Episode Description

You’ve built up a stash of transferable credit card points. Maybe you’ve been working hard to optimize your cards, your categories, and your spending. But when it comes time to actually book the flights you’ve been dreaming about, you hit a wall.

You’re not alone. For most points travelers, the hardest part isn’t earning points — it’s redeeming them for the best value. That’s why in this episode, I’m sharing the seven keys that make the difference between endlessly searching without results, and booking award flights that let you travel better, more often, and for less.

I’ll walk you through how to identify your transfer partners, understand transfer ratios and timelines, leverage alliances and partnerships, and master booking calendars so you can finally unlock the outsized value your points hold.

Whether you’ve only booked through your credit card’s portal or you’ve tried transferring points before and got stuck, these seven keys will change the way you approach award flights.

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Want to know what’s really possible with your points? Don’t just take it from me—hear from members who’ve used Points Made Easy to completely change the way they travel. From business class flights to dream vacations, their results speak for themselves. Watch their stories here.

What You’ll Learn from this Episode

• Identify your airline and hotel transfer partners across transferable currencies
• Understand transfer ratios and transfer times (and why they matter)
• Use airline alliances to access flights beyond your direct transfer partners
• Leverage partner airline programs to find better points pricing
• Master award booking calendars so you can snag seats as soon as they open
• Take advantage of non-alliance partnerships for hidden sweet spots
• Discover the best tools and websites to streamline your award searches

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• If you have any questions or you want me to dive deeper into a specific topic, email me here: podcast@pointmetofirstclass.com 

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