Sentences with phrase «fewer points for those flights»

If you mainly fly coach, Citi ThankYou points or Chase Ultimate Rewards points might be your best option, because you could end up paying fewer points for your flights.

That's because British Airways uses a distance - based award chart so you will spend fewer points for those flights than if using miles from the airlines themselves.

Not exact matches

The catch is that most airlines only make a few saver - level tickets available for each flight — and they make them available at various points before traveling — so you may not be able to find saver seats right away.

That means that if you were looking at a $ 600 flight from Chicago to Munich, you would only need 48,000 Chase points, fewer than you would need for a saver ticket if you were to transfer the points to United.

I totally agree with numbe 1 — we had «reward» cards that cost us thousands in interest and fees each year, only for a few airlines points that we couldn't use on the flights we wanted anyway!

On the other hand, the three points will take Everton up to 11th in the Premier League further pulling away from the bottom few sides and joining a host of teams firmly in mid-table mediocrity in the top flight as they build for next season.

Picture this, we don't come out of the gate firing on all cylinders, Wenger speaks of how there wasn't enough time for the first - teamers to build chemistry, several key players aren't even playing because of Wenger's utterly ridiculous policy regarding players who played in the Confed Cup or the under21s and the boo - birds have returned in full flight... if these things were to happen, which is quite possible considering the Groundhog Day mentality of this club, how long do you think it will take for Wenger to recant his earlier statements regarding Europa... I would suggest that it's these sorts of comments from Wenger which are often his undoing... why would any manager worth his weight in salt make such a definitive statement before the season has even started... why would any manager who fashions himself an educated man make such pronouncements before even knowing what his starting 11 will be come Friday, let alone on September 1st... why would any manager who has a tenuous relationship with a great many supporters offer up such a potentially contentious talking point considering how many times his own words have come back to bite him in the ass... I think he does this because he doesn't care what you or I think, in fact he's more than slightly infuriated by the very idea of having to answer to the likes of you and me... that might have been acceptable during his formative years in charge, when the fans were rewarded with an scintillating brand of football and success felt like a forgone conclusion, but this new Wenger led team barely resembles that team of ore... whereas in times past we relished a few words from our seemingly cerebral manager, in recent times those words have been replaced by a myriad of excuses, a plethora of infuriating stories about who he could have signed but didn't and what can only be construed as outright fabrications... it's kind of funny that when we want some answers, like during the whole contract debacle of last season, we can't get an intelligent word out of him, but when we just what him to show his managerial acumen through his actions, we can't seem to get him to shut - up... I beg you to prove me wrong Arsene

With arsenal still just taking the first few steps on the road to recovery after suffering the worst period the team has had to endure for many a year and setting a few unwanted records for the Arsene Wenger era, we could probably have done without this midweek game against a side that is not only the reigning Premier League champions but who are quite a bit further down their own road to redemption while still needing some points to make their survival in the top flight completely secure.

The last top - flight team to have fewer points defending their crown were Everton in 1970/71 (49 assuming three points for a win).

Bolton fans will cling onto their decent scoring record in London, and even better record at Stamford Bridge, for dear life as they desperately need a few more points to be certain of another season in the top flight.

For example, as few as 50,000 points can be transferred to Flying Blue and redeemed for a round - trip Economy Class flight from the U.S. to many European destinations (subject to terms and conditions of Flying Blue and Ultimate RewardFor example, as few as 50,000 points can be transferred to Flying Blue and redeemed for a round - trip Economy Class flight from the U.S. to many European destinations (subject to terms and conditions of Flying Blue and Ultimate Rewardfor a round - trip Economy Class flight from the U.S. to many European destinations (subject to terms and conditions of Flying Blue and Ultimate Rewards).

You may even pay fewer points for short - haul domestic flights than you would booking an award ticket.

As a part of the Oneworld Alliance, British Airways offers flights to a variety of locations for the cost of very few Avios points.

Citi markets this by saying that you need 20 % fewer points when you redeem for flights.

Our Chase Ultimate Rewards have been used for a hotel stay during a funeral; transferring points to Southwest for flights; booking a 2 - night stay in Death Valley; and we still have quite a few points left to use, while continuing to earn on daily spending and through the shopping portal.

Using British Airways Avios points can offer some good value for American Airlines flights, but there are a few things to keep in mind.

So for expensive award flights or hotel stays, you'll often spend fewer miles or points by transferring other flexible points to travel partners.

Hot Tip: I used my Chase Sapphire Preferred ® Card to book the flight for 2x points, and used The Platinum Card ® from American Express to get a $ 200 airline credit (which paid for a few drinks on the flights as well as my upgraded seat).

So when Eli saw airfare rates drop nearer to the trip date, he was able to cancel his initial flights and rebook the tickets for significantly fewer points!

When choosing which credit card you want to earn your miles and points in, especially for international travel, consider a few factors factors, including how many seats you will need to redeem on any flight, whether the points you earn can be redeemed for flights out of your airport, whether you are willing to take the risk that your miles will hold their value until when you want to book your flight, among others.

Redeem round - trip flights with reduced mileage awards for 7,500 fewer miles and save your points for other awards.

There have always been flights from Belize City to Guatemala City. But in the past TACA was the primary carrier and they only flew there a few times a week. But Tropic Air has been expanding their international offerings this year. They are now offering a daily flight from Belize City to Guatemala (Monday  — Friday), with a stop in Flores, and then on to Guatemala City. This means you can get dropped off at the stopping point for Tikal, if thatÂ's your destination of choice.

Best ways to «top off» your frequent flier miles, earn enough points to fly free — Want to head home for the holidays but short a few points for a free flight?

You can actually spend fewer miles by redeeming Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points for some Delta flights than it costs to redeem SkyMiles.

I transferred Ultimate Rewards points from my Sapphire Preferred and booked the flight for $ 5 a few minutes later.

Booking the flights to Costa Rica using Avios saves a tremendous amount of money for very few points, leaving Matthew and Lauren with a healthy nest of Ultimate Rewards points that they can use for their first vacation following their honeymoon.

For example, flights from New York (JFK) to Havana can be booked for as few as 5,500 TrueBlue points per leg or 11,000 round - trFor example, flights from New York (JFK) to Havana can be booked for as few as 5,500 TrueBlue points per leg or 11,000 round - trfor as few as 5,500 TrueBlue points per leg or 11,000 round - trip.

Alex wants to use the points he has earned from his RBC Avion card for a few upcoming flights.

Hot Tip: I used my Chase Sapphire Preferred ® Card to book the flight for 2x points, and used The Platinum Card ® from American Express to get a $ 200 airline credit (which paid for a few drinks on the flights as well as my upgraded seat).

Runner - Up Virgin America Visa Signature Card perks include a free checked bag, a $ 150 discount on a companion ticket, and flight redemptions for as few as 2,500 points.

I still only use it for flights that wouldn't be worth paying points for, and a few other situations.

> FEWER RESTRICTIONS: Unlike programs offered by legacy carriers where seat availability is murky at best, Rapid Rewards members will be able to redeem their points for every seat on every flight with no blackout dates or seat restrictions.

You should opt to transfer credit card points to a participating air miles partner when the flight you want to book costs fewer miles when paid for with frequent flyer points than credit card points.

And if cash prices are low, you may spend fewer points than you would for the same flight or hotel room if you transferred your Ultimate Rewards points to book an award!

For the next few months the weather will be play havoc with flights on a pretty frequent basis so you never know when you'll find yourself overnighting at a property you weren't expect to stay at — it would be a shame to miss out on bonus points just because you couldn't be bothered to register.

Chase said that a transfer of as few as 50,000 points to Flying Blue could be redeemed for a roundtrip economy flight to Europe.

Check out partner airlines, such as British Airways, which calculate rewards differently and may offer you that same flight for fewer points.

Favorite program: Domestically, I love Virgin America, because you can get flights for very few points if you piggyback a sale.

As a part of the Oneworld Alliance, British Airways offers flights to a variety of locations for the cost of very few Avios points.

When you transfer Starwood points to Singapore Airlines, you can book certain award flights on United Airlines for fewer miles!

Wonderful, a $ 1,000 flight and I'll only earn a few JetBlue points for my trouble.

British Airways, for example, allows redemptions on short - haul flights in economy class for as few as 4,500 points one - way.

Wan na Get Away fares start at a few thousand points for domestic flights.

This grid will allow you to travel for less by redeeming fewer points for travel discounts on flights, hotels, car rentals and much more.

Especially with flights you have to wait a few days for points to post your award may be gone.

You're not going to be able to redeem that few points that easily for any other lie - flat business class product on a transcontinental flight.

Maybe not for a short flight, but getting to Hawaii, can take a very long time depending on your departure city, so it might be worth splurging a few points on a comfortable seat and service.

• Be flexible about your travel dates and times • Book flights for late night or mid-morning, as they may be available for fewer points • Try to book your Award Flight as far in advance as possible • Consider booking a trip during the off - peak season • Try leaving early for a trip, or returning later, or consider flying on the actual day of the holiday, since most people like to overnight on big holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas

To pay for the taxes and fees, we used an Amex Premier Rewards Gold Card to earn 3x points on airfare booked directly with the airline — if only I'd booked my flight just a few weeks later, I could have used my Amex Platinum Card to earn 5x points on airfare.

These are hard - core travel geeks who have memorized airline award charts and flight routes, and instinctively know how to redeem the fewest points for the best flights.