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Comparing basic economy fares across U.S. airlines Zach Griff © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Southwest Airlines stands alone as the only major U.S. air carrier without a basic economy fare option or an a-la-carte fee structure. Basic economy fares found their way into the big three U.S. mainline carriers a few years ago. Since then, the fares have also spread to Alaska, Hawaiian and even JetBlue. In order to better compete with the...

How to save up to 7,500 miles on domestic American Airlines awards now through March 31 Benji Stawski © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Editor’s note: This is The Points Guy’s permanent page about American Airlines’ reduced mileage awards, so you can bookmark it and check back regularly for the latest offer. Along with the ability to defeat basic economy, American Airlines’ cobranded credit cards offer a lesser-known — but q...

Best Ways to Fly to Africa with Points and Miles February 25, 2021 Wildlife safaris, natural wonders, bustling markets—with 54 countries to choose from, Africa’s got it all. Figuring out which loyalty program to use to fly to the second-most populous continent might be a drag, so we’ve come up with a guide to help you. Whether you’re looking to fly with Oneworld, SkyTeam or Star Alliance carriers, we’ve got some solid options for mileage redemptions with each alliance. Air France-KLM Flying Blue Flying Blue is an interesting option to consider when searching for award space from Nor...

What is American Airlines elite status worth in 2021? Andrew Kunesh © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. If you’re a road warrior, selecting an airline to which you remain loyal is a critical yet difficult decision to make. Unless you’re a hub captive and “forced” onto a specific carrier, many travelers can pick an airline based on the perks it of...

How to get to (and stay in) Dubai using points and miles Andrew Kunesh © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Dubai is one of the most interesting cities in the world. Its massive skyscrapers, over-the-top hotels and stunning beaches make it the perfect vacation for anyone that wants a trip to the future. Plus, you have plenty of great options for flying there. Whether you fly Emirates first-class or book a connecting ticket on a carrier l...