Route guidesWinter Sun on Points: Four Routes from LACompare four November award fares from Los Angeles to warm-weather destinations, including points prices, flight times, and surcharges.18 September 2026
TroubleshootingWhy an Award Search Sometimes Shows NothingLearn why an award search can return no fares and how flexible dates, other programs, and connecting routes may help.18 September 2026
TroubleshootingWhy Award Availability Vanishes Before You BookLearn why an award fare can disappear before booking and how to confirm availability before transferring your points.18 September 2026
Beginner guidesWhat Is Award Travel? A Plain-English GuideLearn how award travel works, from finding an award fare to choosing an airline program and transferring points when you are ready to book.18 September 2026
Cards and programsThe Surcharge Trap: When a Cheap Award Isn'tSee why surcharges vary between award fares and how to compare the full cost before transferring points or booking a flight.18 September 2026
Beginner guidesPoints vs Cash: How to Decide for a FlightCompare points and cash for a specific flight by looking at the fare, your date flexibility, and the kind of trip you want to take.18 September 2026
Cards and programsHow Many Points Do You Need to Fly to Paris?Compare two award fares to Paris, including points prices, airline programs, and surcharges that change the total cost of a booking.18 September 2026
Route guidesFlying to London on Points: What It CostsTwo real London fares from two US cities, and the surcharge problem that makes the headline points number misleading.18 September 2026
Route guidesFlying to Japan on Points: What to Know FirstPlan an award trip to Japan by comparing flexible dates, traveler count, airline programs, and connecting routes before transferring points.18 September 2026
Beginner guidesHow to Find Award Flights Without Losing a WeekendFind award flights more efficiently by starting with your trip, searching flexible dates, and confirming the fare before transferring points.18 September 2026
Route guidesBooking Business Class to the Maldives on PointsThe Maldives is a two-leg trip, and that changes how you search. Here's what to plan for before you start looking.18 September 2026
TroubleshootingBooking a Connecting Award FlightLearn how to search for connecting award flights, compare separate legs, and reduce the risks of booking them independently.18 September 2026
Cards and programsBest Credit Cards for Booking Award FlightsChoose a credit card for award flights by comparing transfer partners with the airline programs that serve the trips you want to take.18 September 2026
ComparisonsAward Search Tools: What Actually MattersCompare award search tools by program coverage, transfer guidance, live availability, and how clearly each tool explains its limits.18 September 2026
Route guidesAward Flights to South Africa: What to KnowPlan an award trip to South Africa by comparing connecting routes, travel seasons, and the long-haul flight before booking other legs.18 September 2026
Route guidesAward Flights to Europe: Six Real FaresCompare six award fares to Europe, including points prices, routes, surcharges, and the details to check before you transfer points.18 September 2026
Beginner guidesAre Award Flights Actually Worth It?Learn when an award flight can be a good use of points and when the cash fare, your travel dates, or the time required may change the answer.18 September 2026
ComparisonsAlternatives to Checking Airline Sites One by OneCompare practical alternatives to searching airline sites one by one, including spreadsheets, travel communities, and award search tools.18 September 2026
Cards and programsAlaska Atmos Sweet Spots Worth KnowingSeven Alaska Atmos award fares show how distance, operating airline, and surcharges can change the value of a trip.18 September 2026
Cards and programsAeroplan Transfer Partners, ExplainedLearn how Aeroplan transfer partners work, which flights the program can book, and what to check before moving your points.18 September 2026