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Also: How to meet the Ink Business Preferred's minimum spending requirement August 28, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( The key to your next points redemption by Sean Cudahy, Aviation Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] A wedding brings together two families, two lives, two assortments of belongings — and, in the case of some dear friends of mine, two troves of points and miles. I was recently thrilled to help these friends navigate booking their honeymoon to Croatia — their [first big redemption]( — facilitated by a stash of [Chase Ultimate Rewards]( and [American Express Membership Rewards]( points (fueled by a hefty welcome offer on the [American Express® Gold Card](. When they started their search for award space, though, they grew a bit frustrated, finding lofty redemption rates with the Iikes of United Airlines MileagePlus and Delta Air Lines SkyMiles. My advice, which we often preach here at TPG: Check international frequent flyer programs! Having [transferable credit card rewards]( effectively gives you access to a wide range of airline partners spanning the globe, most of which have a long list of partner airlines themselves through global alliances — and many of which offer far better redemption options than U.S. airlines. Depending on your card issuer, you may be able to [transfer your points]( to a program like Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles or Air France-KLM Flying Blue, or to an international airline that uses Avios — such as British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia or Qatar Airways (among others). You can even book domestic U.S. flights through some international partners’ loyalty programs, making use of airline alliances. This can be the key to finding a redemption your points can afford. In the case of my friends, they opted to pool their Chase and Amex points in [Flying Blue]( scoring a Chicago-to-Croatia round trip on KLM (with stops, of course, in Amsterdam). While living vicariously through their trip photos, I was reminded of how life-changing points can be when it comes to travel — and of the value offered by the combination of flexible rewards and airline loyalty programs. - [Best credit cards of August 2024]( - [Guide to transferring points and miles to airlines and hotels]( - [Who’s eligible for the Ink Business Preferred’s 120,000-point offer?]( - [Use your points and miles to book these popular international flights in 2024]( Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: IAN CUIYI/MOMENT/GETTY IMAGES. Today’s top stories [Bilt Rent Day (Sept. 1): Transfer bonuses, Virgin Voyages cruise benefits (bring a second guest for free) and more]( On September's Rent Day you can enjoy two transfer bonuses, bonus points and exclusive experiences with Virgin Voyages. [Read more]( [How to meet minimum spending on the Ink Business Preferred: $8,000 in 3 months]( With a high sign-up bonus on the line, you'll need to make sure you can meet the $8,000 spending requirement in three months. [Read more]( [Another record setter? Royal Caribbean orders what could be the world's largest cruise ship]( Royal Caribbean has dominated the list of world's biggest cruise ships for two decades. [Read more]( [Zoetry Casa del Mar Los Cabos: A good value for a low-key getaway]( Here's everything you need to know if you want to redeem World of Hyatt points for a vacation here. [Read more]( [29 best Marriott hotels in the world]( Calling all Marriott Bonvoy members: These are the world's best Marriott hotels. 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