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Air Canada Stopover: How to Visit 2 Countries for Almost Free

Air Canada Stopover: How to Visit 2 Countries for Almost Free

by Michael Gandara | Sep 11, 2025 | Redeeming Points

If you’ve ever wished you could turn a single award ticket into two separate vacations, the Air Canada Stopover program might be the trick you need. With Aeroplan, adding a stopover to a one-way award can cost as little as 5,000 extra points and last up to 45...
I RANKED All 14 Chase Transfer Partners From WORST To BEST

I RANKED All 14 Chase Transfer Partners From WORST To BEST

by Michael Gandara | Aug 30, 2025 | Redeeming Points

If you have a Chase Sapphire Preferred or Reserve, you might hear the maxim “you get maximum value from Chase points by using their Transfer Partners”. But if you’re new to points and miles, you might know what good they are. So I ranked all 14 partners...
Can You Still Book Emirates First Class with Points and Miles?

Can You Still Book Emirates First Class with Points and Miles?

by Michael Gandara | Aug 30, 2025 | Redeeming Points

Within the same week, two email subscribers asked me about booking Emirates flights, specifically in first class, so I thought I’d write a quick guide. So what’s the deal with Emirates? Emirates has presumably changed its contracts with seemingly all of...


Hi, I’m Michael! I’m a nurse, traveler, and points-and-miles nerd who loves helping people see more of the world for less.

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