AwardsPlanner Blog
Award travel, explained by someone who books it. Every review here is a flight booked with points and flown by the author, and each one names the program and the miles it cost and links to the route page where you can price the same seat. The guides cover the mechanics: moving credit card points to airlines, what a mile is worth, combining miles between people, and the policies that trip people up.
Flight Reviews·
JAL A350-1000 First Class Review: Tokyo to Los Angeles
Japan Airlines A350-1000 first class review, Tokyo Haneda to Los Angeles: a stunning modern suite, phenomenal service, and some of the best food in the sky.
Points and Miles·
Can You Transfer United Miles to Another Person? Fees and Options
How to combine United MileagePlus miles from two accounts: transferring miles to another person, what it costs, and the cheaper ways to book one award flight together.
In-Flight Wi-Fi·
Delta Wi-Fi: Is It Free, How to Connect, and Which Planes Have It
Delta offers fast, free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on most flights. How to connect, which aircraft still charge, and what to do when you cannot get online.
Points and Miles·
Can You Transfer Delta SkyMiles to Another Person? Fees and Options
Delta does not pool SkyMiles, but you can transfer miles to another person for a fee. How the transfer works, what it costs, and when it is worth doing.
Flight Reviews·
Delta One A330-900neo Review: Seattle to London
Honest Delta One review of the A330-900neo on DL20 from Seattle to London: seat comfort, meals, Wi-Fi, amenities, and how it compares to other business class options.
Flight Reviews·
Virgin Atlantic A330-900neo Upper Class Review: London to Seattle
Honest Virgin Atlantic Upper Class review of the A330-900neo on VS105 from London to Seattle: seat comfort, Wi-Fi, meals, amenities, and how to book it with points.
Points and Miles·
Wells Fargo Rewards Transfer Partners Guide [2026]: How to Maximize Your Points
Maximize your Wells Fargo Rewards by transferring points to top airline and hotel partners for flights, business class deals, and hotel stays.
Points and Miles·
Citi Thank You Rewards Transfer Partners Guide [2026]: How to Maximize Your Points
Citi Transfer Partners let you convert ThankYou Points into airline miles or hotel rewards for premium flights, luxury stays, and more.
In-Flight Wi-Fi·
Does Southwest Have Wi-Fi? Cost, Free Options and How to Connect
Yes, Southwest has Wi-Fi on nearly every flight, and it is free for Rapid Rewards members. What non-members pay, how to connect, and what the onboard portal includes.
In-Flight Wi-Fi·
Does Alaska Airlines Have Wi-Fi? Cost and How to Connect
Yes, Alaska Airlines has Wi-Fi on most flights. Here is what it costs, how to connect, whether texting is free, and how to get it cheaper or free.
Flight Reviews·
United Polaris 787-9 Business Class Review: Sydney to Los Angeles
United Polaris business class review of the Boeing 787-9 on UA842 from Sydney to Los Angeles: the seat, bedding, food, service, and the 70,000 LifeMiles booking.
Flight Reviews·
Cathay Pacific 777 First Class Review: Hong Kong to Los Angeles
Cathay Pacific 777-300ER first class review of CX882 from Hong Kong to Los Angeles: the spacious seat, premium dining, free Wi-Fi, and how I booked it with Asia Miles.