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How to fly to São Paulo with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
Avianca LifeMiles prices UA Polaris biz to GRU at 55k — cheaper than UA's own 77k Saver. Cash from $680, awards from 55,000 Avianca LifeMiles points.
Pointify Research Team6 min read
Travel Deals
Hidden City Ticketing Explained: How Skiplagging Works and When It Pays Off
A connecting flight through your destination is sometimes cheaper than a direct flight to it. Here’s how hidden city ticketing works, the risks involved, and when the savings justify the trade-offs.
Pointify Research Team8 min read
Travel Tips
Airport Lounge Access Guide: Every Way to Get In
Credit cards, status, day passes, alliance lounges. Every lounge access method ranked.
Zoheb Alvi7 min read
Destinations
How to fly to Bogotá with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
Avianca home hub; LifeMiles biz MIA-BOG is 35k one-way with no surcharges. Cash from $480, awards from 35,000 Avianca LifeMiles points.
Pointify Research Team6 min read
Travel Tips
Best Carry-On Bags for Points Travelers in 2026
Points travelers fly frequently. These carry-on bags optimize for airline size limits.
Pointify Travels Team6 min read
Points & Miles
Cathay Pacific First Class: book JFK–HKG with 70,000 Alaska Mileage Plan points
Cathay Pacific First Class on JFK–HKG is 70,000 Alaska Mileage Plan points — a 25.7¢/point redemption against cash fares of $18,000+.
Pointify Research Team7 min read
Points & Miles
ANA The Room (Business): book LAX–HND with 55,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points
ANA The Room (Business) on LAX–HND is 55,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points — a 17.3¢/point redemption against cash fares of $9,500+.
Pointify Research Team7 min read
Travel Tips
Travel Insurance: When You Need It and When You Do Not
Credit card insurance covers many scenarios free. When you need a separate policy.
Pointify Travels Team6 min read
Points & Miles
Air France La Première First Class: book JFK–CDG with 145,000 Flying Blue points
Air France La Première First Class on JFK–CDG is 145,000 Flying Blue points — a 15.2¢/point redemption against cash fares of $22,000+.
Pointify Research Team7 min read
Travel Tips
How to Survive a Long-Haul Flight: 15 Expert Tips
Fifteen tested strategies for sleeping better and arriving refreshed on flights over 8 hours.
Zoheb Alvi7 min read
Points & Miles
Emirates First Class Suite: book JFK–DXB with 160,000 Emirates Skywards points
Emirates First Class Suite on JFK–DXB is 160,000 Emirates Skywards points — a 15.6¢/point redemption against cash fares of $25,000+.
Pointify Research Team7 min read
Points & Miles
Singapore Airlines Suites Class (A380): book JFK–FRA–SIN with 170,000 KrisFlyer points
Singapore Airlines Suites Class (A380) on JFK–FRA–SIN is 170,000 KrisFlyer points — a 16.5¢/point redemption against cash fares of $28,000+.
Pointify Research Team7 min read
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