Level 3

Redeeming

Turn your points into flights, hotels, and unforgettable trips. Learn to find availability and book like a pro.

Lessons10
Reading Time~65 min
DifficultyIntermediate
Milestone: "I've booked my first award flight or hotel"

📋 Prerequisite

Complete Level 2: Earning before starting this level. You should have a rewards card and some points to work with.

Lessons

Complete these in order for the best understanding.

1

How Award Availability Works

7 min read • Why you can't always book what you want

 2

Searching for Award Flights

10 min read • Tools and techniques that work

 3

Transferring Points

8 min read • When, how, and the critical rule

 4

Award Charts vs Dynamic Pricing

6 min read • Two systems, different strategies

 5

Booking Partner Flights

7 min read • Where the best value often hides

 6

Taxes, Fees, and Surcharges

5 min read • What you still pay in cash

 7

Your First Award Booking

8 min read • Step-by-step walkthrough

 8

Award Hotel Bookings

7 min read • Getting value from hotel points

 9

Cash vs Points: The Calculation

6 min read • When points are worth it

 10

Common Redemption Mistakes

7 min read • Learn from others' errors

Up Next: Level 4 — Optimizing

Ready to go deeper? Level 4 covers sweet spots, card portfolio strategy, business class tactics, and building a sustainable long-term approach.

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