Beginner guides
Start here. What award travel is and how the pieces fit.
Points vs Cash: How to Decide for a Flight
Compare points and cash for a specific flight by looking at the fare, your date flexibility, and the kind of trip you want to take.Beginner guides ·
How to Find Award Flights Without Losing a Weekend
Find award flights more efficiently by starting with your trip, searching flexible dates, and confirming the fare before transferring points.Beginner guides ·
Are 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.Beginner guides ·
What Is Award Travel? A Plain-English Guide
Learn how award travel works, from finding an award fare to choosing an airline program and transferring points when you are ready to book.Beginner guides ·