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PointsYeah Alternative: AwardFares vs. PointsYeah in 2026

PointsYeah and AwardFares can both help you find award flights, but I use them for different jobs. I use AwardFares when the flights are the difficult part of the trip. I can compare supported loyalty programs on the same flight, check more dates and airports, create an alert, and save useful flights in one Journey.
September 22, 2026 · by Germán

Points Path Alternative: AwardFares vs. Points Path in 2026

Points Path and AwardFares solve different parts of an award search. Points Path is a browser extension that adds award prices to Google Flights and helps you compare miles with cash. AwardFares is a standalone award search platform with its own Search, Alerts, Seat Maps, Flight Schedules, and Journey Planner. AwardFares does not add prices to Google Flights, and the regular Points Path flight search begins inside Google Flights.
September 22, 2026 · by Germán

AwardTool Alternative: AwardFares vs. AwardTool in 2026

Looking for an AwardTool alternative? I use AwardFares when my trip revolves around flights. I can search, compare booking programs, watch for seats, check schedules and Seat Maps, and save the flights in one Journey.
September 22, 2026 · by Germán

Are Miles Subscriptions Worth It? A Guide to Frequent Flyer Programs with Monthly Plans

It’s real: airlines are implementing monthly subscriptions on their frequent flyer programs, where you pay per month at different packages and get a fixed number of miles per month. With the rise of subscription services in many industries, it was only a matter of time before airlines jumped on the train. Now, the key question is, are those any good? Should you join? While the concept is still in its early stages, it can be very lucrative in the long run (from our experience), although there are many things to watch out for!
September 12, 2026 · by Germán

Round-The-World Award Flights: The Ultimate Guide

Looking to travel the world without spending a fortune? Round-the-World (RTW) award tickets are a solution that is often underutilized. Even though booking a single RTW fare isn’t always easy, we’ve got you covered with this handy guide. We’ll show you how to plan the perfect trip, whether it’s by piecing together individual award segments or grabbing one of those elusive RTW fares. You’ll learn all about RTW awards, get tips for planning, and discover how AwardFares can help you find and book the best flights across multiple programs. Let’s turn your travel dreams into reality!
August 7, 2026 · by Germán

How to Book Round-Trip Award Flights Like a Pro

When redeeming points or miles for flights, it’s common to think about round trips. Most frequent flyer programs prioritize round-trip bookings, and some (like ANA Mileage Club used to) even restrict one-way redemptions.
August 7, 2026 · by Germán