✈ Don't Make These Points and Miles Mistakes, Best and Worst Days to Fly for Spring Break & More News From TPG ✈

Also: First look at Japan Airlines' new premium economy on the Airbus A350-1000

February 23, 2024 View in browser

Avoid these mistakes by Cameron Sperance, Senior Hotels Reporter What are the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to playing the points and miles game? How much time do you have, dear reader?! Alas, I'm here to tell you of some of the cardinal no-nos in points and miles. For starters: Hop aboard the transfer partners bandwagon and recognize your points might have far greater value if you transfer them to a partner loyalty program — even more so if there also happens to be a transfer bonus.  For example, if you use your American Express Membership Rewards points to book a flight in the Amex Travel portal, you are only getting a value of 1 cent per point; however, if you transfer your points to a partner like Air France-KLM's Flying Blue, you can book one of its fantastic monthly Promo Rewards offers. We have regularly seen business-class flights to Europe for under 40,000 Membership Rewards points each way. This is getting almost 2 cents per point in value. Also, don't forget to earn the welcome bonus when you open a new card! The best things in life are free, and these are free points and miles — often in the tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of points and miles — waiting to be yours and earned through everyday spending. Check out more of our tips to maximize your points and miles: 11 major mistakes people make with travel rewards credit cards How to transfer credit card rewards to partner programs Here are the best credit card welcome offers for February Get a 30% bonus when you transfer your Citi ThankYou Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. Photo Credit: ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY.

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Today's top stories These are the best (and worst) days to fly for spring break in 2024 Choosing the right day to fly can save you big bucks, according to this data. Read more First look at Japan Airlines' new premium economy on the Airbus A350-1000 We took one of the first flights aboard JAL's Airbus A350-1000 to try out its new premium economy seats. Here's what you can expect of this high-end experience. Read more Are you eligible for a new Marriott Bonvoy card? This chart tells you yes or no See if you're eligible for a welcome bonus on a Marriott Bonvoy credit card before hitting "apply," thanks to our welcome offer eligibility chart. Read more 8 reasons why you should always sit in an aisle seat on planes If you need to decide between a plane's aisle seat and one by a window, these are the eight reasons why you should always choose the former. Read more Startup Avelo Airlines just turned a profit for the first time Avelo Airlines said Thursday that it turned a profit in the fourth quarter of 2023, marking the startup airline's first profit and a major milestone. Read more

The latest 1. Best hotels in Honolulu in 2024 2. 3 airlines have hiked checked bag fees. Will more follow? 3. 3 cards have best-ever offers right now — which 1 should I choose? 4. TrueBlue deals: Spring flights to Mexico, Caribbean for as little as 4K points one-way 5. TWA Hotel owner plans to turn London's BT Tower into a hotel 6. Etihad Guest announces major changes to award redemptions, elite status and more 7. Get more from your rewards with these transfer bonuses — including a new Virgin Atlantic offer from Citi 8. United to become first US airline to resume Israel flights 9. Hyatt special offer: Earn up to 21,000 bonus points on stays through April 10. Are you eligible for a new Marriott Bonvoy card? This chart tells you yes or no

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