June 10, 2024
An Analytic Approach to Points Travel with Kevin Zanes
Episode Description
Today, I’m joined by my friend, fellow points educator and enthusiast, Kevin Zanes. Kevin has a background in data science and analytics that he now uses to scour award programs for the best points deals. So on today’s show, we’re talking math, data, and how these two things help you land the most amazing points deals.
Kevin leverages technology to find trends in awards travel, and he’s here to share all his secrets. These include which airline programs have the best and worst award availability, which US airports to aim for and avoid if you have your sights set on long-haul premium-cabin award availability, and the three best times to book award travel.
Tune in this week to discover how data can get you the best value for your points. Kevin is using data and technology to dispel common myths of the award travel community, and he’s revealing the math-backed truth about what he calls the single best points-earning credit card on the market. Whether you’re new to award travel or a seasoned points traveler, this episode is packed with value and insights you won’t find anywhere else.
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What You’ll Learn from this Episode
- The impact Kevin Zanes has made in just three years in the points and miles space.
- How many points Kevin aims to earn each year using his 4-player (P2 and B2) strategy.
- An incredible tool for earning points by leveraging your savings.
- How low-energy, high-impact ways to earn points change your earning potential.
- Some simple ways to leverage time and technology when it comes to booking flights.
- How Kevin earns over 2 million points per year despite being foul of Chase’s 5/24 rule.
- What Kevin has calculated to be the best points-earning card for someone starting out in points and miles.
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- Kevin Zanes: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube
- Bask Bank
- The Travel Summit
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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.
