Point Me To First Class

Collecting a big pile of points is not the same as being able to book the flights your family wants. That gap shows up nowhere more clearly than when you're trying to get your whole family into business class to Asia...

Some of the biggest points opportunities have nothing to do with your credit card at all. It turns out hotels quietly reward the person who books an event with them, a conference, a retreat, a wedding, a family reunion...

Six months ago, Bilt rebuilt its entire rewards program, including releasing the new premium Palladium card with its promise of earning transferable points on rent and even mortgage payments, drawing a lot of attention...

Have you ever wondered what your award search tool can see that you can't? My guest this week is Keith Van, who leads community at Seats.aero, one of the award search platforms I reach for most. What made this so fun...

Have you ever wondered whether there's still travel value hiding inside the expenses you already have, points you could be earning but aren't, with no real way to know for sure? That's one of the few questions in this...

Have you ever had a points question where every source online seems to contradict the last, and what you really want is for someone to walk you through how to actually decide? In this listener Q&A episode, I'm answering...

If you've ever looked at the cash sitting in an emergency fund, a business account, or your tax reserves and wished it could earn travel points the way your spending does, this conversation is for you. For as long as...

If you've been paying attention to points and miles this year and something has felt off, like the ground keeps shifting under the rules you thought you understood, you are not imagining it. I'm joined again by my good...

If you've been eyeing one of Hyatt's newer Mexico resorts and wondering whether it's actually worth your points, you're not alone. I'm joined this week by Michele from Fancy Travel Pointers, and the two of us have both...

If you've ever looked at United Polaris business class prices and thought they were completely out of reach, you're not alone. They can be outrageously expensive to book whether you're eyeing paying cash or points. But...

Have you considered London as your next award travel destination but weren't sure where to start? London is one of the most accessible and rewarding destinations for both beginner and experienced award travelers, but it...

Most travelers think booking a flight is the finish line. They hit purchase and consider the deal done. Sam Hollander knew something they didn't: the booking is actually just the beginning. When domestic airlines...

Have you ever wondered why Capital One's approval decisions feel completely random - approval for some, denial for others, with almost no rhyme or reason? Capital One has a well-earned reputation for being unpredictable...

<p >Have you heard about the quiet Chase promotion that could be one of the biggest points-earning opportunities we've seen in years?</p> <p> </p> <p >In May 2026, Chase launched a promotion through the digital payment...

<p >Have you ever fallen so in love with a city that you started seriously considering moving there?</p> <p> </p> <p >That's exactly what happened to us in Kyoto. In part two of our Japan spring break trip recap, my...