First step is for you to open accounts with all the major loyalty programs out there. Make sure to chose the ones that have benefits that align with your travel needs and goals. For your convince, below you’ll find a list I’ve put together of some of the major programs that you can easily link over and sign-up in a few minutes.
Airlines
| Loyalty Program | Award Chart | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | Flight Reward Chart | 1-800-361-5373 7:00 a.m. to midnight ET, daily |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | Flying Blue Award Calculators | 1-800-375-8723 Monday to Saturday: 8.00 AM – 9.00 PM Sunday: 10.00 AM – 6.00 PM (NYC local time) |
| Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | Mileage Plan Award Chart | 1-800-654-5669 8:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. (PT) M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. (PT) Sat |
| Alitalia Millemiglia | Millemiglia Award Chart | 1-800-223-5730 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | AAdvantage Award Chart | 1-800-882-8880 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| ANA Mileage Club | ANA Mileage Club Partner Flight Awards | 1-800-235-9262 Monday – Friday 5:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Weekends and national holidays 5:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. * All times U.S. Pacific Standard Time |
| Asiana Club | Asiana Club Flight Award/Upgrade Awards | 1-800-227-4262 |
| British Airways Executive Club | British Airways Award Chart | 1 800 452 1201 0730-2000 Eastern |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | Asia Miles Award Charts | 1-866-892-2598 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Delta SkyMiles | SkyMiles Award Travel Airlines & Mileage Charts | 800-323-2323 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Emirates Skywards | Emirates Mileage Calculator | 1-800-777-3999 |
| Etihad Guest | Etihad Guest Mileage Calculator | 1-888-8-ETIHAD 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Frontier EarlyReturns | Frontier Award Chart | 800-432-1359 Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | JetBlue Award Chart | 1-800-538-2583 24 hours a day / 7 days a week |
| Korean Air SKYPASS | Korean Air Award Chart | 213-484-5700 (08:30 ~ 17:30 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) (Office will be closed during weekends and holidays) |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | Lufthansa Award Chart | 1-800-581-6400 “Monday-Friday 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | Qantas Award Chart | 1-800-227-4220 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. (AEST) Monday to Friday |
| Qatar Privilege Club | Qatar Mileage Calculator | 1-800-988-6128 09:00 – 18:00 Mon – Fri. Sat & Sun closed |
| Singapore Kris Flyer | Kris Flyer Award Chart | 1-213-404-0301 24 hour service, 7 days a week |
| Southwest Rapid Rewards | Southwest Rapid Rewards – How to Redeem | 1-800-445-5764 24 hour service, 7 days a week |
| Thai Airways Royal Orchid Club | Thai Airways Award Chart | 1 800 426 5204 |
| United Mileage Plus | United Mileage Plus Award Chart | 1-800-421-4655 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. (CT), 7 days a week |
| Virgin America | Virgin America – Redeem Points | 877-359-8474 24 hours a day |
| Virgin Atlantic | Virgin Atlantic Spending Calculator | 1 800 365 9500 24 hours a day |
Hotels
| Loyalty Program |
Reservations |
Loyalty Program |
Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accor | 1 (800) 221-4542 | IHG – Rewards Club | 877 424 2449 |
| Best Western | 1-800-780-7234 | Kimpton | 1-800-KIMPTON |
| Club Carlson | 1 (888) 288 8889 | Marriott- Mariott Rewards | 1-888-236-2427 |
| Choice Hotels – Choice Privileges® | 800-521-2121 | Omni | 800-843-6664 |
| Fairmont – Fairmont President’s Club | 1-800-257-7544 | Ritz-Carlton | 800-542-8680 |
| Hilton – Hilton HHonors | 1-800-HHONORS | Starwood | 1 (888) 625-4988 |
| Hyatt – Hyatt Gold Passport | 800 228 3360 | Wyndham | 877-999-3223 |