Points in Real Life (Episode 4): What Alaska Miles Can Actually Do (Using American Airlines)

Points in Real Life (Episode 4): What Alaska Miles Can Actually Do (Using American Airlines)

Most people assume you need a ton of points—or a specific airline—to book a good flight. That’s not always true. In this example, we’re using Alaska Airlines miles to book an American Airlines flight… even though we don’t really fly Alaska at all. And the result? A simple, repeatable redemption that can work for a…

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Points in Real Life (Episode 3): What 50,000 (or Less) Hotel Points Could Do

Points in Real Life (Episode 3): What 50,000 (or Less) Hotel Points Could Do

Many people already have travel points. They’re sitting in credit card accounts, airline programs, hotel loyalty programs, or shopping rewards programs — often quietly building up in the background. But a surprising number of travelers never actually use them. Not because they aren’t valuable. Because they’re not sure how to use them. In the first…

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