Editor’s note: Brian Kelly, founder of TPG, is an advisor and investor of Bilt.
Bilt Rewards is a newcomer to the world of travel rewards, but its points have become one of our favorite currencies to collect — even winning two TPG . Award in 2022.
It has a very interesting collection of transfer partners — including some that compete with transferable points (like Chase the ultimate reward and American Express Membership Rewards) was not captured.
The main attraction of Bilt is that you can use it to earn points when paying rent with free of charge. This way you can easily earn over 20,000 points annually that you wouldn’t otherwise earn. Also, you can earn points for spending free every year Bill Mastercard®. Just keep in mind that you will have to make five trades monthly to earn points.
But what should you do with your Bilt Rewards points? Let’s look at six ways to maximize your Bilt Rewards for your upcoming travel.
Book domestic economy class flights on American Airlines for just 6,000 Bilt . points
American Airlines published an award-winning price called “Web Specials.” This is often a high discount for random routes that can often be found within 6,000 miles.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, you’ve got a good chance of finding a Special price on the Web from your home airport to your destination between 6,000 and 9,000 miles. Below are the random search results from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) — an American Airlines 6,000-mile transcontinental flight.
This flight isn’t very expensive anyway (just over $100), but if your goal is free travel, Web Specials is a great way to hit the domestic hops at an out-of-pocket cost. minimum. You can read more about deals like these in A complete guide to the American Web Special Awards.
Related: Your Ultimate Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage
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Fly to Ireland in Aer Lingus Economy Class with 13,000 Bilt . Points
When you convert your Bilt points to Aer Lingus (Ireland’s airline), you can fly to both Dublin and Shannon for just 13,000 points each way on the following routes:
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Dublin Airport (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN).
- O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to DUB.
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) to DUB.
- Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to DUB.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to DUB and SNN.
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to DUB.
- Dulles International Airport (IAD) to DUB.
It’s a great deal — especially considering many other airlines charge more than double that amount to get to Europe — but note that Aer Lingus only offers just enough taxes and fees to cause uncomfortable. Expect to pay over $200 for round trip.
To get these low prices, you will have to fly on off-peak days (you can click this to see the Aer Lingus awards calendar). Otherwise, you will pay 20,000 points each way.
To learn more about this trick, read our complete guide on how to use Avios to fly to Ireland.
Related: The Ultimate Guide to British Airways Avios
Free hotel booking starting from 3,500 Bilt . points
One of the best uses for Bilt points is to convert them to Hyatt for free nights at a hotel. Hyatt charges from as little as 3,500 points per night for budget hotels by the roadside on off-peak days to as much as 45,000 points per night for luxury five-star hotels on peak travel days.
The best value often comes when Book a room at a low-end or luxury hotel. The Hyatt Place Indianapolis/Fishers, for example, is not memorable as a convenient hotel for passersby. It costs as little as 6,500 points per night.
But that room for the same night cost $295 cash. That means you will get 4.5 cents per point value for booking this room.
Hyatt has a healthy selection of luxury hotels that can give you the same return on transferring your Bilt points to a hotel program. our reading Guide to the Hyatt Awards Ranking For more details.
Book Qatar Qsuite before anyone else
If you are not familiar with Qatar Airways‘ Qsuite business class seats, knowing that they are some of the best in the world. Qsuite is best known for offering travelers sitting right next to each other the ability to create a double bed during the flight.
The most popular way to book Qatar Qsuite is with American Airlines miles, as it tends to be the cheapest. However, if you transfer your Bilt points to Airline British instead of American Airlines you can convert your rewards to Qatar Airways Avios. Depending on the route you’re flying, it could be a bit more expensive — but you’ll be able to book flights a whole month longer than American Airlines allows. This means that you will easily find available prizes.
For example, you can book Qsuite on American Airlines up to 330 days in the future.
But you can book these places with Qatar Airways Avios 360 days in the future.
This will give you the first chance to win a prize before other users of other bonuses.
Note: British Airways allows you to book up to 355 days in the future — so you’ll have less than a week to book flights before flights using British Airways Avios.
Read our article on convert British Airways Avios to Qatar Airways Avios. And our test Basic guide to Qatar Qsuite for more information on these award-winning business class seats.
Related: Which airlines can I book with Avios?
Fly to Europe in Iberian Business Class with 34,000 Bilt . Points
An extremely cheap way to get to Europe with Bilt points is to transfer them Iberian. You can fly to Spain in business class flatbed for as little as 34,000 Iberia Avios each way on the following routes:
- BOS to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
- ORD to MAD.
- JFK to MAD and BCN.
This price applies only on off-peak days. On peak days, you will pay 50,000 points each way. you can press this to view the Iberian awards schedule.
Other airlines often charge more than 60,000 miles to fly to Europe in business class. Just be aware that Iberia will charge and tax over $100 each way.
You can read more about this trick in our guide to how to fly to Europe in business class on Iberia.
Related: The best ways to travel to Europe using points and miles
Fly to Hawaii on United Airlines Economy Class with 7,500 Bilt . Points
Turkish Airlines offers one of the sweetest deals in air travel. Because of this, it can be difficult to find a seat — people want to order it.
Turkish Airlines is a partner of unified airline. You can use Turkish Airlines miles to book United Airlines domestic flights (including to Hawaii) at the following rates:
- 7,500 miles one way in economy.
- 12,500 miles one way in business class.
While finding a business class flight to Hawaii is an absolute killer, you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding economy class flights as long as you choose United Airlines hubs as your airports. your starting point and being flexible when flying.
You can read more about how to book this flight in our guide to know How to fly Turkish Airlines to Hawaii.
Related: Best ways to get to Hawaii using points and miles
bottom line
Bilt Rewards Points is extremely flexible, perhaps the best combination of travel partners offered by any flexible points program. TPG . estimate The Bilt bonuses are worth 1.8 cents each — but there are countless ways to get even more value out of them if you put some strategies into them.
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