Independent points & miles reference
The complete map of airline loyalty.
MileMapper is an independent guide to the world's airline loyalty programs, alliance partnerships, and the airports they fly through. Built for travelers who want to spend miles wisely.
- 350Airlines
- 450Airports
- 76Programs
- 3Alliances
Featured loyalty programs
All programs →AAdvantage
American Airlines
One of the largest frequent flyer programs in the world, with strong Latin America, Caribbean, and transatlantic award availability through partners like Briti…
UAMileagePlus
United Airlines
United's MileagePlus offers no-fee dynamic pricing, deep Star Alliance partner availability, and unlimited award redemption with no blackout dates.
DLSkyMiles
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles is a revenue-based program with strong domestic and SkyTeam transatlantic redemption value. Award pricing is fully dynamic with no published award cha…
ASMileage Plan
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan is one of the last distance-based programs in the U.S. and is widely loved for high-value redemptions on partners like Cathay Pacific, JAL, and Qa…
B6TrueBlue
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue is a simple, revenue-based program. Points never expire and family pooling is supported, making it popular with leisure travelers on the U.S. East Coa…
WNRapid Rewards
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards is fully revenue-based and the source of the famous Companion Pass, which lets a designated companion fly with you for just taxes and fees.
The three big alliances
Compare alliances →Star Alliance
Founded 1997 · 23 tracked members
The first global airline alliance, founded in 1997. Star Alliance unites 25+ carriers across six continents and is the largest of the three big alliances by passenger count and destinations served.
oneworld
Founded 1999 · 17 tracked members
Founded in 1999, oneworld groups premium full-service carriers including American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, and others. Known for status reciprocity and oneworld E…
SkyTeam
Founded 2000 · 18 tracked members
SkyTeam was formed in 2000 by Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, and Korean Air. Today the alliance includes 19 member carriers and emphasizes its joint Elite/Elite Plus status program and SkyPriority airport experience.
Latest guides
All guides →A Beginner's Guide to Frequent Flyer Miles
How frequent flyer miles work, how to earn them quickly, and how to redeem them for outsized value on long-haul premium cabins.
GuideThe Best Credit Cards for Airline Miles in 2026
Compare the best transferable-points cards and co-branded airline credit cards for earning miles in 2026.
GuideHow to Redeem Miles for Business Class
A practical walkthrough of finding business class award space and redeeming for maximum value across the major airline alliances.
GuideStar Alliance vs oneworld vs SkyTeam: Which Is Best?
Side-by-side comparison of the three big global airline alliances: routes, member airlines, status reciprocity, and award value.