#asked & answered

Hotels

How do i use Alaska air miles for hotels in Europe?

You can redeem Alaska Mileage Plan miles for hotel stays, though the program is primarily geared toward flight awards…

Airline Strategy

When should I transfer points to airlines?

If you’re looking to get the most value, move your points when you have a concrete redemption in…

Flights

miles calculator from SIN-BKK-SIN

A round‑trip award from Singapore (SIN) to Bangkok (BKK) and back typically costs twice the one‑way mileage required…

Flights

calculate flight miles

You can figure out the mileage for any itinerary by combining a distance‑calculator tool with the specific rules…

Flights

Are there sweet spots in airline award charts worth knowing?

There are several award‑chart “sweet spots” that can dramatically stretch the value of your points and miles. Distance‑based…

Flights

Are there sweet spots in airline award charts worth knowing?

Yes, there are several award‑chart sweet spots that can dramatically reduce the miles you need for popular routes…

Flights

Which frequent-flyer program should I choose?

Choosing the right frequent‑flyer program depends on where you fly most, which airlines you partner with, and what…

Credit Cards

How do I avoid losing miles?

Keeping your airline miles from disappearing is all about making sure there’s regular activity in your account and…

Flights

Star alliance status match

Star Alliance runs periodic status‑match promotions that let frequent flyers transfer their elite tier from one member airline…

Airline Strategy

Why do airlines change their rewards programs?

Airlines regularly tweak their rewards programs to stay financially healthy, keep members interested, and stay ahead of competitors.…