One Hill of an Adventure
And how to use them to travel for a fraction of the cost.
If you've ever heard someone talk about flying business class on points and assumed it was either a scam or something only obsessive spreadsheet people do, this guide is for you.
We're going to break down how the whole system actually works, from how points are earned to how they're transferred to how to find award flights, and show you why the tools most people don't know about are the ones that make the real difference.
This is how we've gotten to Hawaii, flown in cabins we couldn't have justified paying for in cash, and consistently traveled for far less than the sticker price. It's not magic. It's just understanding a few things most people never bother to learn.
Seven parts
The two kinds of points, why transferable points are more powerful, and which cards are worth building around.
The fastest way to accumulate points, plus the rules you need to follow to make it work.
Lounge access, travel credits, rental car insurance, and everything else that makes premium cards worth the fee.
Why redeeming directly on your card's portal leaves the most value on the table, and what to do instead.
How to move points to airline and hotel partners, what to know before you do it, and how to spot transfer bonuses.
PointsYeah, Roame, and Point.me compared side by side so you know which one to use and when.
The full process from opening a search to award flight booked, using a Europe business class trip as the example.
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