The Ins and Outs of Airline Travel Awards

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Whether you fly around the world or are a weekend warrior, air travel can be expensive. That’s why collecting points and miles to redeem is so attractive. But making sense of award redemptions can be challenging.

From fixed-value points to variable value, airline travel points can be confusing. How do you make sure you’re receiving everything you’ve earned? What are the different points, and how do you redeem them? 

How Airline Miles Work

Think of frequent flyer miles or airline miles as currency. This airline currency can be used to pay for more flights, hotel stays, and other rewards. Airline currency is sometimes referred to as points, but it’s still the same concept.