Ready to find your best fare?
Join travel professionals who never overpay for flights. Free account in 30 seconds.
Create Free AccountThe Pointify Journal
Travel smarter, fly for less.
Points strategies, fare-deal breakdowns, and the stories behind the sweet spots — written by the team that watches award space all day. Updated every week.
More filters
Read time
Year
Author
Popular tags
Latest Stories
All 604 postsPage 3 of 50
Points & Miles
KrisFlyer Award Search Restrictions
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has restricted award searches for accounts not meeting certain requirements, affecting redemption strategies for points travelers.
Zoheb Alvi4 min read
Points & Miles
Cathay Pacific Transfer Bonus
Cathay Pacific's new transfer bonus offers a 10% boost when transferring bank or hotel points to Asia Miles, but what does this mean for points travelers and how can you maximize this opportunity?
Zoheb Alvi4 min read
Points & Miles
Southeast Asia Business Class Awards
Unlock lie-flat business class awards to Southeast Asia from 75,000 miles and $26, with Atmos Rewards and Bilt points offering sweet spots for redemption
Zoheb Alvi5 min read
Points & Miles
Cathay Pacific Transfer Bonus
Get a 10% transfer bonus when converting bank and hotel points to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, offering a chance to maximize redemption value.
Zoheb Alvi5 min read
Points & Miles
Bilt Rent Day: Transfer Bonuses & Rewards Strategy
The Bilt Rent Day promotion offers up to 100% transfer bonus, but what does this mean for points travelers and how can you maximize your rewards?
Zoheb Alvi4 min read
Points & Miles
Do Marriott Bonvoy Points Expire? 2026 Rules and How to Keep Them
Marriott Bonvoy points expire after 24 months of inactivity — but a single small transaction resets the clock. Here is exactly how the policy works, what counts as activity, and the cheapest way to keep your points forever.
Pointify Research Team5 min read
Points & Miles
Do World of Hyatt Points Expire? 2026 Policy and How to Keep Them
World of Hyatt points expire after 24 months of inactivity — unless you hold a World of Hyatt credit card, which exempts your account entirely. Here is how the rule works and the simplest ways to stay active.
Pointify Research Team5 min read
Points & Miles
Do IHG One Rewards Points Expire? 2026 Rules and How to Keep Them
IHG One Rewards points expire after just 12 months of inactivity — the shortest window of the major hotel programs. Here is how to keep your points active and why the IHG credit card is the easiest safeguard.
Pointify Research Team5 min read
Points & Miles
Do Hilton Honors Points Expire? 2026 Policy and How to Keep Them
Hilton Honors points expire after 24 months of inactivity, and the published terms offer no way to get them back. Here is how the rule works, what counts as activity, and the easiest ways to keep your balance alive.
Pointify Research Team5 min read
Points & Miles
Do Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Expire? What Actually Loses Them
Chase Ultimate Rewards points never expire from inactivity — but closing your card can wipe them out in 30 days. Here is exactly when Chase points are safe, when they are at risk, and how to protect them.
Pointify Research Team5 min read
Points & Miles
Transferable Points Devalued
The recent devaluation of transferable points affects redemption rates across various loyalty programs, including Amex Membership Rewards and World of Hyatt. Pointify analyzes the impact on travelers and provides strategies for maximizing point value.
Zoheb Alvi4 min read
Points & Miles
Singapore KrisFlyer Award Search Restrictions
Singapore Airlines limits award searching for customers without KrisFlyer miles, impacting transfer strategies and redemption planning.
Zoheb Alvi4 min read
The Pointify Briefing
The week’s best fares, before they’re gone.
New posts, fare alerts, and points strategies — delivered weekly by the team that watches award space all day.
Weekly · No spam · Unsubscribe anytime