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If you’ve spent any time in the points and miles world, you’ve probably heard that transferring points to travel partners usually gets you the best value—and that’s true. But as a mom booking travel for a whole family, I know that maximizing every cent per point doesn’t always work out in real life. Sometimes, using points to erase travel purchases or book through a travel portal actually makes more sense.
If you’ve spent any time in the points and miles world, you’ve probably heard that transferring points to travel partners usually gets you the best value—and that’s true. But as a mom booking travel for a whole family, I know that maximizing every cent per point doesn’t always work out in real life. Sometimes, using points to erase travel purchases or book through a travel portal actually makes more sense.
I used to think taking my entire family of six on a tropical vacation in the middle of winter would cost us $10,000 or more. Flights alone felt out of reach, especially when I started adding in food and two hotel rooms. Then I started using points the way they were meant to be used.
Hawaii is a bucket list trip for so many families—and for good reason. The beaches, volcanoes, and island adventures feel a world away, but you don’t need a passport to get there. The catch? Flights to Hawaii can be pricey, especially when you’re booking for a whole family. That’s why using points strategically can make this trip go from “maybe someday” to “booked!”
There’s something really satisfying about checking into a hotel where you’re staying for free—especially when it’s somewhere you’d never want to pay cash for. IHG One Rewards points can make that happen, and while they don’t always get as much attention as some other hotel points, they can still unlock great value—especially when you know how to get the most from IHG points with kids.
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If you’re here because you were trying to learn how to use Alaska Airlines miles, you are not behind — you’re just catching the middle of a big change.
Alaska’s loyalty program no longer exists under its old name.
The miles you used to earn through Alaska Airlines are now part of a new program called Atmos Rewards, which was created when Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines officially merged into one airline family.
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If you’re here because you were trying to learn how to use Alaska Airlines miles, you are not behind — you’re just catching the middle of a big change.
Alaska’s loyalty program no longer exists under its old name.
The miles you used to earn through Alaska Airlines are now part of a new program called Atmos Rewards, which was created when Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines officially merged into one airline family.
