A fixed value of 1.5 cents is a nice floor
value for point redemptions, and as a fixed - value currency you don't have to worry about finding award availability.
Great rewards for travel purchases and lucrative
offers for points redemption (1.5 cents per 1 point) as well as an access to airport lounge zones make this card number one for any frequent traveler.
It's important to note that many hotels will be recategorized to fit within this new category scale and there will be no blackout
dates for points redemptions, meaning you can claim a free night any day of the year including holidays.
Even if you meet that criteria, you must call to request your Polaris Cash certificates and have them mailed to you, which isn't the most convenient
method for point redemption.
If you frequently enjoy relaxed rides to any of Amtrak's 500 destinations, the Amtrak Guest Rewards card's benefits can easily offset its $ 79 p.a. annual fee — including points toward free travel and
rebates for points redemption.
Keep in mind, however, that while you can still earn
miles for points redemption, hotels might not give you any points for booking via a travel agency, and they might also refuse to give you status benefits that would be yours for booking directly.
You get more value
for point redemptions when booking award travel, can customize you itinerary to add intentional connections, and they give you the flexibility to book your trip piecemeal, making your own travel lay - a-way plan.
A free annual stay, automatic elite status and access to an expansive hotel
network for point redemptions makes the Marriott Rewards Premier credit card a good choice for the traveler frequenting the Marriott family of properties.
Limited number of hotels
eligible for points redemption; although this is fair as The Starwood Preferred Guest ® from American Express is a co-branded credit card, some other travel cards have a wider range of partnering hotel brands.
If you prefer to redeem your points on hotel stays at Marriott or SPG properties, please refer to the next table to see the
offers for points redemption (at eligible properties).
If the latter was the case, it is possible to get even more value out of the Chase Sapphire Preferred ® Card by using points to purchase international travel rewards, which are typically a much better
value for points redemption.
Ufly redemption rates vary by date and destination, making it difficult to figure out how to get the best value for your points
Between offering bonus points on airfare, restaurant, supermarket, and gas purchases in the US and allowing dozens of options
for point redemption, you'd be hard - pressed to fit this card into a box.