How to Redeem Airline Miles: A Beginner’s Guide Airline miles can make flights significantly cheaper, unlock premium cabins and occasionally provide access to trips that would otherwise be prohibitively expensive. But earning miles is only half the equation. Eventually, you have to figure out how to actually use them. For someone new to airline loyalty…
Travel rewards enthusiasts spend countless hours earning points, maximizing transfer bonuses, and searching for award availability. Yet one of the strangest behaviors in award travel happens after we’ve accumulated those points: spending points often feels much easier than spending cash. Imagine a business class ticket to Europe costs $5,000. Most travelers would never consider paying…
When Should You Use Miles Instead of Paying Cash? Knowing when to use airline miles isn’t always as simple as finding an award flight. A $1,200 ticket suddenly costs 60,000 miles and $50. Instead of watching more than a thousand dollars disappear from your bank account, you click a button, redeem some miles, and book…
Every few weeks, airlines send promotional emails advertising offers like: At first glance, buying airline miles seems like an easy way to save money on future travel. If airline miles can be redeemed for expensive business-class flights, purchasing them at a discount sounds like a smart investment. But here’s the reality: Buying airline miles is…
