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Circle Trip Booking Methods, Ranked by Actual Value

Circle trips start and end at the same airport with stops in between. The math on when they beat separate one-ways — and which loyalty programs make them cheaper — is right here.

MileIntel

June 14, 2026

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5 Car Rental & IHG Redemption Mistakes Most People Make This Summer

Airline miles for car rentals yield as little as 0.5 cpp. The Pay Yourself Back loophole and IHG's 4th Night Free flip that math entirely. Here's what to do instead.

MileIntel

8 minJun 3

02Deals

How to Book ITA Business Class for Under 72,000 Flying Blue Miles

Flying Blue members can book ITA Airways business class for 72,000 miles transatlantic or 20,000 miles intra-Europe — but awards must be issued by November 15, 2025.

MileIntel

6 minMay 31

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5 EVA Air Award Deals Worth Booking This Summer 2026

EVA Air business class to Asia runs $4,000–$6,000 cash. These 5 award paths show you exactly how to close that gap, including the group-booking angle most guides skip.

MileIntel

6 minMay 23

04Deals

VIP-VIP, IPS-NEW, OXO-OXO: Why These Fare Codes Don't Exist

VIP-VIP, IPS-NEW, and OXO-OXO are not real airline fare codes. Here's how actual fare basis codes work and what frequent flyers should track instead.

MileIntel

14 minMay 20

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May 2026 Deals Roundup: Which Bonuses Actually Deliver

53 active deals flood the market this May, but most transfer bonuses mask eroding point values. Here's what's worth acting on—and what to skip.

MileIntel

11 minMay 17

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Best Travel Deals Roundup: April 2026 Transfer Bonuses & More

The hottest travel deals of April 2026: transfer bonuses expiring in days, buy-miles sales up to 125%, and why you must book Hyatt before May.

MileIntel

6 minApr 14

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7 Award Flight Sweet Spots to Book This Spring

Business class to Tokyo for 50,000 miles. First class to the Maldives for $30 in fees. Here are 7 award sweet spots you can actually book right now, with step-by-step instructions.

MileIntel

3 minMar 12

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