Flyerfolio
Find your first business-class award.
Award availability, points, taxes and the details before you book.
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THE FREQUENT-FLYER FIELD GUIDE
Miles, points & better journeys.
Guides, program updates and tools for the way you travel.
Featured guides
Know which lounge you can enter.
Cabin, status and guest rules for a smoother airport day.
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Turn hotel points into a stay.
Check reward availability, cash costs and cancellation terms.
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Worth a closer look
Ideas for the journey ahead.
What Southwest has announced for 2027.
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Maharaja Club adds another route to earning points.
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Build a practical award-search routine.
Check your lounge access before you fly.
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How airline alliances work.
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A field guide to hotel brands.
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The loyalty briefing
Changes at a glance.
| Program | What to know | Announced | First specified date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAdvantage | Dining experiences planned for 2027 | See full timeline | |
| Air India Maharaja Club | A new shopping route to earning points | See full timeline | |
| Best Western RewardsWorldHotels Rewards | One rewards program, planned for 2027 | ||
| The British Airways Club | New package Avios earning from November | ||
| Hilton Honors | US digital-checkout points pilot | ||
| Southwest Rapid Rewards | New tiers and Companion Pass structure |
Some changes are planned or limited to a pilot. Each brief explains the timeline, participation and details still to come.
Start with a program
Find your program. Choose your next step.
Browse every program by type
Editor’s picks
- AeroplanProgram guide
- ANA Mileage ClubProgram guide
- CathayProgram guide
- KrisFlyerProgram guide
- AAdvantageProgram guide
- MileagePlusProgram guide
- Flying BlueProgram guide
- The British Airways ClubProgram guide
- Aer Lingus AerClubProgram guide
- Air New Zealand KoruProgram guide
- AlFursanOfficial website
- Atmos RewardsProgram guide
- China Eastern programProgram guide
- ConnectMilesProgram guide
- Delta SkyMilesProgram guide
- Dynasty FlyerProgram guide
- Emirates SkywardsProgram guide
- Etihad GuestProgram guide
- Finnair PlusProgram guide
- GOL SmilesProgram guide
- Hainan Airlines programProgram guide
- Iberia ClubProgram guide
- Infinity MileageLandsProgram guide
- JAL Mileage BankProgram guide
- LATAM PassProgram guide
- LifemilesProgram guide
- Miles & MoreProgram guide
- Miles&SmilesProgram guide
- Miles+BonusProgram guide
- PhoenixMilesProgram guide
- Qantas Frequent FlyerProgram guide
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubProgram guide
- Rapid RewardsProgram guide
- SAS EuroBonusProgram guide
- ShebaMilesProgram guide
- Sky Pearl ClubProgram guide
- SKYPASSProgram guide
- SriLankan Airlines FlySmiLesProgram guide
- TAP Miles&GoProgram guide
- Thai Airways Royal Orchid PlusProgram guide
- TrueBlueProgram guide
- Velocity Frequent FlyerProgram guide
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubProgram guide
- WestJet RewardsProgram guide
- Xiamen Airlines programProgram guide
- Hertz Gold+Program guide
- Avis PreferredProgram guide
- Enterprise PlusProgram guide
- National Emerald ClubProgram guide
- Royal Caribbean Crown & AnchorProgram guide
- NCL Latitudes RewardsProgram guide
- MSC Voyagers ClubProgram guide
- Marriott BonvoyProgram guide
- Hilton HonorsProgram guide
- World of HyattProgram guide
- IHG One RewardsProgram guide
- GHA DISCOVERYProgram guide
- Shangri-La CircleProgram guide
- Wyndham RewardsProgram guide
- Best Western RewardsProgram guide
- Choice PrivilegesProgram guide
- MeliáRewardsProgram guide
- Radisson RewardsProgram guide
- Amtrak Guest RewardsProgram guide
- Club EurostarProgram guide
- JRE POINTProgram guide
- Renfe Más RenfeProgram guide
- SNCF Grand VoyageurProgram guide
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Airlines & Miles
Business-class seating beside the windows of a Malaysia Airlines aircraft (generic illustrative photograph, not a news-event image). Photo: Jahurz93, CC BY 4.0, cropped How airline alliances work
Hotels & Stays
Armchair and writing desk beside the window in a Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas guest room (generic illustrative photograph, not a news-event image). Photo: Jesse James, CC BY 2.0, cropped How to read hotel brand portfolios
Cards & Points
Airports & Lounges
Wooden seating and floor-to-ceiling windows in the SWISS lounge at Zurich Airport (generic illustrative photograph, not a news-event image). Photo: Edward Russell, CC BY 2.0, cropped Airline Status vs Lounge Card: Which Gets You Into the Lounge?
Travel Essentials
Irish passport resting on a suitcase handle (generic illustrative photograph, not a news-event image). Photo: Sean MacEntee, CC BY 2.0, cropped Check passport validity, visas and transit rules before departure
- Course 01Start here: ANA Mileage Club — join, earn, use miles and status
- Course 02Start here: KrisFlyer — earning, spending and Elite status
- Course 03Start here: Marriott Bonvoy — join, earn, use points and status
- Course 04Start here: Hilton Honors — join, earn, use points and status
- Course 05Start here: DBS Points (Singapore) — earn, redeem and convert to miles
From reading to doing
One question. A clear next step.
- 01 / UnderstandPlan your first points trip ↗
- 02 / CheckFind and book the award ↗
- 03 / ComparePoints or cash? Run your numbers ↗
- 01 / UnderstandHow flight earning works ↗
- 02 / CheckCheck the airline and fare class ↗
- 03 / CalculateEstimate miles from your flight ↗
- 01 / UnderstandRead the transfer guides ↗
- 02 / CheckCompare sourced transfer ratios ↗
- 03 / CalculateWork out the points to send ↗
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