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.
Points and Miles·
How Much Are United Miles Worth? About 1.2 Cents Each in 2026
United miles are worth about 1.2 cents each on average. What 25,000 and 70,000 United miles buy, the best and worst redemptions, and how to squeeze out more value.
Flight Reviews·
Turkish Airlines Business Class Review Boeing 787-9 Seattle to Istanbul
Review of Turkish Airlines Business Class on their Boeing 787-9!
Airline Policies·
Does Alaska Airlines Hold Award Flights?
Find out if Alaska Airlines allows you to hold award flights!
Points and Miles·
Can You Combine American Airlines Miles? Transfers, Fees and Options
You cannot merge two AAdvantage accounts, but you can transfer American Airlines miles to another person for a fee. How it works, what it costs, and when it is worth it.
Points and Miles·
Do American Airlines Miles Expire? AAdvantage Expiration Rules
Yes, AAdvantage miles expire after a period of inactivity unless you are exempt. How to check your expiration date, keep miles alive for free, and reinstate expired miles.
Points and Miles·
How To Find Award Flights
Find out how to find availability on award flights!
Points and Miles·
How To Book An Award Flight
Step by step guide on how to use points and miles on flights!
Points and Miles·
How To Transfer Credit Card Points To Airlines Miles
Discover how to turn your credit card points into valuable airline miles!