BCKSTGR is currently in bed with United Airlines, but as the company grows they may add
other award programs as well.
For that reason, it's really important to always compare your savings to cash prices and to
other award programs because in many instances the savings in miles won't be worth it due to high fees.
Hospitality Design Awards for Creative Achievement (HD Awards): The annual program's categories, developed by a panel of prominent designers, offer both a departure
from other awards programs and creative opportunities for entrants.
Unfortunately, you can not book Suites or first class with
any other award programs.
When you factor in the Amex transfer bonus, suddenly all the award prices become really cheap in comparison to
other award programs that we use.
Every month The Points Guy publishes / updates his chart with valuations of the points for airlines, hotels, and
other award programs.
Southwest Airlines is different than
the other award programs as its award prices are not based on an award chart, but instead are tied to the cash price of the tickets.
You also can bring ONE guest into the Mabuhay Lounge — much more restrictive than
other award programs!
What really pleased me was recieving nominations from law departments and in - house counsel not typically represented at association functions or
other awards programs.