Miles & Points Guides

Everything you need to know about loyalty and rewards programs, compiled by our team of folks who have been in the space for a very long time.

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January 22, 2026
Ben Schlappig

World of Hyatt Rewards: How To Redeem For Best Value, Maximize Award Chart

NOT ALL POINTS ARE EQUAL

How Much Are Airline, Hotel, And Credit Card Points Worth?

It's hard to assign absolute values to miles in many cases, but here are our valuations for air miles, and hotel, bank credit card points.

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Getting started with miles & points

Step 1

Learn about loyalty. Understanding how different airline, hotel, and credit card reward programs intersect and interact is key. This will help you make the most of your everyday purchases.

Step 2

Choose a travel goal. This can be a weekend getaway, or a dream trip, but it will give you somewhere to focus your efforts (and not get overwhelmed) as you’re learning the ins and outs.

Step 3

Pick the right credit card. There is no one-size-fits-all card when you’re first getting started, so we’ll help you discover which makes the most sense for your situation.

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TRAVEL REVIEW

Review: Etihad The Residence Airbus A380 (AUH-CDG)

For the most exciting flight of my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip, it was time to fly Etihad Airways Airbus A380 The Residence on the 6hr50min flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Paris (CDG).