October 21, 2024
ANA’s Around the World Ticket: The Best-Kept Secret in Points and Miles with Devan Sullivan of The Pointsisters
Episode Description
Have you ever dreamed of flying around the world in business class, stopping in 8 countries, all for less than the cost of a typical round-trip business class ticket to Europe? It sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. ANA, Japan’s largest airline, offers an incredible Around the World Ticket that lets you do just that, and my guest today is one of the world’s foremost experts on booking these awards.
Devan Sullivan is the younger of the two Pointsisters. They help their clients check off their travel bucket lists, flying in style and comfort to far-flung destinations like Australia, South Africa, Japan and more. Devan herself has taken two Around the World ANA trips in 2024 alone, including a seven-week delayed honeymoon and a four-week adventure, ending with a Taylor Swift concert.
In this episode, Devan breaks down everything you need to know to book your own ANA Around the World ticket. She explains the complex routing rules, how to find award space, the best ways to get the most value, and common pitfalls to avoid. Even if you’re a points and miles veteran, I guarantee you’ll learn something new from Devan’s deep knowledge of this unique award. And if you’re new to points and miles, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible.
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What You’ll Learn from this Episode
- What makes ANA Around the World awards such an incredible sweet spot for award travel.
- The key rules and restrictions you need to know when planning an ANA Around the World trip.
- How to search for award space and piece together a complex multi-segment itinerary.
- Devan’s tips for getting the most value and enjoyment from an Around the World trip.
- How many points and miles you can expect to pay for an ANA Around the World ticket in business class.
- Which Star Alliance partner airlines to prioritize and which to avoid due to high surcharges.
- How to handle changes and cancellations to an ANA Around the World booking.
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