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Points and miles are rewards earned through travel programs, credit cards, or loyalty programs that can be redeemed for flights, hotel stays, and other travel-related expenses. Points are typically related to hotel or credit cards; miles are typically related to airlines.
You can earn points and miles by flying with airlines, staying at hotels, using travel credit cards, and shopping through airline or hotel portals. Vacation On Points will focus on earning points by making purchases with a travel rewards credit card. Some cards offer bonus points for specific categories, like travel, dining, or groceries. You typically earn a set number of points per dollar spent, and some cards offer sign-up bonuses if you meet a spending threshold in the first few months.
Redemption options vary by program and type of points or miles but include booking flights, hotel stays, cruises, car rentals, and sometimes merchandise (like Disney tickets) or experiences (baseball game tickets)through the loyalty program’s website or app.
In most cases, you will still need to pay taxes and fees separately when redeeming points or miles for flights and hotels. These fees can sometimes be significant, especially for international flights but the fees for domestic flights are $5.60 per person each way. It’s essential to read the terms and conditions of your loyalty program to understand any potential fees.
Yes, many programs allow you to book travel for others using your points and miles, but some may have restrictions or require you to be traveling with the person using the rewards. Always check the specific program’s policies.
Gosh, I wish. Award flights and hotels are limited by availability. If you transfer points to an airline or hotel partner, their availability rules apply. However, some credit cards offer more flexible travel portals or no blackout dates.
Some credit card issuers, like Chase, allow you to transfer points to family members or other account holders. This can be helpful if you want to combine points to book a bigger trip together. Some loyalty programs, like Hilton, allow you to transfer points to family members or other account holders. Basically, yes but it depends on the type of points or miles.
I couldn’t possibly provide a complete answer in this FAQ space but generally, the best card for you depends on your spending habits. Popular travel cards include those from Chase, American Express, and Capital One, offering varying benefits like high-point rewards on travel purchases, large sign-up bonuses, and valuable transfer partners. Compare cards based on annual fees, rewards rates, and travel perks.
The number of miles or points required for a flight depends on various factors, including the airline, route, time of year, and seat class. Some airlines and hotel loyalty programs have award charts, though many have moved to dynamic pricing where the number of miles or points fluctuates based on demand. Whomp Whomp!
Yes, but it depends on the airline or hotel program’s rules. Some programs allow changes or cancellations for a fee or require you to rebook based on availability. Other programs may have more flexible policies, particularly for elite members or during specific promotions.