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25 articles tagged "Star Alliance".
Credit Cards8 min read
Travel rewards in Türkiye: Turkish Miles&Smiles and the cards that earn it
A practical, evergreen guide to why Miles&Smiles is one of the strongest Star Alliance currencies and how to build it from Türkiye.
Pointify Editorial·
Credit Cards8 min read
Travel rewards in Switzerland: SWISS / Miles & More and the cards that earn it
A practical, evergreen guide to how SWISS Miles & More anchors Switzerland for Star Alliance premium-cabin redemptions.
Pointify Editorial·
Points & Miles8 min read
Avianca LifeMiles summer 2026: the 63,000-mile Star Alliance business class sweet spot, plus the gotchas
LifeMiles books US-to-Europe Star Alliance business at 63,000 miles one-way — about 27K cheaper than MileagePlus on the same Lufthansa metal. The catch is the structural quirks. Practical guide.
Pointify Research Team·
Points & Miles7 min read
ANA Mileage Club summer 2026: round-trip business class to Tokyo for 90,000 miles
ANA Mileage Club requires round-trip booking on partner awards, which sounds restrictive but locks in the lowest-cost Star Alliance Asia redemption in the 2026 ecosystem at 90,000 miles round-trip.
Pointify Research Team·
Points & Miles8 min read
Aeroplan summer 2026: where 60K gets you Star Alliance business class across 14 partner airlines
Aeroplans distance-banded chart held through 2026 mid-year refresh. Here is the 14-partner matrix showing which Star Alliance routes still ship at 60,000 points one-way.
Pointify Research Team·
Credit Cards7 min read
United Club Infinite Card 2026: $895 fee, United Club access, and the MileagePlus path
Chase United Club Infinite at $895 includes United Club access for cardholder + companions, free first + second checked bag, Premier qualifying spend, and 4x on United purchases. Is the fee justified for regular United flyers?
Pointify Research Team·
Credit Cards6 min read
ANA Mileage Club U.S. Card 2026: The path to ANA First Class via the Round-the-World Award
ANA U.S. Mileage Club credit cards are issued by First National Bank. The cards offer modest direct ANA mile earning, but the real value is access to ANA's Round-the-World Award chart at 200,000-280,000 miles for business class.
Pointify Research Team·
Airlines6 min read
ANA THE Room (Business Class) Deep Dive 2026: 55,000 Virgin Atlantic miles to Tokyo
ANA THE Room is the airline's flagship business class on the 777-300ER. Sliding privacy doors, 6'8" full-flat beds, and a unique fused-cabin design. Bookable for 55-60k Virgin Atlantic miles each way US-Tokyo.
Pointify Research Team·
Points & Miles7 min read
United MileagePlus Program Deep Dive 2026: Star Alliance + Polaris + Excursionist Perk
United MileagePlus moved to dynamic pricing on partner saver awards in 2019. Polaris business class typically prices at 60-77k each way US-Europe partner saver. The program is uniquely Chase-accessible.
Pointify Research Team·
Points & Miles7 min read
Singapore KrisFlyer Deep Dive 2026: Singapore Suites + post-Nov 2025 devaluation
Singapore KrisFlyer powers the most-aspirational First Class redemption in points travel: Singapore Suites on the A380. Post-November 2025 devaluation brought US-Singapore Suites to ~155,000 miles each way.
Pointify Research Team·
Airlines7 min read
Lufthansa Allegris 2026: The new flagship cabin product (and the partner-award lockout)
Lufthansa rolled out Allegris on the new A350 fleet starting in 2024. The four cabin classes — Allegris First, Business Suite, Business Class, Premium Economy — represent a meaningful upgrade. The catch: Allegris First is currently NOT bookable on partner miles.
Pointify Research Team·
Points & Miles7 min read
ANA Mileage Club Program Deep Dive 2026: Round-the-World Award + ANA First Class
ANA Mileage Club is the home program for All Nippon Airways. The program publishes one of points travel's strongest fixed charts including the Round-the-World Award (200,000-280,000 miles for business class) and ANA First Class US-Tokyo at 165,000 miles round-trip.
Pointify Research Team·
Airlines6 min read
Aegean Miles+Bonus: Star Alliance Gold for 30,000 Miles in 2026
Aegean's Miles+Bonus is the cheapest published path to Star Alliance Gold status in 2026 — qualifying for ~30,000 mile spend over 12 months.
Pointify Research Team·
Airlines10 min read
EVA Air Royal Laurel: The Best Transpacific Award You're Not Booking
Most US points travelers default to ANA, JAL, or Cathay for transpacific business class. EVA Air's Royal Laurel — bookable for 75,000 Aeroplan miles or 80,000 United miles — is the underrated alternative with consistently better availability and a competitive product. Here's why and how.
Pointify Research Team·
Destinations6 min read
How to fly to Istanbul with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
Turkish business class to IST for 45k miles is arguably the best trans-Atlantic business redemption left. Cash from $520, awards from 45,000 Turkish Miles&Smiles points.
Pointify Research Team·
Airlines11 min read
Star Alliance vs Oneworld vs SkyTeam: The Complete Alliance Guide
Understanding airline alliances unlocks the full power of points and miles. This guide maps every alliance, its best programs, and the sweet spots within each.
Pointify Research Team·
Travel Guides11 min read
Complete Guide to Airline Alliance Benefits: oneworld vs Star Alliance vs SkyTeam
The three global airline alliances cover 90% of the world’s routes. Understanding how they work—and which one aligns with your travel patterns—can save you thousands in upgrades, lounge access, and award bookings.
Pointify Research Team·
Airlines7 min read
Lufthansa First Class: the partner-program playbook for FRA-bound travelers
Lufthansa's legendary FRA First Class Terminal is still here. The new Allegris business class is rolling out across the fleet. But Allegris First Class is currently NOT bookable on partner miles — only the legacy 747-8 / A340 First is. Here's the realistic 2026 picture.
Pointify Research Team·
Airlines6 min read
Turkish Airlines business class: the points playbook for US-Istanbul in 2026
The legendary 45,000-mile Miles & Smiles redemption was devalued in 2024 and again in late 2025. Here's where the rate stands now, the surviving Star Alliance partner alternatives, and the IST lounge that's still a destination in itself.
Pointify Research Team·
Airlines7 min read
EVA Air Royal Laurel: the quietest sweet spot in the game (Aeroplan + United)
EVA Royal Laurel via Aeroplan or United is one of the most reliable transpacific business class redemptions for US travelers. Watch the June 1, 2026 Aeroplan chart change — the rate is going up.
Pointify Research Team·
Airlines8 min read
Lufthansa First Class: Exclusive Terminal and Service
Lufthansa first class includes the legendary Frankfurt First Class Terminal.
Zoheb Alvi·
Points & Miles7 min read
Turkish Miles and Smiles: Incredible Star Alliance Awards
Turkish Miles and Smiles has the lowest award prices for Star Alliance flights.
Pointify Travels Team·
Points & Miles7 min read
Air Canada Aeroplan: Best Redemptions to Europe and Asia
Aeroplan has no fuel surcharges on most partners, free stopovers, and competitive rates.
Pointify Travels Team·
Points & Miles9 min read
ANA Mileage Club: Best Round-the-World Award Bookings
ANA round-the-world awards start at 115,000 miles in business class with up to 8 stopovers.
Pointify Travels Team·
Points & Miles8 min read
United MileagePlus: Hidden Sweet Spots for Award Flights
United removed their award chart, but hidden sweet spots still exist delivering 2-5 cents per mile in value.
Pointify Travels Team·
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