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Flying United Polaris to Europe offers a comfortable, lie-flat seat experience. This premium travel often comes with a high price tag. However, ANA Mileage Club provides an incredible way to book it. You can fly Star Alliance Business Class for just 50,000 ANA miles. This includes top airlines like United Polaris. I’m excited to share […]

For most people, rent is their biggest monthly expense. It’s a payment you have to make. Unfortunately, it usually doesn’t earn you any rewards. Most landlords don’t accept credit cards directly. If they do, they often charge high fees. This means you miss out on valuable points or cash back. However, there are smart ways […]

American Airlines is introducing brand-new Flagship Suite seats. These are for their long-haul Business Class cabins. The new suites offer more privacy. They feature a sliding door and direct aisle access. This is a huge upgrade for their premium experience. Many travelers want to book these seats. I’ve found a fantastic way to do it. […]

During a recent trip to Delhi to visit friends and family, we spent two nights at the Andaz Delhi with our young son. Located conveniently in the Aerocity district near the airport – a location we found to be great – this hotel had been on my radar as a potentially high-value use of World […]

Many travelers dream of exploring Europe. Air France and KLM are popular airlines for these trips. Their joint loyalty program is called Flying Blue. I find Flying Blue offers great ways to use points. One of the best is through their monthly Promo Awards. These deals can make your European adventure much more affordable and […]

Emirates Business Class offers a truly luxurious travel experience. This level of comfort makes it a dream for many travellers. However, booking these seats with miles directly can be costly. In this guide, I reveal a smart strategy. You can upgrade to Emirates Business Class using Skywards miles. Surprisingly, this method can even work with […]

Etihad Airways offers a superb flying experience. Their Business and Economy cabins are well-regarded. Many travelers want to use points for these flights. However, booking Etihad Airways using points directly with Etihad Guest miles isn’t always the cheapest way. There’s a smart alternative. You can often use Air France Flying Blue points to book Etihad […]

Virgin Atlantic is a popular choice for transatlantic travel, and its Flying Club loyalty program can offer excellent value, especially when you can find their coveted “Saver” reward seats. These Saver seats represent the lowest points prices available for a given route and cabin. The key to finding these deals quickly is by the Virgin […]

Emirates has restricted first class awards to their elite members only, fortunately there is still one trick where you can book Emirates first class using points (and often for fewer miles than what Emirates charges themselves )

My family recently flew from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Toronto (YYZ). Our journey began with an exciting first leg. We flew Etihad’s 787-10 Business Class from Abu Dhabi to London (LHR). A major highlight was the new Terminal A at Zayed International Airport. The Etihad Business Class lounge was also much anticipated. Both were absolutely […]