Tag: Using Points

Can TAP Portugal Access More United Awards than United’s Own Members?

February 9, 2022 0

AwardWallet's Award Travel 101 group seems to have uncovered a unique way to unlock United business class award space: the TAP Miles&Go program. Here's how you can maximize this to fly to Hawaii for much cheaper than booking through United's MileagePlus program.

Joe Petrovic

Bilt Rewards Adds In-App, Real-Time Flight Award Search Feature

January 22, 2022 4

The Bilt Rewards app now offers an in-app, real-time flight award search feature. This is innovative and extremely useful. Other transferrable points currencies require you to go to the airline's loyalty program, search there, come back to transfer your points, then back to the airline to make a booking. However, this only works on two airlines right now. Here's a look at this innovative feature.

Ryan Smith

Chase Offers New PayPal Cash Out Option to Ink Cardholders (0.8¢ Per Point)

January 18, 2022 3

Chase sent an email to Ink cardholders saying that the bank now offers the ability to cash out points to PayPal. However, the rate is only 0.8¢ per point on your Ultimate Rewards. Here are the details of this new redemption option and why you shouldn’t utilize it.

Ryan Smith

You Can Now Redeem Alaska Miles for Royal Air Maroc Award Flights Online

January 16, 2022 2

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now redeem their miles for Royal Air Maroc award flights via the Alaska website. This is another step forward for Alaska as a new Oneworld member, expanding what you can do with your miles. Here are the details on these redemptions, including pricing and important rules to know.

Ryan Smith

Beware of Singapore Airlines 'Use It or Lose It' Promo Awards

December 31, 2021 2

Singapore Airlines is typically known for its low change and cancellation fees on award tickets. That's why we were surprised to see that Singapore has rolled out "promo" awards that don't allow changes, cancellations, stopovers, cabin upgrades, etc. The only benefit: the award price is cheaper. Here's what you need to know before you consider booking Singapore Airlines promo awards.

Ryan Smith

Asia Miles Debuts New 'Miles Plus Cash' Booking Option

November 19, 2021 6

Asia Miles recently did away with Choice and Tailored awards while adding a new Miles Plus Cash booking option. Cathay Pacific loyalists can use miles for any available seat on any Cathay Pacific or partner flight via a Miles Plus Cash booking. Does this spell trouble for Cathay's beloved loyalty program?

Patrick Stouffer

Hyatt Adds New Award Calendar to Make It Easy to Search for the Cheapest Award Nights

October 29, 2021 11

Hyatt has officially implemented a new peak/off-peak pricing model for award nights. This means that awards will be determined by seasonal demand. Thankfully Hyatt is making it easy to find peak vs. off-peak nights with a new calendar award search option. Here's how to access the award calendar for individual Hyatt properties.

Toni Southam

Hyatt Introduces Peak and Off-Peak Pricing Model

October 21, 2021 24

Back in December 2019, Hyatt announced it would be changing the way award nights are priced. Those plans were temporarily put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But as of October 26, 2021, Hyatt implemented these changes for all nights stayed on March 1, 2022 or after. Here's what you need to know about the new pricing.

Toni Southam

Mother's Day Surprise: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa

September 11, 2021 11

Do you see warm sandy beaches, lush tropical vegetation, delightful pools, and a beautiful resort in your future? If so, the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa might be a perfect choice! In this post, we’ve got a case study on how to use points and miles, credit card perks, and elite status to book an amazing getaway at a huge discount.

Joe Petrovic

Earning and Burning Aeroplan Points Through the New Gulf Air Partnership

September 6, 2021 8

Air Canada Aeroplan announced that Bahrain flag carrier Gulf Air is now a partner. You can now earn and redeem your Aeroplan points on Gulf Air flights. Points earning rates are based on the distance flown and fare class. Redemptions between Bahrain and Paris or London cost 25,000 points in economy or just 45,000 points in business class!

Sam Helmy

30+ More Destination by Hyatt Residences Now Bookable With Points (Plus a New Award Room Type)

August 12, 2021 20

In addition to booking hotels and resorts, Hyatt's "Destination by Hyatt" brand also includes vacation rentals. Until now, only a couple of these residences were bookable with points. Now, you can redeem your World of Hyatt points for free nights 32 more of these unique properties. But, along with this addition, Hyatt is rolling out a new room award type: the Premium Room.

Toni Southam

Last Opportunity to Save Up To 7,500 Miles Using American Airlines Reduced Mileage Awards

August 4, 2021 363

American Airlines just released its latest (and last) list of Reduced Mileage Awards discounted destinations. Eligible Citi and Barclays American Airlines cardholders can get up to 7,500 miles off a round trip ticket by taking advantage of this great offer. Eligible destinations vary on the month, so be sure to check before booking an American flight within the U.S. and Canada.

Ross Denkin

You Can Now Book Etihad Awards Using Aeroplan Points — Including 'The Apartment'

April 24, 2021 39

In June 2020, Air Canada Aeroplan partnered with Etihad Guest, allowing reciprocal earning and redeeming opportunities. Now that Aeroplan has relaunched as a new program, we are revisiting this partnership. While both programs can offer solid value, we're particularly excited about how this partnership makes booking Etihad's premium-class cabins a little more accessible for award travelers.

Patrick Stouffer

Alaska Flights Now Bookable Online With British Airways Avios

April 17, 2021 17

With Alaska's Oneworld membership now official, British Airways introduced the new ability to search and book Alaska award flights on its website. Now you no longer need to call a British Airways phone agent to search award availability and book Alaska flights with Avios.

Patrick Stouffer

You Can Now Fly ANA Business Class to Japan for Just 45,000 Virgin Points One-Way

April 7, 2021 17

One of the sweetest sweet spots just got even sweeter! Flying Club members can now redeem Virgin points for one-way ANA awards in any class of service. Combined with this partnership's unbelievable award pricing, this opens incredible opportunities for flights to/from Japan. But don't delay — deals this good don't tend to last forever.

Patrick Stouffer

Etihad Guest Adds New Redemption Partner: Saudi Arabian Airlines

March 30, 2021 15

Etihad Guest is one of our favorite under-the-radar mileage programs. So, we were excited to see Etihad Guest add a new mileage partner: Saudi Arabian Airlines. Here are the new redemption rates, sweet spots (and which redemptions to avoid), ways to accumulate Etihad Guest miles, and other options for booking Saudia award flights.

JT Genter