Vinicius Calegari

Vinicius Calegari is the founder and editor of Miles & Routes. His relationship with travel started through technology and grew into a passion for travel and travel rewards. Today, he primarily books air travel with miles, uses airport lounge benefits, and builds flexible mileage strategies across multiple loyalty programs. At Miles & Routes, he combines firsthand experience with research and practical testing to help travelers make better decisions with miles, points, routes, and rewards.

Best Time to Book Flights: Myths vs What Usually Works

September 30, 2026August 4, 2026 by Vinicius Calegari

Traveler planning when to book a flight using a laptop, calendar, and fare trend chart

Separate booking myths from what usually works when deciding the best time to book flights.

Cheap Flights 101: The Rules That Actually Save Money

September 30, 2026August 4, 2026 by Vinicius Calegari

Traveler reviewing lower airfare options on a laptop with flexible dates, route lines, and fare comparison elements

Learn how to find cheap flights with a practical search process, flexible-date tactics, and smarter comparisons that reduce total trip cost.

Google Flights Tips: Track Prices and Search Better

October 3, 2026August 4, 2026 by Vinicius Calegari

Traveler comparing flight prices on a laptop with route map, calendar, and fare tracking visuals

Use these Google Flights tips to track prices, compare dates, explore destinations, and find cheaper routes faster.

Award Flight Search 101: Find Award Availability Without Guessing

October 3, 2026August 4, 2026 by Vinicius Calegari

Traveler searching award flight availability on a laptop with calendar, route map, and seat icons

Learn how to find award availability by searching dates, airports, partner programs, and routes before transferring points or booking flights.

Transfer Points to Airlines: When It Makes Sense

October 3, 2026August 4, 2026 by Vinicius Calegari

Reward points moving from a credit card account to airline and hotel partner programs on a travel dashboard

Learn when to transfer points to airlines, what to verify first, and how to avoid irreversible transfer mistakes before booking award travel.

How to Redeem Miles for Maximum Value: A Beginner-Friendly Guide

October 3, 2026August 4, 2026 by Vinicius Calegari

Traveler comparing booking with cash or miles on a laptop with notes and points icons beside it

Learn how to redeem miles for better value by comparing cash fares, award prices, taxes, fees, flexibility, and real trip priorities.

Miles & Points 101: How Airline Miles and Hotel Points Work

September 30, 2026August 4, 2026 by Vinicius Calegari

Traveler comparing airline miles and hotel points on a laptop with airplane, hotel, and route map icons on a desk

Learn how airline miles, hotel points, and bank rewards work, when they matter, and how to avoid beginner mistakes when earning or redeeming them.