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November 12, 2024 · by Germán

Journey Planner: Building Perfect Award Trips To Difficult Destinations

Booking flights with points or miles is fun, but finding the perfect trip to your desired destination can be tricky, especially when the journey involves multiple segments, or across different airlines.

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August 17, 2023 · by Germán

American Airlines Expansion Plans For 2024

American Airlines has announced its most significant trans-Atlantic expansion since 2019. As part of this expansion:

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August 4, 2025 · by Germán

The Ultimate Guide to Flight Availability Alerts for Award Travel

The hunt for award seats can be a full-time job. Constantly checking, re-checking, and hoping to stumble upon that perfect flight before someone else snags it. What if you could stop searching and let the seats find you?

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August 10, 2023 · by Germán

Award Flights On The A380: Airlines and Routes

As a frequent flyer, scoring a flight on the A380 might be one of the most rewarding achievements.

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July 30, 2025 · by Germán

Airline Booking Class Codes Explained: Find Flight Availability & Timetables

Ever looked at a flight ticket and wondered what the single letter like ‘Y’, ‘W’, or ‘J’ means? You’re not alone. The world of airline booking class codes, also known as fare classes, can feel like a cryptic language. These codes are the backbone of airline pricing, determining everything from your ticket’s cost and flexibility to how many miles you earn.

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April 4, 2024 · by Germán

Find And Book STARLUX Airlines Flights Using Alaska Mileage Plan Miles (Step-by-step)

Back in June, Alaska Mileage Plan announced a partnership with STARLUX Airlines, which means you can now start earning and redeeming miles on their flights.

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July 10, 2025 · by Germán

Award Charts Explained: Zones, Dynamic Pricing, and How to Maximize Miles in 2025

For frequent travelers, airline loyalty programs offer a myriad of benefits that not only enhance the travel experience but make it more cost-effective. Since American Airlines introduced the very first frequent flyer program in the 80s, it became clear that staying loyal to one airline could reward customers a long way.

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February 18, 2025 · by Germán

United MileagePlus Sweet Spots (2025)

United MileagePlus is often praised as one of the best airline loyalty programs, but is it really the smartest way to redeem miles in 2025? With rising award costs and unpredictable pricing, some travelers argue that MileagePlus isn’t as rewarding as it used to be. However, for those who know where to look, there are still plenty of valuable sweet spots that make it possible to stretch your miles further than you might expect.

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February 22, 2025 · by Germán

10 Essential Tips for Booking an Award Trip in 2025

If you’re dreaming of your next adventure in 2025 and looking to maximize your frequent flyer miles, you’ve come to the right place.

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July 11, 2023 · by Philip

Lufthansa's A350 Long-Haul Business Class (Avoid)

I recently booked a last minute award trip from Europe to Tokyo. On hand I was very happy that my AwardFares alert notified me that two business class seats became available on the date I wanted. However, on the other hand, it was with Lufthansa, a business class product I haven’t really heard great things about. In any case, I’m always happy to try something new!