Alex Olson

I’m using AwardWallet, Skyscanner, Booking, Tripadvisor and Withlocals. I use AwardWallet because it helps me understand better how to use points and miles to buy tickets and it manages my loyalty accounts. And it can also connect my bookings into itinerary. I use Skyscanner because I’ve been able to find cheap flights with it on multiple occasions. I use Booking because it has the biggest...

Accumulating credit card points to get free tickets (well they are not technically free, but you can get a domestic flight ticket for under $10) • Track your miles and points using AwardWallet app. It lets you see all your points in one place and look for the possible transfer options in case you need to tip the scales for one particular program • Choosing affordability over comfort. By this...

Apart from the typical apps for hotel hunting and best flight options research, I use apps to plan my itinerary, to move around the city and to find places to eat. I use Booking for hotels and Skyscanner or Point.me for flights. To plan the itinerary I forward all my reservation emails to my AwardWallet account that connects the part of a trip into a detailed plan where I have all the info in...