Spending miles and points on flights is a murky maze. It's hard to find flights, and even harder to know whether you're getting a good deal. Despite it all, this is a surprisingly large, $9.5B market.

AwardCat is a Web site that helps consumers solve the points puzzle. Through free and paid offerings, AwardCat monetizes award searches and redemptions. AwardCat removes friction that airlines have implemented by design, helping you fly for free.