Summary

Why You Should Book One-Way Award Flights (And How It Saves You Points)
In this quick but essential lesson, we break down why savvy travelers often choose to book one-way award flights instead of round-trip—and how doing so can maximize both flexibility and point value.

You’ll learn:
✈️ The key benefits of booking one-way with points
💰 How it can help you stretch your points further by mixing cash and points
🌍 Why flying different airlines there and back can open up more routes and programs
🔄 How one-way bookings protect your points in case of flight cancellations or changes
📅 Why one-way bookings are ideal when dealing with limited or fluctuating award availability

Some programs even charge more for round-trip redemptions, making one-way redemptions the smarter play more often than not.

By the end, you'll understand why this is one of the top pro tips in the world of award travel—and how to use it to your advantage when booking your next trip.

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