Cards and programs
Which points reach which programs, and what that gets you.
The Surcharge Trap: When a Cheap Award Isn't
See why surcharges vary between award fares and how to compare the full cost before transferring points or booking a flight.Cards and programs ·
How 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.Cards and programs ·
Best Credit Cards for Booking Award Flights
Choose a credit card for award flights by comparing transfer partners with the airline programs that serve the trips you want to take.Cards and programs ·
Alaska Atmos Sweet Spots Worth Knowing
Seven Alaska Atmos award fares show how distance, operating airline, and surcharges can change the value of a trip.Cards and programs ·
Aeroplan Transfer Partners, Explained
Learn how Aeroplan transfer partners work, which flights the program can book, and what to check before moving your points.Cards and programs ·
Should You Transfer Points Before a Deadline?
Transfer bonuses and ratio cuts always come with a date attached. How to decide whether a deadline is worth acting on, or ignoring.Cards and programs ·
Chase's Hyatt Transfer Ratio: The Cut Announced for 1 October
Chase announced a 4:3 Hyatt ratio, not 1:1, for the Sapphire Preferred and some Ink cards from 1 October 2026. Which cards, and when to move points.Cards and programs ·
Flying Blue Light Awards: What Changed
Flying Blue split Air France and KLM awards into Light, Standard, and Flex. The cheapest price held. What it includes did not.Cards and programs ·