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How to fly to Mexico City with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
Aeroplan's short-haul award chart means 17.5k miles to MEX in economy or 40k in business. Cash from $280, awards from 17,500 Aeroplan points.
Pointify Research Team6 min read
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How to fly to Singapore with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
SQ22 JFK-SIN is the longest commercial flight in the world and prices under $1k are achievable on the new fleet. Cash from $1,000, awards from 95,000 Singapore KrisFlyer points.
Pointify Research Team6 min read
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How to fly to Bangkok with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
EVA Air Royal Laurel Class via United partner chart is ~75k miles and 4.5¢/mi value. Cash from $950, awards from 75,000 United MileagePlus points.
Pointify Research Team6 min read
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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 Team6 min read
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How to fly to Seoul with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
Korean Air SKYPASS via Chase UR transfer is the only way to redeem Korean business at reasonable cost. Cash from $900, awards from 80,000 Korean Air SKYPASS points.
Pointify Research Team6 min read
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How to fly to Hong Kong with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
Cathay Pacific biz to Hong Kong is the classic Alaska partner redemption at 70k + ~$60 taxes. Cash from $1,050, awards from 70,000 Alaska Mileage Plan points.
Pointify Research Team6 min read
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How to fly to Reykjavik with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
BOS-KEF on Icelandair is the cheapest trans-Atlantic redemption into Europe, often under $400 cash. Cash from $320, awards from 30,000 Icelandair Saga Club points.
Pointify Research Team6 min read
Credit Cards
Best Dining Credit Cards 2026: Top 5 Picks From 40+ Cards Analyzed
We analyzed 40+ credit cards to find the best ones for restaurant spending. From 4x points to 5% cashback, here are the top picks for foodies who travel.
Pointify Research Team10 min read
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How to fly to Rio de Janeiro with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
Azul's JFK-GIG redemption is the cheapest lie-flat to South America at roughly 50-60k points. Cash from $680, awards from 50,000 Azul TudoAzul points.
Pointify Research Team6 min read
Travel Tips
Hidden City Ticketing: The Complete Guide for 2026
Hidden city ticketing can save you 40-60% on flights. This guide covers how it works, the risks, airline policies, and when it makes sense to use this controversial strategy.
Pointify Research Team11 min read
Points & Miles
How to Use Chase Ultimate Rewards Points: The Definitive Guide
Chase Ultimate Rewards points are worth 1-15 cents each depending on how you use them. This guide ranks every redemption method and transfer partner by value.
Zoheb Alvi13 min read
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How to fly to Madrid with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
Iberia off-peak to MAD from any Amex MR-transferable hub is the best trans-Atlantic biz in the Oneworld universe. Cash from $510, awards from 34,000 Iberia Plus points.
Pointify Research Team6 min read
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