

Ian Snyder & Samantha Holland

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

The Top 10 IHG Hotel and Resort Redemptions for Luxury Stays

October 14, 2024 20

When thinking of luxurious hotels, IHG probably isn't the first brand to come to mind. But IHG shouldn't be ignored when planning your dream trip, as it has its share of amazing properties around the world. Here are some of the best redemptions we found by looking at AwardWallet members' recent redemptions.

Andrew George Bradshaw & Toni Southam

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Maximize Fixed-Value Points & Miles in 2024

October 13, 2024 114

Fixed-value points and miles don’t get nearly as much attention as their transferable counterparts, but they form an essential part of any solid points-and-miles strategy. In this post, we cover our favorite types of fixed-value points and how to decide when to use them.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Use Points and Miles to Book the World’s Best First Class Award Flights

September 28, 2024 74

If you're wondering how to fly the best first class products without paying first class prices, you'll want to redeem points and miles. Here's how to book the best international first class seats (and suites) with credit card rewards points and airline miles!

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Alaska Transfers to Hawaiian Are Live — And What To Do if Your Amex-Hawaiian Transfer Doesn’t Work

September 27, 2024 2

You can now convert HawaiianMiles to Mileage Plan miles and vice versa! Here's how to transfer miles between the two carriers — and what to do if you tried initiating an Amex-Hawaiian transfer online only to have your points reversed.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Oman Air Awards Now Bookable Online Through Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. Here Are the Redemption Rates.

September 25, 2024 0

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has been a hot topic lately. While there's a lot to look forward to later this month, there's something brand-new that you can take advantage of now. Starting today, you can book Oman Air awards through Mileage Plan. Where can you go with Oman Air, and what does it cost to redeem miles for Oman Air awards? Let's take a look.

Tyler Glatt

Got 9,500 Qatar Avios? Here Are 472 American Airlines and 72 Alaska Award Routes You Can Book

September 23, 2024 0

One of the most best ways to redeem Qatar Airways Avios doesn't require transiting through Doha. For partner flights under 650 miles, you can redeem just 9,500 Avios. Here's a look at the 472 American Airlines and 72 Alaska Airlines routes you can book for a small sum of points.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Redeem Miles for Cape Air Flights via Delta, JetBlue, and American Airlines

September 22, 2024 0

Cape Air flights are bookable with American Airlines AAdvantage miles, Delta SkyMiles, and JetBlue TrueBlue points. And depending on where your travels take you, you can potentially get great value from redeeming miles on these short-hop flights. Here's all you need to know about mileage redemptions on Cape Air.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Don't Have Enough Miles? Flying Blue Expands Mileage Overdraft Benefit

September 21, 2024 0

Short on miles for a KLM or Air France flight? Elite Flying Blue members can leverage a benefit to cover missing miles for a flight with a miles overdraft. Here are the details of the Flying Blue miles overdraft benefit, including who's eligible and how to decide if it's worth using.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Find Airline Partner Award Flight Availability

September 14, 2024 54

Redeeming miles for partner award flights is a great way to increase the value of your frequent flyer miles. Unfortunately, the process is often misunderstood and can be daunting for first-timers. How do you know which airlines you can book, and how do you find the flights? We cover all of this and more in our guide to partner award availability.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

The Best Ways to Book Flights to Tahiti Using Points and Miles

September 12, 2024 0

Whether you’re looking to book a dream honeymoon or just need a tropical getaway, Tahiti is a perfect destination. Read on for how to get to Tahiti using points and miles in order to save money that could be better spent elsewhere (like maybe on one of those amazing overwater villas!).

Lauren Wynn

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Combine Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Between Credit Cards

September 8, 2024 60

If you have multiple Chase credit cards that earn Ultimate Rewards, it is important to combine the points earned on each card. This allows you to maximize the value received from all of your rewards. So, how do you combine your rewards? And which card should you combine your rewards with? Read on to find out.

Miguel Rueda & Scott Sikes

Reviewed by JT Genter

SAS Awards Now Bookable Online Through Flying Blue — And At Incredible Rates

September 5, 2024 0

On September 1, 2024, SAS left Star Alliance for SkyTeam. Since then, SAS awards have been increasingly made available to book through SkyTeam partners. Yesterday, we covered how you can now book SAS awards with Delta SkyMiles. But there's an even more appealing option using one of the easiest-to-earn mileage currencies around. Here's what you need to know about this new mileage redemption option.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Use the United Excursionist Perk to Book Award Flights for Zero Miles

August 24, 2024 0

The United Excursionist Perk is one of my favorite ways to travel on an award, especially for larger trips where I'm exploring multiple countries. In short, the perk will grant you a free award in the region you're traveling round-trip, so long as you follow the rules. There are even more creative ways to maximize this benefit; check out our post to see all the details!

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Use Thrifty Traveler Premium Instant Alerts To Score Unicorn Awards and Mistake Fares

August 24, 2024 1

For the flexible traveler, Instant Alerts are one way that Thrifty Traveler Premium can help you find the epic redemption you've been waiting for. Here's what you need to know about Thrifty Traveler's Instant Alerts and how you can use this service to snag a unicorn or mistake fare.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Why Travel Goals Are Essential to Rewards Travel Success

August 17, 2024 15

Card providers release increased signup offers and new cards regularly, and it's tempting to apply for every offer that gets released. But, the reality is, those points and miles may not get you any closer to your destination. Setting a travel goal then working toward it with a strategic plan is the key to success. Here's why.

Jenna Hansen & Jess Farley

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Points Path Review: Compare Cash and Award Prices in Google Flights

August 12, 2024 3

Points Path is a desktop browser extension that provides award availability and rates when you search for flights using Google Flights. Here's how to get it, how to use it, and how it can save you money, points, and time.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Save Your Wallet by Booking Flights From These Countries That Limit Fuel Surcharges

August 8, 2024 0

Many air carriers like to levy "carrier-imposed surcharges," often referred to as "fuel surcharges" or "YQ" as a shorthand. These are extra fees that add up quickly when you book a flight using your miles. However, a handful of countries limit fuel surcharges on flights, and you can use this to your advantage.

Mark Jackson & Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Earn and Redeem Hyatt Points at Under Canvas — World of Hyatt’s Newest Addition

July 26, 2024 0

The World of Hyatt portfolio just expanded yet again. Under Canvas, a provider offering luxury stays in safari-inspired tents and chalets, joined World of Hyatt through Mr & Mrs Smith. Here's what you need to know about earning and redeeming World of Hyatt points through the brand's newest partnership with Under Canvas.

Tyler Glatt

The Best Points and Miles for Flights to Australia and New Zealand

July 20, 2024 77

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 Jain

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

My Trick to Booking An American Airlines Award That Includes a Partner

July 12, 2024 2

American Airlines has an annoying bug that prevents award travelers from booking awards involving an overseas partner like Japan Airlines. Here's my simple but effective workaround to snag these awards.

JT Genter

The Best Business Class Award Sweet Spots for Flights to Asia

July 5, 2024 1

Flying business class across the Atlantic makes the journey much more comfortable. But, comfort becomes even more crucial for flights to Asia, where the shortest flights to and from North America span 10+ hours. Thankfully plenty of great award options exist. Book round-trip awards from 100k transferrable points and one-way awards starting at 52,500 points each way! Here's a breakdown of your best options.

Ross Denkin

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

British Airways Hikes American and Alaska Short-Haul Award Rates by up to 56%

July 4, 2024 2

Apparently, British Airways didn't go far enough when it devalued American and Alaska Airlines awards last December. British Airways took another hack at short-haul awards — and the results are gruesome. Here's what you need to know about the latest no-notice British Airways devaluation, plus what you can expect to pay the next time you redeem Avios for an AA or Alaska award ticket.

Tyler Glatt

Delta One Awards to Europe Require up to 55% More Virgin Points, Over $1,000 in Fees

July 2, 2024 0

The all-in cost to fly to and from Europe in lie-flat Delta business class using Virgin points is now immensely higher than it was yesterday. It's Virgin Atlantic Flying Club's latest negative change. Here's what you need to know.

Tyler Glatt

How To Book Vacation Rental Properties From 15,000 Capital One or Citi Points Per Night

June 30, 2024 0

Thanks to Wyndham Rewards' partnership with Vacasa, travelers can book vacation rentals for 15,000 points per night — or just 13,500 points per night if you're a Wyndham Rewards cardholder. Don't have Wyndham points? You can transfer Capital One miles or Citi ThankYou Points to Wyndham at a 1:1 transfer ratio. Here's what you need to know about this potentially lucrative redemption option.

JT Genter & Brie Bash

511 United Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,500 Avianca LifeMiles

June 22, 2024 0

One of the best uses of LifeMiles is booking United flights within North America. On certain routes, you can find United award flights for just 6,500 LifeMiles each way. Let's dive deep into this particular sweet spot to show you 511 routes where AwardWallet found this excellent award rate. Plus, we'll review the many LifeMiles transfer partners and other ways to get LifeMiles.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Choice Privileges Devalues Program, Pricing Nights Higher Than Ever Before

June 20, 2024 0

The Choice Privileges program became a little less valuable today — or whenever it began ignoring its stated points cap on award nights. Choice seems to have devalued its program without notice. Consequently, prices for a free night have already begun creeping upwards. Here's what you need to know about the Choice Privileges devaluation and why this one stings a little more than most.

Tyler Glatt & JT Genter

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