Many foreign carriers offer discounts as high as 50 % off the best price you'd get otherwise. (internationalliving.com)
One of the best ways to use miles is to book international fares, particularly in the business and first class cabins of foreign carriers with more sumptuous facilities than our domestic airlines. (travelcodex.com)
You still have access to the three major alliances, but you'll have to book them through smaller foreign carriers. (rewardexpert.com)