From: The Points Guy - Monday Mar 25, 2019 01:13 pm
Also: AA and Southwest moves suggest 737 MAX could be grounded for quite some time
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY

03/25/2019


FLYING WITH BONVOY

Typically, you'll get the best value when redeeming hotel points for free stays — but, as we explain today, that isn't always the case, especially when it comes to Marriott.

The Bonvoy program offers airline redemptions, too, with more than 40 partners to choose from, giving you an opportunity to use points to book top premium cabins, including Korean Air and Cathay Pacific first class.

We show you how to maximize:

For a full breakdown, see our post detailing your options for redeeming points with Marriott Bonvoy — assuming they're actually in your account, of course.

-Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large

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