American Airlines Adds Instant-Confirm Upgrades Using AAdvantage Miles by Tyler Glatt August 13, 2025 0 It just got easier to use your American Airlines AAdvantage miles to confirm an upgrade to a premium cabin. The airline has rolled out a new "Instant Upgrade" feature — and it works exactly as it sounds. You can now confirm an upgrade instantly through the AA website, and we’ll guide you through the process in a few simple steps.
How to Earn and Redeem Japan Airlines Mileage Bank Miles for JAL and Partner Award Flights by Mark Jackson June 10, 2025 0 Japan Airlines' JAL Mileage Bank program has long been overlooked due to how tough it was to earn miles. But that’s changed with a new transferable points partner. If you're eyeing a trip to or through Japan, here’s how to earn and redeem JAL miles for award flights.
How to Use Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles to Fly to Every Continent by Cameron Laufer July 1, 2025 0 Thanks to Alaska Airlines’ membership in the Oneworld alliance, along with partnerships with several non-alliance carriers, travelers can use Alaska Mileage Plan miles to book award flights to nearly every corner of the globe. If you're serious about globetrotting, it's worth stocking up on Alaska miles. Here's just how easy it is to use these valuable miles to reach every continent.
Citi Gift Card Sale: Save 10% When You Redeem ThankYou Points for Select Gift Cards by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt November 1, 2025 0 Citi is offering a 10% discount on select gift cards — including Athleta, Wayfair, and more — when you redeem ThankYou® Points for a limited time. That means you can snag a $25 gift card for just 2,250 points. It’s not the highest-value redemption, but it’s a practical one. Here's how the deal works — and whether it's worth it.
Marriott’s Most Expensive Award Nights Now Cost Over 600K Points — How Did We Get Here? by Mark Jackson May 27, 2025 5 Marriott Bonvoy award prices have skyrocketed since the 2018 merger with Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). Award nights now cost over 600,000 points per night — a far cry from Marriott's 45,000-point cap in 2018! So, how did we get here? Let’s take a look back at how Marriott’s most expensive award nights have changed over the years.
How to Transfer Amex Points to Airline and Hotel Programs: A Step-By-Step Guide by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea and Tyler Glatt May 27, 2025 1 Transferring American Express Membership Rewards points to travel partners will nearly always get you the best value for your points. If you're new to Membership Rewards, let us walk you through how to link your loyalty accounts with American Express and how to initiate a points transfer. Soon, it will be second nature.
Luxe for Less: The Best Ways to Earn and Redeem Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club Points by Sam Helmy and Andrew Kunesh May 26, 2025 3 Leading Hotels of the World lets you earn and redeem points at unique luxury properties. Here’s a look at the value of Leaders Club points you can achieve on a handful redemptions and how to earn them.
The 7 Best Flexible Rewards Points You Can Use for (Nearly) Free Travel by Ashley Onadele and Cameron Laufer October 22, 2025 64 The key to successful rewards travel is flexibility. In this post, we'll show you why transferable points are so valuable for unlocking big travel savings. We also compare the major flexible rewards programs to help you choose the best option based on your travel goals.
Underrated Sweet Spot: Intra-Europe Flights From 4k Points (Or 8k In Business Class!) by Tyler Glatt May 23, 2025 0 One of our favorite sweet spots isn’t flashy, but it’s criminally underrated. It’s the ability to hop around Europe for as little as 4,000 miles in economy or 8,000 miles in business class. Here’s why this is one sweet spot you won't want to overlook if you’re heading to Europe anytime soon.
How to Use Choice Points for Luxury Stays at Preferred Hotels & Resorts by Sam Helmy May 22, 2025 1 Thanks to a partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Choice Privileges members can book hundreds of luxury properties around the world using points. But the booking process isn’t as straightforward as it is for standard Choice hotels. Here’s how to find eligible Preferred properties, what they cost in points, and how to book them — plus how to boost your Choice points balance to take advantage of these excellent redemptions.
Citi Premier and Prestige Cardholders to Lose 1¢ Cash Out Redemption Option — But There’s a Workaround by Cameron Laufer May 21, 2025 0 Citi is decreasing the redemption rate for redeeming ThankYou Points for cash back beginning August 24, 2025 for Strata Premier and Prestige cardholders. However, there's a workaround to maintain the one cent per point redemption rate. Plus, transferring to partners is still the best use of your points.
Flying Blue Slashes Award Rates on 2026 Delta Flights — Save Up to 33% on Redemptions by Cameron Laufer May 15, 2025 0 Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France/KLM, appears to have lowered award prices for Delta flights in 2026. We outline some examples and why you should take a look at this great deal.
The Best Hotels Near Walt Disney World That You Can Book With Points by Mark Jackson May 10, 2025 0 Walt Disney World has dozens of official hotels, each offering a different mix of perks and amenities. Some include early theme park entry, while others focus on convenient shuttle service. In this guide, we break down the best resorts you can book with points to help you find the option that best fits your travel style and rewards program.
Flying Club vs. Flying Blue: What’s The Best Way to Book Virgin Atlantic Awards to London (and Beyond) by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer May 8, 2025 0 Now that Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has lowered the carrier-imposed surcharges on its Saver awards, booking directly with Virgin has become a much more attractive option than booking through Flying Blue. In this guide, we compare booking Virgin flights through Flying Club versus Flying Blue to help you determine which program offers the best value for your miles.
Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards for Apple Products With Up to a 50% Bonus by Skye Class May 6, 2025 20 Chase's Apple points promotion is back! Now through May 31, 2025, cardholders of Sapphire-, Freedom-, and Ink-branded cards can get up to a 50% bonus when redeeming their Ultimate Rewards for Apple products in the Chase shopping portal. Read on to see which Chase cards are eligible for which redemption bonus tiers -- and whether or not this offer makes sense to utilize.
Chase Freedom Month of More: Earn Bonus Cash Back, Plus Redeem Points at a Discount by Skye Class June 24, 2025 0 Chase has just launched its next Month of More for May 2025, offering great rewards and redemption opportunities with Chase Freedom cards. Bonuses are available when redeeming points through the Ultimate Rewards store for Apple products and gift cards through May 31, 2025. Plus, you can earn cash-back rewards at a higher rate with select merchants when you click through Shop With Chase.
Guide to Bilt Rewards Transfer Partners: Which Redemptions Offer the Best Value? by Brie Bash and Ajay Jain October 20, 2025 0 The best way to maximize your Bilt Points is by transferring them to one of Bilt's many transfer partners. You can often redeem fewer points for flights or hotel stays through airline or hotel loyalty programs than using your Bilt Points to book the same trip through the Bilt travel portal. Let's talk about Bilt's transfer partners and which ones offer the best value.
Roame.Travel Review: A Free, Fast Way To Search Award Flights Across 25 Loyalty Programs by Ross Denkin and Scott Sikes April 27, 2025 7 Are you tired of searching flight award inventory for hours on end, only to be disappointed by the results? Let a web-based award search tool do the heavy lifting for you! Roame.Travel searches over two dozen award programs for flight award space on your chosen route. Here are the tips and tricks of this powerful award search tool.
How to Redeem Alaska Miles for One-of-a-Kind Mileage Plan Unlocked Experiences by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 25, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines introduced Mileage Plan Unlocked, a new way for members to redeem their miles for things like sports and concert tickets, travel packages, food and wine experiences, and more. Here’s how to use your miles to access those events — along with a few tips to help you earn more Alaska miles.
How to Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards Points: A Step-By-Step Guide by Tyler Glatt April 25, 2025 27 Learn how to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to any of Chase's airline and hotel partner programs with this simple step-by-step tutorial. This complete walkthrough covers every screen you'll see on the Chase website to transfer your Chase points.
Qatar Avios Max Explained: Should Redeem Avios to Cover the Full Fare of Your Qatar Flight? by Mark Jackson April 23, 2025 0 Qatar Airways features Avios Max as a booking option on all its cash flights, giving customers the option to redeem lots of Avios in lieu of paying cash. This post analyzes the points required to complete an Avios Max booking.
JetBlue Adds Award Redemptions on Japan Airlines — Fly Business Class to Japan From 55k TrueBlue Points by JT Genter April 23, 2025 0 JetBlue has been on a roll lately with adding new partner redemption options. Now, we’ve uncovered another exciting addition: Japan Airlines. Like other recent partner additions, the redemption rates are surprisingly good! But if recent history is any indication, these sweet spots might not last long. Here’s what you need to know about this new JetBlue redemption opportunity — and how to book before anything changes.
United Seems to be Hiding Award Space From U.S. Travelers — Here’s How to Reveal It by Tyler Glatt April 21, 2025 2 It’s either a bug or something borderline sinister, but United is showing fewer MileagePlus awards if you’re searching from the U.S. than if you’re searching from somewhere else. Here’s a look at what might be going on with MileagePlus — and how to change your location settings to unearth awards that United apparently doesn’t want you to book.
How to Upgrade to Emirates First Class Using Miles by Tyler Glatt April 21, 2025 3 One of the best first class cabins in the skies belongs to Emirates. Ultra-comfortable seats, onboard showers, and top-notch food and beverages are only the tip of the luxury iceberg. If this is a cabin you want to experience, one of the easiest ways to get there is to upgrade with Skywards miles. Here's how to do it.
Maximizing Hilton Points & Free Night Certificates at Small Luxury Hotels of the World in the Caribbean by Scott Sikes April 18, 2025 0 Hilton’s partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) gives you access to unique, upscale stays at boutique properties around the globe, including some stunning spots in the Caribbean. Even better, you can book stays at these posh properties with Hilton points or free night certificates. Here’s how to make the most of Hilton’s SLH partnership for a luxury Caribbean escape.
You Can Redeem MileagePlus Miles for a Fixed Value via United Money + Miles — But Should You? by Ian Snyder April 17, 2025 0 While redeeming MileagePlus miles for standard award tickets will get you the biggest bang for your buck, you can also redeem miles for United flights using United Money + Miles. This option provides a fixed value for your points. Here's how it works and when it's worth it.
New Japan Airlines Award Charts Are Coming on June 10 — Here’s What to Book Now by Cameron Laufer June 11, 2025 0 Japan Airlines is increasing award rates on June 10, 2025 — and hiking First Class awards up to 57%. While Mileage Bank miles are hard to earn, travelers with a balance should book soon to lock in current pricing before the devaluation takes effect. Here's what you should book now.
How to Book and Fly China Airlines Business Class to Asia for 66K Flying Blue Miles (Or Less!) by Cameron Laufer April 13, 2025 1 One standout sweet spot in the Flying Blue program is flying business class with China Airlines from North America to Taipei for just 66,000 Flying Blue miles (or less). In this guide, we’ll show you how to find and book this incredible deal.
How Does The Hilton Free Night Certificate Work? by Senitra Horbrook and Toni Southam April 12, 2025 23 Hilton has multiple co-branded credit cards with a free night certificate as a benefit. These certificates can offer incredible value with a little bit of planning and research. Certificates are not capped by a point amount or category (like many other free nights), and they can be used at all but a short list of excluded properties. Here are all the details.
1,000+ American Airlines Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,000 Etihad Guest Miles by Lauren Wynn April 11, 2025 0 American Airlines operates hundreds of U.S. routes, and many can be booked using Etihad Guest miles. One standout sweet spot is short-haul AA flights under 500 miles for just 6,000 miles each way. Here are over 1,000 routes you can book for this price and how to earn the miles to reserve them.
