Heads up, travel hackers! Rove, the newish player in the hotel booking space, just announced its first ever points transfer partnership, and it's a good one: Miles & More. If you're not familiar, Miles & More is the loyalty program for Lufthansa, SWISS, and other Star Alliance airlines. This means you can now transfer your Rove miles to Miles & More at a 1:1 ratio.

Why is this awesome? Well, before this, Rove miles were essentially only good for booking hotels through their platform. Now, you have the flexibility to convert them into airline miles, opening up a world of flight redemption possibilities! If you're sitting on a pile of Rove miles, or even considering using Rove for hotel bookings, this gives you a valuable exit strategy and potentially much better value for your points.

This partnership is huge for Miles & More too, as it's their first-ever transfer partnership. This could be a sign that they are looking to become more relevant to US-based award travelers. Keep an eye on Rove and Miles & More, as this could be a game changer for booking flights in the future!