November 3, 2025
The Smarter Way to Compare Points vs. Cash Bookings on Google Flights with Points Path
Episode Description
Ever look at Google Flights and wonder, “Should I use points for this or just pay cash?”
If you’ve ever felt unsure about which option gives you the best value, this episode is for you.
In the final episode of our Streamline, Stack, and Save mini-series, I’m joined by Julian Kheel, former editorial director at The Points Guy and senior editor at CNN, now founder of Points Path — a browser extension that works seamlessly within your browser when you’re searching flights to show you whether points or cash is the better deal.
Points Path takes the guesswork out of booking. It helps you instantly compare cash fares and award redemptions on Google Flights, showing you where the real value lies so you can make the best booking decision every time.
We talk trends in the award travel landscape, how Points Path focuses on simplicity to take the guesswork out of choosing flights, and why this tool deserves a place in your browser. Whether you’re a casual traveler or a seasoned award booker, you’ll also hear how its alert feature can track award prices and let you know when they drop — so you don’t have to keep checking.
Julian shares how Points Path was designed to focus on simplicity, taking the guesswork out of choosing flights so you always know the best option. With more than 10 years of experience working with some of the most trusted names in the award travel space, Julian brings both insight and innovation to how we think about booking smarter.
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What You’ll Learn from this Episode
- How Points Path works with Google Flights to compare points vs. cash value
- Why simplicity is at the heart of how Points Path helps travelers book smarter
- How its alert system tracks award price drops automatically
- What makes Points Path a unique tool for maximizing your points
- How Julian’s background in award travel inspired the tool’s creation
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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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Point Me to First Class is the show for professionals and business owners with higher-than-average personal or business expenses, who want to learn to leverage these expenses into credit card points they can spend on travel.
Each week, I share valuable tips, tools, and strategies to help you uplevel your skills earning and redeeming credit card points, so you can expand your travel and expand your experiences.
