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Roame is an award search tool that helps you find ways to redeem your points and miles. Instead of searching multiple programs’ websites individually, it allows you to search several at once, making it a major time saver.
For me, Roame really shines with its alerts, which are available on the paid version and notify you when award availability on your desired route opens up. The tool also comes with a variety of filters, which can be helpful if you’re looking for something specific, like business class seats on an Airbus A380. As far as award search tools go, it’s also aesthetically pleasing and fairly easy to use.
Features and membership details
To access Roame, you’ll need to create an account. Here’s an overview of some of the differences between the free plan and the Friends of Roame version:
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Roame Community
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Friends of Roame
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Annual cost
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$0.
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$109.99.
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Number of airline programs
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26.
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26.
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Number of hotel programs
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3.
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3.
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Number of transferable currency programs
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6.
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6.
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Search capabilities
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Both Roame Community and Friends of Roame members have access to the same airline and hotel loyalty programs. However, only paid users can search for award availability using cached data up to a year in advance, while free users are limited to 60 days.
Roame Community does not include alerts, while the $109.99-per-year Friends of Roame plan includes 10 alerts. You can also opt for a $12.99 monthly subscription, but that only includes five alerts.
For live searches, both tiers can search up to a year in advance, but search windows differ. The paid plan also comes with access to Roame’s award alerts, which are typically the most useful feature of an award search tool.
Airline programs included in Roame
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Aer Lingus AerClub.
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Air Canada Aeroplan.
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Air France / KLM Flying Blue.
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Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards.
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American Airlines AAdvantage.
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Avianca Lifemiles.
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British Airways Club.
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Cathay Pacific Asia Miles.
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Delta Air Lines SkyMiles.
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Emirates Skywards.
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Etihad Guest.
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Finnair Plus.
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GOL Smiles.
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Iberia Plus.
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JetBlue Airways TrueBlue.
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Lufthansa Miles & More.
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Qantas Frequent Flyer.
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Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
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SAS EuroBonus.
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Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer.
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Spirit.
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TAP Miles&Go.
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Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles.
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United Airlines MileagePlus.
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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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Virgin Australia Velocity.
Hotel programs included in Roame
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Hilton Honors.
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Marriott Bonvoy.
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World of Hyatt.
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Nerdy Tip
Awards tools are most useful when you have transferable points or a large stash of miles across multiple airlines. To book, look for availability in the award search tool, then book directly with the loyalty program. Always confirm availability with the program before transferring any points.
Special award discounts, such as those for United and Delta credit card holders, will not be reflected in the pricing shown on Roame. Act quickly if you receive an alert that you want to book. Roame’s hotel tool, currently in beta, supports hotel award searches for Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, and Hilton Honors properties. The tool has a clean design similar to the flight search tool, displaying the cost per night, cash rate, and cent-per-point valuation clearly.
While still in beta, the tool is somewhat rudimentary compared to other programs like PointsYeah, lacking alerts. Adjusting the search dates may be a bit confusing initially, as it tends to change the end date rather than the start date. With approximately 50 results for U.S. properties, a more specific destination search may be necessary to see the full list.
Roame can be beneficial for maximizing the value of transferable points, offering step-by-step instructions for booking awards. However, the best feature, setting up multiregion alerts, is only available to paid Friends of Roame users. Free users may find more value in using another award search tool with free alerts.
Remember, the key takeaway is to act swiftly upon receiving a booking alert to secure your desired reservation. sentence in a different way:
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