TOOLS & RESOURCES
Here are some tools I use and recommend as a points and miles traveler.
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Award Redemption Analyzer
Make Smarter Point Redemptions in Seconds
Points Purchase Playbook
Book Luxury Travel Without Extra Cards
Credit Card Balance Tracker
Stay on Top of (Multiple) Card Balances Effortlessly
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Transfer Partner Guide
I remember when starting the hardest part was learning all of the different transfer partners and airline alliances, this is the tool I wish I had when starting. (Free)
Lounge Access Guide
Free foods and free drinks while waiting for my flight? Yes please. Get complimentary lounge access with the right credit card – this guide will tell you which one you should get. (Free)
ANA Companion Guide
ANA is one of the best airlines to fly to Japan, I show you every way you can book it with points and miles. (Free)
Award Search Toolkit
Finding award flights is faster when you’re using the right Award Search tool. Which one is the best for you? We review the best ones in this guide. (Free)
New Zealand Award Flight Guide
How does a free-ish flight to New Zealand sound? I share all of the best ways to book it with points and miles in this guide. (Free)
Japan Airlines Booking Guide
Japan Airlines is another one of the best airlines to fly to Japan with, I share all of the best ways to book Japan Airlines flights in this guide ($3)
MY RECOMMENDATIONS
Here are tools that I use for earning, redeeming, and saving for award travel
Travel Freely
Keep track of your credit card annual fees, sign-up bonuses, and time for your next application. A must have for any award traveler + it’s free!
Rakuten
Shopping portal I like to use to earn American Express points (also could be used to earn cashback). Get $30/3000+ MR with link.
Amazon Picks
My favorite finds on Amazon for travels.
Seats.Aero
Award search tool best for hard to find nonstop business class award flights. An intermediate-advanced tool.
PointsYeah
A FREE award search tool that I use regularly. Best for finding flights on specific dates, and beginner friendly.
AwardTool
A freemium award search tool that has powerful premium features.
Roame
Another powerful award search tool.
CardPointers
A tool that will easily sync your AMEX, Chase, and other bank offers to help save you money.
Savewise
Search offers from 22 shopping portals like Rakuten and Top Cash Back, and stack discounts with credit card offers.