The Secret Sweet Spots of Aeroplan Stopovers and Open Jaws by Ross Denkin March 11, 2024 30 Travelers can pay just 5,000 extra Aeroplan points to book a stopover. This feature allows travelers to build highly-customized itineraries as part of the same award. While nearly an unlimited number of options exist, we highly just few examples of how to make the most of Aeroplan stopovers and open jaw awards, including saving points by flying longer and how to save 25,000 points on business class trips to Asia.
1,284 American Airlines Routes That You Can Book for Just 8,000 Points by Tyler Glatt March 9, 2024 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 8,000 Qantas points each way.
With Lufthansa Restricting First Class Partner Awards, What’s the Booking Strategy? by Tyler Glatt 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.
You Can Now Upgrade Qantas Flights with AAdvantage® Miles by Tyler Glatt 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.
When and How You Can Book Award Flights for Friends and Family by Kennedy Miller 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.
ANA Mileage Club To Devalue Award Charts on April 18, 2024 by Tyler Glatt 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.
How To Book ANA Mileage Club Award Flights by Samantha Holland and Jess Farley June 6, 2025 26 All Nippon Airlines (ANA), Japan’s largest carrier, is a member of the world's largest airline alliance, Star Alliance, and also has partnerships with several non-alliance airlines, including Etihad, Hawaiian, and Virgin Atlantic. Here's how to book ANA Mileage Club awards and rules you should know about the program.
Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Award Chart Sweet Spots by Ajay Jain and Tyler Glatt February 25, 2024 59 The Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles program can offer a wide variety of excellent redemptions at great value for your miles — despite the recent devaluation. Here's a review of a few of Turkish Airlines' top sweet spots within its Miles & Smiles loyalty program.
Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Exclusive Major League Soccer Experiences by Tyler Glatt 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.
Last Call: Book These Alaska Mileage Awards Before Award Chart Changes in March by Tyler Glatt April 2, 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.
Save Miles by Booking United Award Flights Through LifeMiles by Ian Snyder 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.
Etihad Still Restricts Premium Awards With Partners, but AA Has More Clarity Now by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy 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.
Here’s How the New Point.Me Explore Tool Works by Tyler Glatt 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.
Best Airlines for International Lap Infant Award Tickets by Ashley Onadele 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.
Citi ThankYou® Transfer Partners: Ultimate Guide to Best Transfer Partners by Carissa Rawson February 14, 2024 63 Citi ThankYou® Rewards offers a ton of value with top transfer partners and plenty of options to collect ThankYou® Points. In this post, we break down each Citi transfer partner in detail to help you decide where to transfer your Citi ThankYou Points, highlighting some great example redemption options with the best partners.
The Best Ways To Get to South Africa on Points and Miles by Tyler Glatt February 12, 2024 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.
You Can Now Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Experiences by Sam Helmy 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.
How To Book Disneyland Paris on Points in Multiple Ways by Samantha Holland February 11, 2024 0 Many people dream of visiting Disneyland Paris, and the right strategy for using points and miles can make that dream an affordable reality. We're covering multiple ways to travel to Paris by plane or train on points, as well as booking award lodging in Paris or at the parks. Finally, we'll explore the unique and significantly discounted tickets Disneyland Paris offers.
Save Points and Miles Using Unpublished Award Sweet Spots by Ross Denkin 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.
Delta Adds SkyMiles Redemptions on AirBaltic Flights, With a Catch by JT Genter 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.
683 United Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,000 Aeroplan Points by Tyler Glatt 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.
Book Now: Turkish Airlines to Devalue Miles & Smiles, Introduce New Award Charts by Tyler Glatt 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.
Which Luxury Hotel Brands Offer the Best Value for Your Points? by Tyler Glatt 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.
15 Best-Value Hilton Honors Points Redemptions for Luxury Stays by Tyler Glatt February 3, 2024 35 Hilton has an incredible portfolio of hotels dotted all over the world. And making up a part of that portfolio are some of the most aspirational properties you can book with points. So, which Hilton luxury properties offer the best value for your Hilton Honors points? Let's take a look at the top 15 hotels.
Luxury for Less: The 15 Best-Value Marriott Bonvoy Redemptions for Luxury Stays by Tyler Glatt 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.
When and How To Upgrade Paid Airline Tickets With Points and Miles by Tyler Glatt 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.
How To Avoid Paying High Fuel Surcharges When Booking Flights With Avios by Ian Snyder and Max Prosperi January 25, 2024 39 Few award travel frustrations match that of dealing with carrier-imposed surcharges. Better known as fuel surcharges, it hurts to take years to amass the required miles for a premium cabin redemption, only to be told it will cost $1,000+ in additional fees. Not to fear, there are some ways to use Avios that avoid or reduce fuel surcharges to a tolerable level.
You Can Now Redeem Virgin Points for Eurostar Vouchers, But You Shouldn’t. Here’s Why. by Tyler Glatt 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.
Earn and Spend Lufthansa Miles on Hotels and Rental Cars by Miguel Rueda January 22, 2024 0 Earn up to 6,000 Lufthansa miles booking hotel stays through the Hotels & Cars portal, available until January 31, 2024. Travelers looking to book Lufthansa first class up to a year in advance know that Miles & More miles are valuable yet hard to earn. Is booking hotel stays through this promotion worth it? Let's take a look.
The Best Uses of Emirates Skywards Miles by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt 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.
