Opinionated, data-backed writing about airline miles, credit-card points, premium-cabin reviews and the deals worth chasing. Fly farther for less.https://mileswithmiles.com/en-us© 2026 Miles With Mileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/chase-ihg-100-transfer-bonus/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/chase-ihg-100-transfer-bonus/A 100% transfer bonus sounds like free money. But a huge bonus on a weak currency is still a weak currency — here's when to bite and when to walk.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTDealsChase Ultimate RewardsIHG One RewardsTransfer BonusAward StrategyMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/american-airlines-buy-miles-sale/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/american-airlines-buy-miles-sale/AAdvantage miles are up to 50% off through July 22 — the cheapest they've been all year. That's the right question to ask, and mostly the wrong reason to buy.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTDealsAmerican AirlinesAAdvantageBuy MilesAward StrategyMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/capital-one-eva-air-30-transfer-bonus/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/capital-one-eva-air-30-transfer-bonus/EVA's business class is one of my favorite ways across the Pacific. Until the end of the month, the miles to book it just got 30% cheaper to come by.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTDealsEVA AirCapital OneBusiness ClassTransfer BonusStar AllianceMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/flying-blue-25-off-europe/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/flying-blue-25-off-europe/Flying Blue's monthly Promo Rewards are usually a shrug. This month there's a lie-flat to Europe hiding in the fine print — and nearly every points balance can reach it.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTDealsFlying BlueAir FranceKLMBusiness ClassEuropeTransfer PartnersMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/aeroplan-just-got-more-expensive-its-a-devaluation-but-not-a-massacre/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/aeroplan-just-got-more-expensive-its-a-devaluation-but-not-a-massacre/Air Canada refreshed the Aeroplan award chart this summer, and if you’ve been sitting on a pile of points waiting for the “right moment,” I have some mildly annoying news: the right moment was probably a few months ago.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewsAeroplanAir CanadaDevaluationMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/delta-invented-basic-economy-for-business-class-of-course-it-did/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/delta-invented-basic-economy-for-business-class-of-course-it-did/Delta has launched “Basic Business,” and I want you to sit with that phrase for a second, because it is doing a lot of work.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewsDeltaBusiness ClassMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/your-points-are-worth-30-more-to-virgin-atlantic-right-now-do-something/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/your-points-are-worth-30-more-to-virgin-atlantic-right-now-do-something/There is a transfer bonus running that you should probably care about, and depending on when you’re reading this, you may need to move quickly.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewsVirgin AtlanticTransfer BonusAmexMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/delta-skymiles-are-bad-until-you-leave-america/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/delta-skymiles-are-bad-until-you-leave-america/Delta SkyMiles have a pretty terrible reputation among points people, and honestly, that reputation is mostly deserved.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTGuidesDeltaSkyMilesSweet SpotsSkyTeamMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/i-got-thousands-of-dollars-in-flights-from-chase-points-heres-how/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/i-got-thousands-of-dollars-in-flights-from-chase-points-heres-how/I think Chase Ultimate Rewards points are some of the most valuable points somebody can have.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTGuidesChaseUltimate RewardsTransfer PartnersMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/what-is-etihad-doing/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/what-is-etihad-doing/There was a time when Etihad Airways looked like it belonged in the same sentence as Emirates without any qualification.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewsEtihadMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/klm-787-business-class/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/klm-787-business-class/KLM is not usually the airline people fantasize about when they think of long-haul business class.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewsKLMBusiness Class787SkyTeamMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/why-taipei-is-the-perfect-layover-city/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/why-taipei-is-the-perfect-layover-city/For many travelers, layovers are something to minimize. The goal is usually to find the shortest connection possible, get through the airport quickly, and move on.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTGuidesTaipeiTaiwanLayoverMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/how-i-beat-jet-lag-on-transpacific-flights/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/how-i-beat-jet-lag-on-transpacific-flights/Jet lag is one of those things people talk about as if it were either completely unavoidable or easily solved with a miracle hack. In reality, it’s neither.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTGuidesJet LagLong-HaulWellnessMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/how-to-book-etihad-first-class-apartments-for-under-100/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/how-to-book-etihad-first-class-apartments-for-under-100/Etihad’s A380 First Class Apartments are one of the most absurd luxury products in commercial aviation: a private suite with a separate bed, elevated dining, and access to onboard shower facilities.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTGuidesEtihadFirst ClassApartmentsSweet SpotsMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/the-cheapest-way-to-fly-in-business-class-between-north-america-and-europe-for-cheaper-than-an-economy-class-ticket/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/the-cheapest-way-to-fly-in-business-class-between-north-america-and-europe-for-cheaper-than-an-economy-class-ticket/Let’s pretend you’re in some imaginary hypothetical where you’re just curious what the easiest possible way to sit in a lie-flat seat crossing the Atlantic is.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTGuidesBusiness ClassEuropeTransfer PartnersSweet SpotsMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/al-safwa-review-my-favorite-airport-lounge/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/al-safwa-review-my-favorite-airport-lounge/Airline lounges come in many shapes and sizes. In the United States, most travelers are familiar with airline-operated lounges tied to the three legacy carriers, each of which runs a two-tier system.Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewsQatar AirwaysAl SafwaLoungeDohaMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/qatars-a380-business-class-from-paris-to-doha/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/qatars-a380-business-class-from-paris-to-doha/Among premium airlines, few carry the reputation for refinement that Qatar Airways does. This A380 flight from Paris to Doha was no exception.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewsQatar AirwaysA380Business ClassMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/3-days-in-shanghai-the-best-of-the-magic-city/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/3-days-in-shanghai-the-best-of-the-magic-city/Shanghai is not subtle. It is loud, vertical, hyper-modern, and unapologetically theatrical.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTGuidesShanghaiChinaCity GuideMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/traveling-china-without-a-visa/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/traveling-china-without-a-visa/The first time I traveled to China, I was alone, I had no visa, and it was a logistical nightmare.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTGuidesChinaVisaTransitMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/ana-business-class-from-tokyo-to-brussels-the-long-way-from-asia-to-europe/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/ana-business-class-from-tokyo-to-brussels-the-long-way-from-asia-to-europe/In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian airspace was closed to most international carriers.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewsANABusiness Class787Star AllianceMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/the-five-best-aeroplan-sweet-spots/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/the-five-best-aeroplan-sweet-spots/The single biggest piece of advice with Aeroplan is simple: unless you absolutely have to, do not redeem Aeroplan points on Air Canada-operated flights.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTGuidesAeroplanAir CanadaSweet SpotsStar AllianceMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/evas-superb-short-haul-business-class-from-taipei-to-shanghai/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/evas-superb-short-haul-business-class-from-taipei-to-shanghai/In my last post, I explained why EVA Air’s business class remains my favorite way to cross the Pacific. But another area where EVA truly excels is its short-haul and regional flying.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewsEVA AirBusiness ClassShort-HaulMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/thai-airways-first-class-from-tokyo-to-bangkok-exceptional/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/thai-airways-first-class-from-tokyo-to-bangkok-exceptional/As most airlines continue to scale back or eliminate first class altogether, citing high costs and limited profitability, a small number still buck the trend. Thai Airways is one of them.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewsThai AirwaysFirst ClassMileshttps://mileswithmiles.com/articles/lataipei-on-eva-where-the-food-shines/https://mileswithmiles.com/articles/lataipei-on-eva-where-the-food-shines/EVA Air’s business class has long been my favorite way to cross the Pacific, even if the nonstop from Los Angeles to Taipei is noticeably longer than similar routes from airports like Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita, or Seoul Incheon.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewsEVA AirBusiness Class777FoodMiles