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.
Learn how to unlock Japan Airlines miles for more than just flights to Japan. Michael Gandara from Nurse Michael Travels breaks down partner award sweet spots, award search strategies, and the practical steps for finding and booking award flights through this powerful but often overlooked program.

Learn how to earn and strategically use Hilton free night certificates to unlock stays at properties that would otherwise cost $2,000+ per night. Jess Field of Points Talk Squad walks through the card strategy, redemption tactics, and aspirational properties where these certificates deliver spectacular value.

Discover why I’m chasing loyalty program status in four different programs this year for the first time ever. Learn the specific benefits that make Hyatt Globalist, Bilt Platinum, Air France Flying Blue Platinum, and American Airlines Platinum Pro worth the effort, plus my exact plans for earning each status and how to evaluate if chasing status makes sense for you.

Explore what your points are really worth with insights from Greg Davis-Kean of Frequent Miler. This episode breaks down valuations, redemption strategies, and how to confidently use your points without second-guessing.

Explore how fifth freedom flights can unlock more award availability, lower points prices, and surprisingly comfortable cabins. This guide breaks down what they are, where they fly, and how to book them.
