Strategies, data, and insights for booking international business and first class with points and miles.
We tested every major points and miles alert service — Thrifty Traveler, Straight to the Points, Going, Seats.aero, PointsYeah — side by side. Here's which one actually finds business class award space first, and which isn't worth paying for.
Data from 6,000+ award nights across 59 properties: the highest-value uses of your 35K, 50K, and 85K Marriott free night certificates right now. Includes top-off sweet spots worth up to 7.8 cpp.
A data-driven breakdown of the highest-value Amex Membership Rewards transfers for international business class flights, with real availability examples.
A practical guide to finding and booking saver-level business class award seats, including when airlines release space, tools to use, and common mistakes to avoid.
A step-by-step plan for earning enough points in your first year to book a round-trip international business class flight through credit card signup bonuses.