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Miles, points, & award travel guides

Read data-driven guides on airline miles, hotel points, elite status strategy, and best practices for frequent travellers from Miles Mosaic.

Strategy & analysis 14 articles Guides 1 article Airline programmes 42 articles Hotel programmes 6 articles Alliances 3 articles Transfer currencies 1 article
 ·  By Daan Zwets  · 7 min read

A 2026 guide to buying airline miles: when it makes sense, when it is a trap, and how to evaluate a sale honestly without fooling yourself on the value.

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 ·  By Daan Zwets  · 5 min read

A 2026 guide to handling loyalty devaluations, partnership changes, and transfer-ratio shocks without letting your points strategy collapse on you again.

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 ·  By Daan Zwets  · 8 min read

United MileagePlus Premier Gold in 2026: 10,000 PQP and 30 PQF, Star Alliance Gold, lounge access, and complimentary upgrades. Track free with Miles Mosaic.

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 ·  By Daan Zwets  · 8 min read

United MileagePlus Premier 1K in 2026: 28,000 PQP and 100 PQF, Global Premier Upgrades, 280 Plus Points. Top of the ladder. Track free with Miles Mosaic.

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 ·  By Daan Zwets  · 8 min read

Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite in 2026: 10-night qualification, real benefits, and the simplest path past the gate. Track your nights free with Miles Mosaic.

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 ·  By Daan Zwets  · 8 min read

Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite in 2026: 25-night qualification, real benefits, and tactics to hit the line without overspending. Track free with Miles Mosaic.

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 ·  By Daan Zwets  · 7 min read

Flying Blue Silver in 2026: 100 XP qualification, SkyTeam Elite, Air France-KLM Group lounge access, and the path to Gold. Track free with Miles Mosaic.

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 ·  By Daan Zwets  · 8 min read

Flying Blue Gold in 2026: 180 XP, SkyTeam Elite Plus, alliance lounge access, and complimentary cabin upgrades. Track free with Miles Mosaic.

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 ·  By Daan Zwets  · 8 min read

American AAdvantage Platinum in 2026: 75,000 Loyalty Points, OneWorld Sapphire lounge access, and the realistic path to qualify. Track free with Miles Mosaic.

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 ·  By Daan Zwets  · 8 min read

American AAdvantage Gold in 2026: 40,000 Loyalty Points, OneWorld Ruby, free first bag, and the card path to qualify. Track free with Miles Mosaic.

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 ·  By Daan Zwets  · 7 min read

Air Canada Aeroplan 50K in 2026: 50,000 SQM qualification, Star Alliance Gold, and Maple Leaf Lounge access at AC hubs. Track free with Miles Mosaic.

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