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Use the filters below to view airline specific award information like transfer ratios, change/cancellation fees, booking fees, fuel surcharges, as well as notes and booking tips!

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AL

Aer Lingus AerClub

Aer Lingus's Avios-earning loyalty programme

Transfer points from:

A Amex Rewards (1:1) B Bilt Points (1:1) C Capital One Miles (1:1) C Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1) W Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘAer Lingus doesn't list a set change fee for AerClub Reward Flights online - you'll need to contact AerClub directly to check your options and any cost.
No published fee
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘAer Lingus doesn't publish an exact number, but members have reported a fee of around £35 (or local equivalent) per ticket to cancel a Reward Flight and get your Avios back.
~£35/ticket
Booking Fees ⓘNo fee for booking a Reward Flight online through aerlingus.com or the AerClub site.
No online fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘAer Lingus can add carrier-imposed surcharges to Reward Flights, especially on transatlantic routes, so always check the total cash cost before booking.
Yes, on some routes
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • Shares Avios With BA: AerClub runs on Avios, the same points as British Airways and Iberia, so your points already have plenty of places to go.

Booking Tips

  • Check Aer Lingus Direct for Europe: Since AerClub shares the Avios currency, I like checking Aer Lingus's own site for short-haul European award seats — it's often a great deal in Avios.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
AX

Aeroméxico Rewards

Aeroméxico's SkyTeam rewards program

Transfer points from:

A Amex Rewards (1:1.6) C Capital One Miles (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘFees for changing an Aeromexico Rewards award ticket vary by route and fare - expect somewhere in the ballpark of $100 or more per change.
Varies
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘCancelling an award ticket and getting your points back typically costs around $150 per ticket, though this can vary by route.
~$150/ticket
Booking Fees ⓘNo extra fee for booking an award ticket online through aeromexico.com.
No online fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘAeromexico can pass along modest fuel and carrier surcharges on some international award routes, so check your total before booking.
Varies
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • SkyTeam Access: Aeromexico Rewards is a SkyTeam program, so your points can also get you onto Delta, Air France, and KLM flights.

Booking Tips

  • Good Value to Mexico & Gateways: If you're flying within Mexico or to popular U.S. gateway cities, Aeromexico Rewards awards can be a nice surprise compared to paying cash.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
AC

Air Canada Aeroplan

Air Canada's Star Alliance loyalty program

Transfer points from:

A Amex Rewards (1:1) B Bilt Points (1:1) C Capital One Miles (1:1) C Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘVaries by fare class. $75 CAD online or $100 CAD by phone for 'Standard' awards. No fees for 'Flex' & 'Latitude' awards (which cost more miles).
Varies
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘVaries by fare. $150 CAD for 'Standard', $75 CAD for 'Flex', and no fees for 'Latitude' awards.
Varies
Booking Fees ⓘA $39 CAD fee applies to bookings with partner airlines. A $30 CAD fee applies for phone bookings that could be made online.
$39 CAD
Fuel Surcharges ⓘNone. Aeroplan does not pass on fuel surcharges for award tickets, even on its 45+ partner airlines.
None
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • Huge Star Alliance Network: Aeroplan taps into the whole Star Alliance network, plus a few extra partners like Emirates you won't find everywhere.

Booking Tips

  • Add a Free Stopover: Ask about adding a stopover on a one-way award — it only costs 5,000 extra points and lets you see two cities on one trip.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
AH

Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines Atmos Rewards

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines' unified oneworld loyalty program

Transfer points from:

B Bilt Points (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘNone for Main and First Class awards. Does not apply to Saver fares (which are generally not bookable with points).
None
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘNone. Award tickets can be canceled and points redeposited for free at any time before departure.
None
Booking Fees ⓘA non-refundable $20 fee (per person, per direction) applies to partner airline bookings. A $30 phone booking fee also applies. Having certain credit cards may waive the booking fee.
$20 partner
Fuel Surcharges ⓘGenerally None. Atmos does not pass on surcharges for Alaska, Hawaiian, AA, JAL, or Aer Lingus. High surcharges apply to British Airways & Icelandair.
Generally none
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • Combined Program, Real oneworld Access: Atmos Rewards merges Alaska and Hawaiian's old programs into one, with real oneworld access plus a few independent partners like Singapore Airlines.

Booking Tips

  • No Fee to Change or Cancel: Since Atmos doesn't charge to change or cancel most award tickets, I always book early and adjust later if I find a better flight.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
AA

American Airlines AAdvantage

American Airlines' oneworld loyalty program

Transfer points from:

C Citi ThankYou Points (1:1) ⓘ1,000:1,000 for Citi Strata Elite/Strata Premier/Prestige cardmembers; 1,000:700 for Citi ThankYou Preferred/Strata/Double Cash/Custom Cash cardmembers.
Change Fees ⓘNo change fees if you make changes before your first flight departs.
No fee
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘNone. Award tickets can be canceled and miles redeposited for free.
Free
Ticketing Fee ⓘNo ticketing fee for bookings on aa.com or via the app. A phone booking fee may apply, but is often waived if the ticket can't be booked online.
No online fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘAA does not have fuel surcharges on their own flights but may pass on fuel surcharges for partner flights.
On partners
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • Full oneworld Access: AAdvantage gives you the whole oneworld alliance, which is great if you love flying British Airways or Cathay Pacific.

Booking Tips

  • Search Partner Awards Leg by Leg: If a full itinerary won't show up, try searching partner awards one leg at a time — American's site can be picky about complex routings.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
AM

ANA Mileage Club

All Nippon Airways' Star Alliance mileage program

Transfer points from:

A Amex Rewards (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘANA sometimes allows one free date change on standard award tickets. After that, or depending on your fare, a fee may apply, so always check before confirming.
Varies
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘCancelling an award ticket costs 3,000 yen (about $20) or 3,000 miles, your choice, per ticket.
3,000 yen or 3,000 miles
Booking Fees ⓘNo fee for booking an award ticket online through ana.co.jp.
No online fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘANA itself keeps fuel surcharges reasonable on its own flights, but some partner airlines you redeem miles on can add significant surcharges.
Yes, on partners
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • Great for Star Alliance Business & First: ANA Mileage Club is one of my favorite ways to fly Star Alliance business and first class without breaking the bank on miles.

Booking Tips

  • Cheap to Cancel: Cancelling an ANA award only costs 3,000 yen or 3,000 miles, so don't be afraid to book now and cancel later if plans change.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
AL

Avianca LifeMiles

Avianca's Star Alliance frequent flyer program

Transfer points from:

A Amex Rewards (1:1) B Bilt Points (1:1) C Capital One Miles (1:1) C Citi ThankYou Points (1:1) ⓘ1,000:1,000 for Citi Strata Elite/Strata Premier/Prestige/AT&T Access More; 1,000:700 for Citi ThankYou Preferred/Strata/Double Cash/Custom Cash/ThankYou Mastercard/AT&T Universal cardmembers. W Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘChanging a LifeMiles award ticket costs a flat $150, no matter what you're changing.
$150/ticket
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘCancelling and redepositing your miles costs between $50 and $200 depending on the route, with $200 being typical for most international awards.
Up to $200/ticket
Booking Fees ⓘA $25 (plus local taxes) booking fee applies when redeeming LifeMiles for Star Alliance partner flights.
$25/ticket on partners
Fuel Surcharges ⓘLifeMiles is generally good about not passing on big surcharges on its own flights, but some partner airlines will add them.
Yes, on partners
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • Star Alliance, Miles Often on Sale: LifeMiles is a Star Alliance program, and it's popular because Avianca runs frequent sales on buying miles.

Booking Tips

  • Double-Check Dates Before Booking: LifeMiles' change and cancellation fees are steep, so make sure you're confident in your dates before you book.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
CP

Cathay Pacific Asia Miles

Cathay Pacific's oneworld travel rewards program

Transfer points from:

A Amex Rewards (5:4) B Bilt Points (1:1) C Capital One Miles (1:1) C Citi ThankYou Points (1:1) ⓘ1,000:1,000 for Citi Strata Elite/Strata Premier/Prestige/AT&T Access More; 1,000:700 for Citi ThankYou Preferred/Strata/Double Cash/Custom Cash/ThankYou Mastercard/AT&T Universal cardmembers. W Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘ$50 USD for online changes. An additional $40 fee applies for changes made over the phone that could be done online.
$50+
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘ$120 USD (or 17,000 miles) per ticket to cancel an unused award booking and redeposit the miles.
$120/ticket
Booking Fees ⓘNo online booking fee. A $40 USD service fee applies for new award bookings made over the phone.
$40 by phone
Fuel Surcharges ⓘYes (Extremely High). Cathay passes on significant surcharges on its own long-haul flights. ~$400 for R/T flights
Extremely high
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • oneworld Access Across Asia: Asia Miles is Cathay Pacific's program, and it's a great way to reach oneworld destinations across Asia.

Booking Tips

  • Watch for Bonus Mile Promos: Keep an eye on Cathay's periodic spend-and-earn promos — they're a nice way to top up your Asia Miles balance.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
DS

Delta SkyMiles

Delta's SkyTeam loyalty program for earning and redeeming miles

Transfer points from:

A Amex Rewards (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘNo change fees for Award Tickets originating from US/Canada. Does not apply to Basic Economy tickets, which carry a fee assessed in miles.
No fee (US/Canada)
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘNone for travel originating in US/Canada. Does not apply to Basic Economy Award Tickets, which carry a fee assessed in miles.
No fee (US/Canada)
Ticketing Fee ⓘNo fee for online bookings. A "Direct Ticketing Charge" may apply for phone bookings, but is waived for bookings outside select European countries.
No fee online
Fuel Surcharges ⓘNone on own flights. Delta may pass on significant "carrier-imposed fees" (up to $600+) from partner airlines on international itineraries.
Up to $600+ on partners
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • SkyTeam Partners, Miles Don't Expire: SkyMiles connects you to SkyTeam partners like Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic, and your miles never expire.

Booking Tips

  • Call for Some Partner Awards: Some SkyTeam partner awards can only be booked by calling Delta directly, so don't give up if you can't find them online.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
ES

Emirates Skywards

Emirates' own loyalty program for flights and lifestyle rewards

Transfer points from:

A Amex Rewards (1:0.8) ⓘAmex's standard rate to Emirates Skywards (1,000 MR = 800 Skywards Miles). B Bilt Points (1:1) C Capital One Miles (1:0.75) C Citi ThankYou Points (1:0.8) ⓘ1,000:800 for Citi Strata Elite/Strata Premier/Prestige/AT&T Access More; 1,000:560 for Citi ThankYou Preferred/Strata/Double Cash/Custom Cash/ThankYou Mastercard/AT&T Universal cardmembers.
Change Fees ⓘDepends on fare type. $25 USD per ticket for 'Saver' awards. No change fees for 'Flex Plus' awards (which cost significantly more miles).
$25/ticket
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘDepends on fare type. $75 USD per ticket for 'Saver' awards. No fees to cancel and redeposit 'Flex Plus' awards.
$75/ticket
Ticketing Fee ⓘNo online booking fee. A phone booking fee may apply if the ticket could have been booked online.
No online fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘYes (High). Emirates passes on significant fuel surcharges on its own flights, which can add hundreds of dollars per ticket regardless of cabin. (See the Aeroplan tip below.)
Yes (High)
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • No Alliance, Unique Partners: Skywards isn't part of a major alliance, but it opens doors to unique partners like Air Canada, Qantas, and Japan Airlines.

Booking Tips

  • Elite Status Needed for First Class: If you want to book Emirates First Class with miles, you'll need Silver status or higher — otherwise, book Business and upgrade.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
EG

Etihad Guest

Etihad's loyalty programme for miles on flights and everyday spending

Transfer points from:

B Bilt Points (1:1) C Capital One Miles (1:1) C Citi ThankYou Points (1:1) ⓘ1,000:1,000 for Citi Strata Elite/Strata Premier/Prestige/AT&T Access More; 1,000:700 for Citi ThankYou Preferred/Strata/Double Cash/Custom Cash/ThankYou Mastercard/AT&T Universal cardmembers.
Change Fees ⓘEtihad's change fees shift often and can be confusing - expect somewhere around 200 AED (about $55) or more outside of 72 hours before departure.
~200 AED / $55+
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘCancellation can cost a flat fee (roughly $75 or more) or a percentage of your miles (as much as 25-30%) depending on your fare and timing, so double check before you book.
Flat fee or up to 25-30%
Booking Fees ⓘNo separate fee for booking an award ticket online through etihad.com.
No online fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘEtihad does add carrier-imposed surcharges to many award tickets, so compare the total cash cost before you commit your miles.
Yes
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • No Alliance, But Solid Partners: Etihad Guest isn't tied to a global alliance either, but it still partners with a solid mix of airlines around the world.

Booking Tips

  • Confirm Fees Before You Book: Etihad's change and cancellation rules shift often and can be confusing, so always double-check the current fee before booking.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
EA

EVA Air Infinity MileageLands

EVA Air's Star Alliance mileage program

Transfer points from:

C Capital One Miles (2:1.5) ⓘThis is Capital One's standard rate for EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (applies to all eligible cards, not just VentureOne/Spark). C Citi ThankYou Points (1:1) ⓘ1,000:1,000 for Citi Strata Elite/Strata Premier/Prestige/AT&T Access More; 1,000:700 for Citi ThankYou Preferred/Strata/Double Cash/Custom Cash/ThankYou Mastercard/AT&T Universal cardmembers.
Change Fees ⓘA flat $50 service fee applies to change an award ticket, though it's waived for Gold, Silver or Diamond elite members.
$50/ticket
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘYou can cancel an award ticket online for free. Cancelling through other channels, like phone, carries a $50 fee, waived for elites.
Free online / $50 by phone
Booking Fees ⓘNo fee for booking an award ticket online.
No online fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘEVA Air does add fuel and carrier surcharges to many award tickets, so check the total taxes and fees before booking.
Yes
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • Star Alliance, Good Business Availability: Infinity MileageLands is EVA Air's Star Alliance program, known for solid business class availability to Asia.

Booking Tips

  • Free Online Cancellation: You can cancel an EVA Air award online for free, so it's low-risk to book early and adjust your plans later.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
FP

Finnair Plus

Finnair's Avios-earning oneworld loyalty program

Transfer points from:

C Capital One Miles (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘChanging the return portion of a Finnair Plus award ticket costs €50 per passenger.
€50/ticket
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘCancelling and getting your Avios back costs €50 per ticket.
€50/ticket
Booking Fees ⓘNo extra fee for booking an award ticket online through finnair.com.
No online fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘFinnair passes on carrier-imposed surcharges on many of its own long-haul routes, so always check the taxes and fees total.
Yes
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • Runs on Avios: Finnair Plus earns and spends Avios, just like British Airways and Iberia, which opens up a lot of flexibility.

Booking Tips

  • Good Way Into Europe: Finnair is a great way to reach Helsinki and connect onward into other parts of Europe for a reasonable number of Avios.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
FB

Flying Blue (Air France & KLM)

Air France and KLM's SkyTeam loyalty program

Transfer points from:

A Amex Rewards (1:1) B Bilt Points (1:1) C Capital One Miles (1:1) C Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1) C Citi ThankYou Points (1:1) ⓘ1,000:1,000 for Citi Strata Elite/Strata Premier/Prestige/AT&T Access More; 1,000:700 for Citi ThankYou Preferred/Strata/Double Cash/Custom Cash/ThankYou Mastercard/AT&T Universal cardmembers. W Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘ€70 (approx. $75 USD). This fee applies to make changes to an award ticket, including Promo Rewards which are typically non-changeable.
~$75
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘ€70 (approx. $75 USD). This fee applies to cancel an award ticket and redeposit miles, including Promo Rewards.
~$75
Booking Fees ⓘNo online booking fee. Phone fees are generally waived for bookings that cannot be completed online (like adding a stopover).
No fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘYes. significant fuel surcharges are passed on for awards on own flights and most long-haul partners, ranging from ~$200 to over $400+ per one-way.
$200–$400+
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • SkyTeam, Dynamic Pricing: Flying Blue connects you to Air France, KLM, and the rest of SkyTeam, though award prices shift with demand.

Booking Tips

  • Check Monthly Promo Rewards: Flying Blue rotates a batch of discounted Promo Rewards every month, so it's worth checking before you book at standard pricing.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
HA

Hawaiian Airlines

Key award travel policies and fees.

Transfer points from:

B Bilt Rewards (1:1) M Marriott Bonvoy (3:1) C Co-Branded Credit Cards ⓘThe program is supported by co-branded credit cards from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, which all now earn Atmos Rewards points.
Change Fees ⓘNone. There are no change fees for award tickets. You are only responsible for paying any difference in points or taxes.
No fee
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘNone. Award tickets can be canceled and points redeposited for free at any time before departure.
No fee
Booking Fees ⓘA $12.50 fee (per person, per direction) applies to partner bookings (waived for Summit Card holders). Phone fees also apply.
$12.50 on partners
Fuel Surcharges ⓘGenerally None. Atmos does not pass on surcharges for Hawaiian, Alaska, AA, JAL, or Aer Lingus. High surcharges on BA & Icelandair.
Generally none
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • Note: The Atmos Rewards program combines all partners of both Alaska and Hawaiian, including the Oneworld Alliance (AA, BA, JAL, Qantas) and unique non-alliance partners (Aer Lingus, Singapore Airlines, Condor).

Booking Tips

  • Free Stopover on One-Way Awards: Program's best feature. Add a free stopover on one-way awards (e.g., Seattle to Honolulu, stop, then Honolulu to Tokyo).
  • Key Sweet Spots: JAL Business Class to Japan (from 60k R/T); US Domestic on AA/Alaska (from 4,500 points); Aer Lingus to Dublin (from 45k R/T).
  • Partner Booking Fee Waiver: The Atmos Rewards Summit Card waives the $12.50 (per person, per direction) partner booking fee.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
IC

Iberia Club

Iberia's Avios-earning oneworld loyalty program (formerly Iberia Plus)

Transfer points from:

A Amex Rewards (1:1) B Bilt Points (1:1) C Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1) W Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘChanging an Iberia Plus award ticket typically costs around €25 per passenger, if changes are even allowed on your fare.
~€25/ticket
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘCancelling and redepositing Avios usually runs €25-50 per ticket on Iberia's own flights. Partner airline bookings are often non-refundable.
~€25-50/ticket
Booking Fees ⓘNo extra fee for booking an award ticket online through iberia.com.
No online fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘIberia does add carrier-imposed surcharges to many award tickets, especially long-haul, so check your total cost first.
Yes
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • Avios Back Door to BA: Iberia Club (formerly Iberia Plus) uses Avios too, so it's a nice back door into British Airways' network.

Booking Tips

  • Compare Iberia's Chart to BA's: Iberia's Avios chart can be cheaper than British Airways' for the exact same partner flight, so it's always worth comparing both.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
JL

Japan Airlines (JAL) Mileage Bank

Japan Airlines' oneworld mileage program

Transfer points from:

B Bilt Points (1:1) C Capital One Miles (2:1.5) ⓘApplies to VentureOne, Venture, Venture X, VentureOne for Good Credit, Spark Miles for Business, and Venture X Business cards.
Change Fees ⓘNot Permitted. JAL has a strict policy: changes are not allowed. You must cancel the entire booking and issue a new ticket.
Not permitted
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘJPY 3,100 (approx. $21 USD). This fee is charged per ticket to cancel an unused international award and redeposit the miles.
~$21/ticket
Booking Fees ⓘNo fee for online bookings. A "Ticket Service Fee" applies for award tickets booked via the JAL call center.
No online fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘYes. JAL passes on carrier-imposed surcharges on its own routes. The JAL site says that it reviews fuel surcharges bimonthly. Many partner airlines have low or no surcharges.
Varies
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • oneworld, Great for Japan: JAL Mileage Bank is a strong oneworld option, especially for reaching Japan and other parts of Asia.

Booking Tips

  • 60-Day Rule (or 7 With a Transfer): New JAL accounts usually need to be open 60 days before redeeming miles, but that drops to just 7 days if your first transfer comes from Bilt or Capital One.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
JT

JetBlue TrueBlue

JetBlue's own loyalty program for earning and using points

Transfer points from:

A Amex Rewards (1:0.8) ⓘAmex's standard rate to JetBlue TrueBlue (250 MR points = 200 TrueBlue points), applies to all Membership Rewards cards. C Capital One Miles (5:3) ⓘApplies to VentureOne, Venture, Venture X, VentureOne for Good Credit, Spark Miles for Business, and Venture X Business cards. C Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1) C Citi ThankYou Points (1:1) ⓘ1,000:1,000 for Citi Strata Elite/Strata Premier/Prestige/AT&T Access More; 1,000:700 for Citi ThankYou Preferred/Strata/Double Cash/Custom Cash/ThankYou Mastercard/AT&T Universal cardmembers. W Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘNone for standard fares (Blue, Mint, etc.). Fees of $100-$200 apply to change Blue Basic award tickets.
$100–200 Blue Basic
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘNone for standard fares. Fees of $100-$200 apply for Blue Basic. Taxes/fees are refunded as a JetBlue Travel Bank credit (with expiration).
$100–200 Blue Basic
Booking Fees ⓘA $25 fee applies per person for phone/chat bookings that could have been completed online.
$25/person
Fuel Surcharges ⓘNone on JetBlue-operated flights. Note: JetBlue added carrier-imposed surcharges on United-operated award flights in 2026 for most international routes.
On United flights
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • No Alliance, Points Track Cash Price: TrueBlue isn't part of an alliance, but you can still use points on select United-operated flights.

Booking Tips

  • Book When Cash Fares Are Low: Award prices move with cash prices here, so booking when fares are low stretches your points further.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
KE

Korean Air SKYPASS

Korean Air's SkyTeam Alliance mileage program

Transfer points from:

M Marriott Bonvoy (3:1) N No 1:1 Bank Partners ⓘKorean Air is not a 1:1 partner of Amex, Chase, Citi, Bilt, or Capital One. Miles are primarily earned via co-branded cards or flying.
Change Fees ⓘ₩30,000 (approx. $25-$30 USD) per ticket for international award flights. No fee for domestic Korean flights.
$25–30/ticket
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘ3,000 miles (int) or 500 miles (dom) if canceled before departure. A 12,000-mile "no-show" penalty applies in addition.
3,000 miles
Booking Fees ⓘNo fee for online bookings. A "Ticket Service Charge" applies for phone or airport award ticket bookings.
No online fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘYes (Very High). Korean Air passes on significant surcharges on its own flights and most SkyTeam partner airlines.
Yes (Very High)
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • Founding SkyTeam Alliance Member: Korean Air is a founding SkyTeam Alliance member.

Booking Tips

  • Keep Proof of Family Relationship Handy: Korean Air has a strict family pooling policy, so keep proof of relationship on hand if you want to combine miles with relatives.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
LH

Lufthansa Miles & More

Lufthansa's Star Alliance loyalty program

Transfer points from:

M Marriott Bonvoy (3:1) N No 1:1 Bank Partners ⓘMiles & More is not a direct 1:1 partner of Amex, Chase, Citi, Bilt, or Capital One. Miles are primarily earned via co-branded cards or flying.
Change Fees ⓘ$60 for most award fares - may vary or be waived for certain award flights.
$60 for most award fares
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘ$60 for most award fares - may vary or be waived for certain award flights.
$60 for most award fares
Booking Fees ⓘNo fee for online bookings. A phone booking fee applies for reservations that could have been made via the website.
Phone fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘYes (Extremely High). Passes on some of the world's highest surcharges, often over $1,500 for a R/T business award to Europe.
Extremely high
See notes & booking tips

Note

  • Shared Program With SWISS & Austrian: Miles & More is shared by Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, and Brussels Airlines, all fellow Star Alliance members.

Booking Tips

  • Check a Range of Dates: Award pricing on Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian is dynamic now, so check a range of dates instead of just one.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
QF

Qantas Frequent Flyer

Qantas' oneworld loyalty program

Transfer points from:

A Amex Rewards (1:1) C Capital One Miles (1:1) C Citi ThankYou Points (1:1) ⓘ1,000:1,000 for Citi Strata Elite/Strata Premier/Prestige/AT&T Access More; 1,000:700 for Citi ThankYou Preferred/Strata/Double Cash/Custom Cash/ThankYou Mastercard/AT&T Universal cardmembers.
Change Fees ⓘChanging an award ticket on a partner airline typically costs around 5,000 points per ticket.
5,000 points/ticket
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘCancelling and redepositing your points typically costs around 6,000 points per ticket.
6,000 points/ticket
Booking Fees ⓘNo extra fee for booking an award ticket online through qantas.com.
No online fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘQantas is known for adding hefty carrier surcharges on its own long-haul flights, so always check the total cash cost.
Yes (High on Qantas metal)
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Note

  • oneworld for Australia: Qantas Frequent Flyer is part of oneworld, so it's handy for reaching Australia and connecting onward.

Booking Tips

  • Watch for Fuel Surcharges: Qantas adds hefty fuel surcharges on its own long-haul flights, so always check the total cash cost before you redeem.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
QA

Qatar Airways Privilege Club

Qatar Airways' Avios-earning oneworld loyalty program

Transfer points from:

B Bilt Points (1:1) C Capital One Miles (1:1) ⓘApplies to VentureOne, Venture, Venture X, VentureOne for Good Credit, Spark Miles for Business, and Venture X Business cards. C Citi ThankYou Points (1:1) ⓘ1,000:1,000 for Citi Strata Elite/Strata Premier/Prestige/AT&T Access More; 1,000:700 for Citi ThankYou Preferred/Strata/Double Cash/Custom Cash/ThankYou Mastercard/AT&T Universal cardmembers.
Change Fees ⓘChanging an award ticket costs $25 if you do it more than 24 hours before departure, jumping to about $100 if you're inside that window.
$25-$100/ticket
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘCancelling costs as little as $25 per passenger well ahead of departure, but can climb to around $100 closer to your flight. Top-tier elites often get this waived.
$25-$100/ticket
Booking Fees ⓘNo extra fee for booking an award ticket online through qatarairways.com.
No online fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘQatar Airways does add carrier-imposed surcharges to many award tickets, so check your total taxes and fees before booking.
Yes
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Note

  • Avios & oneworld: Privilege Club runs on Avios and is part of oneworld, giving you loads of ways to redeem.

Booking Tips

  • Build Status to Waive Fees: Top-tier elites often get change and cancellation fees waived, so it's worth building status if you fly Qatar often.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
SK

SAS EuroBonus

SAS's SkyTeam loyalty program

Transfer points from:

M Marriott Bonvoy (3:1) N No 1:1 Bank Partners ⓘSAS EuroBonus is not a 1:1 transfer partner of Amex, Chase, Citi, Bilt, or Capital One, making points difficult for U.S. travelers to earn.
Change Fees ⓘ$75 USD per sector (intercontinental) or $25 USD (within Europe). Must change at least 24 hours before departure.
$25–75/sector
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘ$75 USD (intercontinental) or $25 USD (Europe). Must cancel 24+ hours before departure. Redeposit fees may be higher for partner awards.
$25–75
Booking Fees ⓘNo fee for online bookings. A phone booking fee applies for any award tickets that could have been made via the website.
Free online
Fuel Surcharges ⓘYes (High). SAS passes on significant fuel surcharges for award tickets on its own flights and on most of its SkyTeam partners.
Yes (High)
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Note

  • Now SkyTeam, Not Star Alliance: SAS EuroBonus switched from Star Alliance to SkyTeam in 2024, so it now connects to Delta, Air France, and KLM.

Booking Tips

  • Recheck Availability Under SkyTeam: If you were used to booking SAS through Star Alliance partners, double-check availability now that it's a SkyTeam program instead.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
SA

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer

Singapore Airlines' Star Alliance mileage program

Transfer points from:

A Amex Rewards (1:1) C Capital One Miles (1:1) C Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1) C Citi ThankYou Points (1:1) ⓘ1,000:1,000 for Citi Strata Elite/Strata Premier/Prestige/AT&T Access More; 1,000:700 for Citi ThankYou Preferred/Strata/Double Cash/Custom Cash/ThankYou Mastercard/AT&T Universal cardmembers.
Change Fees ⓘOn Singapore Air: $25 (Saver) or $0 (Advantage) for dates; $25 for routes. On Partners: $50 for any changes. No-show fees ($100-$300) also apply.
$0–50
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘVaries by award type: $75 USD per ticket for 'Saver' awards; $50 USD per ticket for 'Advantage' awards to cancel and redeposit miles.
$50–75/ticket
Ticketing Fee ⓘNo online booking fee. $25 offline fee for phone bookings.
$25 offline
Fuel Surcharges ⓘNone on Singapore Airlines flights (included in base miles). Yes on partner airlines (e.g., Lufthansa, SWISS, ANA), which can be significant.
On partners
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Note

  • Star Alliance, Great Premium Cabins: KrisFlyer is a Star Alliance program known for excellent business and first class redemptions.

Booking Tips

  • Saver vs Advantage Awards: Saver' awards give the best value but book up fast, while 'Advantage' awards cost more but are easier to find.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
SA

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards

Southwest's own loyalty program for earning and using points

Transfer points from:

B Bilt Points (1:1) C Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘNone. If the new flight is cheaper, points are redeposited. If more expensive, you pay the difference.
No fee
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘNone. Cancel up to 10 minutes before departure for a full redeposit. Taxes are fully refunded.
No fee
Booking Fees ⓘNone. There are no ticketing fees for booking on southwest.com or over the phone.
No fee
Fuel Fees ⓘNone (for fuel). No "carrier-imposed" surcharges.
No fee
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Note

  • No Alliance, Simple & Flexible: Rapid Rewards isn't part of an alliance, but it's one of the simplest programs out there since points track cash prices directly.

Booking Tips

  • Book Early, Rebook if Cheaper: There's no fee to cancel and no blackout dates, so I always book Southwest early and rebook if I find a cheaper fare.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
LX

SWISS

SWISS's Star Alliance loyalty program (shares Miles & More with Lufthansa)

Transfer points from:

M Marriott Bonvoy (3:1) N No 1:1 Bank Partners ⓘMiles & More is not a direct 1:1 partner of Amex, Chase, Citi, Bilt, or Capital One. Miles are primarily earned via co-branded cards or flying.
Change Fees ⓘ$60 for most award fares - may vary or be waived on certain award fares.
$60 for most award fares
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘ$60 for most award fares - may vary or be waived on certain award fares.
$60 for most award fares
Booking Fees ⓘNo fee for online bookings. A phone booking fee will apply for reservations that could have been made via the website.
Free online
Fuel Surcharges ⓘYes (Extremely High). Notorious for passing on some of the world's highest surcharges, often over $1,500 for a R/T business award to Europe.
Extremely high
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Note

  • Shares Miles & More With Lufthansa: SWISS shares the Miles & More program with Lufthansa, so your miles work across both airlines and their Star Alliance partners.

Booking Tips

  • Check the Total Cost First: SWISS is notorious for high surcharges, so always check the total cash cost before redeeming, especially in business class.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
TA

TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go

TAP Air Portugal's Star Alliance loyalty program

Transfer points from:

B Bilt Points (1:1) C Capital One Miles (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘChanging the date or time on a Miles&Go award ticket costs about €50 per passenger.
~€50/ticket
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘCancelling and getting your miles redeposited runs about €75 per passenger, with lower fees available for some status levels.
~€75/ticket
Booking Fees ⓘVaries based on flight route. From free to 50 EUR.
Varies
Fuel Surcharges ⓘTAP does add carrier-imposed surcharges to many award tickets, so check your total taxes and fees before booking.
Yes
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Note

  • Star Alliance Gateway to Lisbon: Miles&Go is TAP's Star Alliance program and a handy way to reach Lisbon and connect onward into Europe.

Booking Tips

  • Gold Status Waives Some Fees: TAP Gold members get some award fees waived, so it's worth keeping status if you fly TAP more than once a year.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
TR

Thai Royal Orchid Plus

Thai Airways' Star Alliance loyalty program

Transfer points from:

C Citi ThankYou Points (1:1) ⓘ1,000:1,000 for Citi Strata Elite/Strata Premier/Prestige/AT&T Access More; 1,000:700 for Citi ThankYou Preferred/Strata/Double Cash/Custom Cash/ThankYou Mastercard/AT&T Universal cardmembers.
Change Fees ⓘChanging the date or flight number on a Royal Orchid Plus award ticket starts around $60 domestically and runs higher on international awards.
$60+/ticket
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘYou can cancel an award ticket and get a mileage refund, but a redeposit fee applies, and it's on the higher side compared to many other programs.
Fee applies
Booking Fees ⓘNo extra fee for booking an award ticket online through thaiairways.com.
No online fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘThai Airways does add carrier-imposed surcharges to many award tickets, so always check your total cost before booking.
Yes
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Note

  • Founding Star Alliance Member: Royal Orchid Plus is a founding Star Alliance program with good reach across Southeast Asia.

Booking Tips

  • No Changes After Ticketing: Once a Thai award ticket is issued, changes aren't allowed — only cancellation — so double-check your dates before booking.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
TB

The British Airways Club

British Airways' Avios loyalty program

Transfer points from:

A Amex Rewards (1:1) B Bilt Points (1:1) C Capital One Miles (1:1) C Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1) W Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘ$55 USD (or £35 GBP) per ticket. Applies to date or time changes, which must be made at least 24 hours prior to departure.
$55/ticket
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘUnique Trick: Pay $55 to refund points + taxes, OR forfeit taxes (if < $55) to get points back for free. (Best for US Domestic awards).
$55 or forfeit taxes
Booking Fees ⓘNo online booking fee. A $25 USD fee applies for phone bookings that could have been completed online.
$25 by phone
Fuel Surcharges ⓘFuel surcharges can be high.
Often very high
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Note

  • Avios & Distance-Based Pricing: British Airways runs on Avios and prices awards by distance, so shorter flights can be a real bargain.

Booking Tips

  • Short Flights Are a Bargain: For short hops, Avios pricing often beats paying cash outright — always compare both before you book.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
TA

Turkish Airlines (Miles&Smiles)

Turkish Airlines' Star Alliance loyalty program

Transfer points from:

B Bilt Points (1:1) C Capital One Miles (1:1) C Citi ThankYou Points (1:1) ⓘ1,000:1,000 for Citi Strata Elite/Strata Premier/Prestige/AT&T Access More; 1,000:700 for Citi ThankYou Preferred/Strata/Double Cash/Custom Cash/ThankYou Mastercard/AT&T Universal cardmembers.
Change Fees ⓘ$70 USD per ticket. This fee applies to changes on both Turkish Airlines and partner award bookings.
$70/ticket
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘ$70 USD per ticket. This fee applies to cancel an award ticket and redeposit your miles back into your account.
$70/ticket
Booking Fees ⓘNo online booking fee. A phone booking fee may apply for reservations that could have been made online.
No online fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘYes (Very High). Turkish Airlines passes on significant surcharges on its own flights and most partners, often several hundred dollars.
Yes (Very High)
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Note

  • Star Alliance, Takes Some Patience: Miles&Smiles is a Star Alliance program that can unlock great partner awards, though the booking process takes some patience.

Booking Tips

  • Retry If the Website Glitches: The booking website can be glitchy, so if a search doesn't work, try again later or call customer service directly.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
UM

United MileagePlus

United's Star Alliance loyalty program

Transfer points from:

B Bilt Points (1:1) C Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘNone. There are no change fees for award tickets. You are responsible for any difference in miles or taxes if the new ticket is more expensive.
No fee
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘNone. Award tickets can be canceled and miles redeposited for free before departure. A $125 "no show" fee applies if you do not cancel before the flight.
Free; $125 no-show
Ticketing Fee ⓘNo fee for online bookings. A $25 fee applies for phone bookings (waived for Premier Platinum/1K). Higher fees apply at the airport counter.
$25 phone
Fuel Surcharges ⓘNone. United is a rare exception and does not pass on fuel surcharges for award tickets, even on its Star Alliance and other airline partners.
None
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Note

  • Star Alliance, No Fuel Surcharges: MileagePlus is a Star Alliance program, and United is one of the few airlines that doesn't add fuel surcharges to award tickets.

Booking Tips

  • Free Redeposit Before Departure: You can cancel and redeposit miles for free before departure, so it's easy to lock in a flight and adjust plans later.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026
VA

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Virgin Atlantic's SkyTeam loyalty program for earning and spending Virgin Points

Transfer points from:

A Amex Rewards (1:1) B Bilt Points (1:1) C Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1) C Citi ThankYou Points (1:1) ⓘ1,000:1,000 for Citi Strata Elite/Strata Premier/Prestige/AT&T Access More; 1,000:700 for Citi ThankYou Preferred/Strata/Double Cash/Custom Cash/ThankYou Mastercard/AT&T Universal cardmembers. W Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1)
Change Fees ⓘOn Virgin: £70 (UK origin) / $100 USD (non-UK). Changes must be made at least 24 hours prior to departure.
£70/$100
Cancellation / Redeposit Fees ⓘ£70 (UK) / $100 USD (non-UK). Must cancel 24+ hours before departure for a refund of points and taxes. Otherwise, all are forfeited.
£70 / $100
Ticketing Fee ⓘNo online booking fee. A phone booking fee likely applies for tickets that could have been booked via the website.
No online fee
Fuel Surcharges ⓘYes (Extremely High). Surcharges can exceed $1,000 for round-trip premium awards on Virgin metal and some partners like AF/KLM.
Extremely high
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Note

  • Now Part of SkyTeam: Flying Club is part of SkyTeam now, so your Virgin Points can also get you onto Delta, Air France, and KLM.

Booking Tips

  • Points Combine With Virgin Red: Virgin Points are shared with Virgin Red, so anything you earn through everyday spending can go straight toward a flight.
Information is subject to change. Always verify details with the airline before booking. · Last verified Jul 2026