Award deals and airline points are your friends.
Last-minute leisure travelers tend to take the hit that is, unless they haveaward miles or airline pointsto use.
Here are some tips that Nastro and the Going team suggest you keep in mind.
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In general, airlines release their flight schedule a year in advance, and their award seating shortly after.
(The award calendar release date for each airline can be foundhere.)
“Airlines typically dont remove the ability to book a flight with points and miles.
Most airlines belong to one of three major airline alliances: Star Alliance, Oneworld, or Skyteam.
Yep, you read that right right.
It’s usually lower cost to book the same flights through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Theyll notify you when a good award fare pops up along with a point breakdown and how-to-book link.
Theyll also send you flight deals as regularly as you want them.
