Ready to book your first flight with points? This beginner-friendly guide walks you through step-by-step: how to search for award space, transfer points to your airline account, and actually book your flight with miles. No confusing jargon, just the basics you need to get started.

If you’re looking for one of the cheapest ways to get to Europe on miles and points, look no further than Air France. For just 15k points each way, you can fly to Europe for just 30k points round trip. That’s half the award price that other airlines charge.