Write down the one trip you're saving for. Being specific makes it much easier to see which points can get you there.

The trip

• Route: (e.g. New York to Tokyo, round trip)
• Cabin: (economy, premium economy, business, or first)
• Dates: (travel dates, or a flexible window)
• Travelers: (how many people)
• Hotel nights: (optional: city and number of nights)

Points needed vs. points you have

Look up the award price on the airline or hotel site, then compare it with your balances in My Balances.

• [ ] Flights: points needed ______ / points I have ______ (program: ______)
• [ ] Hotel: points needed ______ / points I have ______ (program: ______)
• [ ] Taxes and fees in cash: ______
• [ ] Confirmed award seats or rooms are actually bookable on the airline or hotel site
• [ ] I have enough points (or a plan to earn the rest)

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Tip: check the exact seat or room on the airline or hotel's own site before you move any points. Transfers usually can't be undone.

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