Episode Description

Have you ever wondered how to maximize your credit card rewards or book the perfect award flight? In this listener Q&A episode of Point Me To First Class, I dive into your most pressing points and miles questions. From choosing the right credit card for your spending habits to navigating the nuances of airline and hotel loyalty programs, I share my expert tips and insights to help you get the most value out of every point.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out in the world of award travel, this episode is packed with actionable advice and real-world examples. I break down complex topics like transferable points currencies, positioning flights, and maximizing leftover gift card balances in a way that’s easy to understand and apply to your own travel goals.

So grab a pen and paper (or just hit that bookmark button) because you won’t want to miss a single nugget of wisdom in this value-packed episode. By the end, you’ll have a clear roadmap for earning and redeeming points like a pro, plus some insider secrets for booking those elusive award flights.

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What You’ll Learn from this Episode

• How to choose the right credit card for your non-category spending based on points earning potential and flexibility.
• Why you should always hold a new rewards credit card for at least 12 months before considering downgrading or canceling.
• The benefits of airline and hotel-specific credit cards, even if you don’t plan to put significant spend on them.
• How to navigate positioning flights and extended layovers when booking award travel.
• The advantages of searching for one-way award flights, even for round-trip itineraries.
• Two simple strategies for maximizing leftover balances on prepaid Visa gift cards.

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• Get on the waitlist for the Points Made Easy Course here!
• 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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