If you’ve spent any time in this hobby, you already know the headline: a Hilton Free Night Certificate (FNC) is one of the best fixed-value perks in points and miles. Unlike its peers at Marriott, IHG, and Hyatt — all of which cap their certificates at a category or a points value — a Hilton […]

On June 1, 2026, Aeroplan rolls out a new flight reward chart. The headline most blogs will run is “massive partner devaluation.” That’s lazy and, in several places, wrong. The reality is sharper, more useful, and more actionable: Aeroplan surgically devalued specific partner business class sweet spots — mostly Europe-to-Asia and US-to-deep-Asia — while leaving […]

In an earlier post, I shared how to book Emirates Business Class flights using Qantas Points for fewer miles. But if you’re based in the U.S., there’s now an even better way to do it — thanks to some exciting updates from Bilt and Capital One that make Japan Airlines miles far more accessible than […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 )