Introduction and Important Background Knowledge
Lays the groundwork for understanding loyalty programs and how airline points systems work globally.
Recommended Frequent Flyer Program Sign-Up Order
A curated list of the most valuable frequent flyer programs and the order in which to register for them depending on where you live.
Miles vs Points
Explains the difference between redeemable points and status-qualifying miles across loyalty programs.
Quiz: Miles vs Points
A short quiz to reinforce your understanding of how miles and points differ in value and use.
Earning Points from Flying
Shows how to calculate and maximize point earnings based on booking class and airline fare rules.
Introduction to Buying Points
Introduces the concept of buying points strategically instead of earning them the slow way.
Caution Before Buying Points
Highlights common pitfalls and what to avoid before purchasing points for redemptions.
Earning: Air Canada Aeroplan
Where and how to acquire Aeroplan points at the best rates.
Earning: Avianca Lifemiles
Learn how to acquire LifeMiles points and understand device-related quirks when accessing the platform.
Earning: Avios (Qatar Airways, British Airways, Iberia, Finnair + More)
Learn the best ways to acquire Avios from various carriers for future redemptions.
Earning: Alaska Airlines Atmos
Understand the cost and chart for acquiring Alaska Atmos points for hard-to-find partners.
Earning: AAdvantage
Acquire AAdvantage points for access to Qatar, Etihad, and more, with redemption math.
Earning: Flying Blue
Learn where to acquire Flying Blue points and monitor for discounts.
Earning: Virgin Atlantic
Learn how to acquire Virgin points at the best rates.
How to Buy Points When Starting with No Points
Learn the restrictions and strategies for buying points from scratch in each program.
Quiz: Earning Points
A checkpoint quiz to test your knowledge of buying and earning strategies.
Earning Through Shopping Portals
Learn how to use country-specific airline shopping portals to passively earn points.
Essential Tool Introduction
Learn to use the best tools to find award availability across multiple programs.
Paid Resources for Finding Award Seats
Discover paid and semi-paid tools for advanced search support.
Redeeming: Air Canada Aeroplan
Aeroplan is one of the most flexible programs for booking Star Alliance carriers like Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, ANA, and Swiss. This section shows you how to navigate its zone-based award chart, take advantage of stopovers to book two destinations in one trip, and use buy-point promotions to maximize value. A short quiz wraps it up to make sure you know how to avoid the common redemption mistakes with Aeroplan.
Redeeming: Avianca LifeMiles
Avianca LifeMiles is a powerful tool for unlocking award space on Lufthansa, EVA Air, Austrian, and many other Star Alliance partners. You’ll learn how LifeMiles pricing works—including its occasional inconsistencies—how to construct creative itineraries with minimal surcharges, and how to spot the sweet spots that deliver premium value. The lesson concludes with a quiz to reinforce your understanding of this high-utility but often-overlooked program.
Redeeming: Avios
Covering four different airline award programs, this series of lessons opens doors to incredible value across Qatar Airways (including Qsuites), British Airways, Iberia, and Finnair. This section explains how the various Avios “currencies” interact, how to transfer between them, and how to strategically book redemptions that avoid high surcharges and exploit distance-based pricing. You’ll see practical booking examples and finish with a quiz to make sure you understand how to use Avios across multiple partners.
Redeeming: Alaska Atmos
Alaska’s award program offers access to redemptions with partners like Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Fiji Airways, and Korean Air. This section shows how to make the most of Alaska’s region-based pricing, how to find award space, and how to leverage occasional buy-mile sales to book premium cabins for less. A final quiz ensures you’re ready to apply these strategies with confidence.
Redeeming: American AAdvantage
AAdvantage miles are extremely useful for premium redemptions on Qatar Airways, Etihad, Japan Airlines, and other key Oneworld partners for Points Master members living outside North America. In this module, you’ll learn how to identify the best partner redemptions, use award search tools efficiently, and determine when buying AAdvantage miles makes sense based on your route and timing. The included quiz confirms your readiness to apply AAdvantage strategically.
Redeeming: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Flying Club points can unlock exceptional value on ANA First and Business Class, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Atlantic’s own routes. This section breaks down the best redemptions available through Flying Club, how to calculate redemptions across different partners. It’s ideal for anyone looking to book luxury cabins with a relatively small number of points.
Redeeming: Flying Blue
Flying Blue, used by Air France and KLM, also offers great redemptions on Etihad, ITA, and China Airlines. In this module, you’ll learn how to take advantage of Promo Rewards, build stopovers into your itinerary, and use tools to check availability across the Flying Blue network. It also covers how to calculate redemption costs when buying miles on sale, ensuring you’re getting strong value from each redemption.
Redeeming: Advanced Redemptions
This section goes deeper into specialized redemptions, starting with Emirates First and Business Class, and what booking strategies are still effective. It also covers how to book Singapore Airlines First Class, including practical tips on account setup, address restrictions, and redemption logic. These advanced examples are perfect for users looking to unlock ultra-premium experiences once they’ve mastered the fundamentals.
North America
Learn exactly how to redeem points when flying from North America to Europe, South America, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa. This module saves hours of research by showing you how to search each route step by step—so if you’re flying North America to Europe, for example, you’ll see exactly which programs and airlines to check, how to search, and what sweet spots I personally use. Every route pairing comes with my hand-picked award chart examples to help you find availability faster and book smarter.
Asia (East and Southeast)
If you’re based in or flying from Asia, this section teaches you how to redeem points for flights to Europe, Oceania, and North America, as well as within Asia itself. Instead of spending hours figuring out which program works best for Asia to Europe or Asia to North America, you’ll get region-specific strategies, search tips, and my personal list of sweet spots to use right now. It’s a huge time-saver that gives you clear, proven redemption paths across all the major routes.
Europe
Flying from Europe? This section covers how to book premium flights to North America, Asia, Oceania, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. For each of these region pairings, you’ll get specific advice on how to search, which tools to use, and which redemptions offer the best value. You’ll also get access to my curated list of sweet spots from Europe, saving you countless hours and guesswork when planning your redemptions.
Oceania
This module covers redemptions from Oceania to North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East—including how to fly from Australia and New Zealand using the most effective programs. Each region pairing comes with my exact strategies for searching award space, plus a list of the best sweet spots to use based on real booking data. Instead of guessing, you’ll get the fastest route to finding and booking a deal that works.
Africa
Redeeming from Africa doesn’t have to be complicated. This module shows you how to fly from Africa to Europe, North America, and Oceania using programs that consistently offer value and availability. Each route includes my personal search approach and sweet spot examples, making it easy to skip the trial-and-error and go straight to what works.
Middle East
If you’re flying from the Middle East, this section shows you exactly how to book award flights to Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania, and Africa using the most effective points programs. Instead of endlessly comparing options across dozens of airlines, you’ll get direct advice on how to search routes like Middle East to Europe or Middle East to Asia, with examples of programs and airlines I use myself. Every pairing includes access to my personal sweet spot list and a breakdown of the most efficient way to search, saving you time and helping you avoid the most common mistakes.
South America
This section teaches you how to redeem points when flying from South America to North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa—covering the key programs that offer availability for long-haul travel out of Latin American hubs. For each region pairing, you’ll get clear search strategies and my personal list of sweet spots so you don’t waste time guessing. Whether you’re booking LATAM, Avianca, or partner airlines through other programs, you’ll learn how to quickly find the best value flights and make smart redemptions every time.
Finding Cash Deals
Use external sites like forums and newsletters to find underpriced cash fares.
HELP - I Can’t Find Award Space For My Trip!
Introduces the Points Master Booking Concierge as a support option.
Congratulations!
Wrap-up message, final words, and encouragement to put your skills into action.
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