Point Me To First Class 106. Lessons Learned & Top Tips from Running Thousands of Award Searches
Mar 10, 2025
Discover top tips for successful award flight searches honed from years of experience. Learn the key differences between cash and award flights and tackle challenges like information overload. Explore the advantages of one-way tickets and get strategic insights into booking timelines for major airlines. Enhance your search success with practical advice on early booking, flexibility, and creating a travel wishlist. Set award alerts and understand points transfer to elevate your chances of landing that dream flight!
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One-Way Searches
- Run one-way award searches, even for round trips, to increase your chances of finding award space.
- This also lets you mix and match airlines and cabin classes.
Book One-Way Awards
- Book separate one-way award flights, even if a round trip is available, for greater flexibility.
- This simplifies cancellations or changes if needed.
Award Calendar Timing
- Know when different airlines open their award booking calendars.
- Some open earlier (360 days out) than others, giving early birds an edge.