So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

1816: Traveling for Free with Points with Brian Kelly, The Points Guy


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This episode aired initially been on Feb 3, 2025.


Today, we're diving into the world of travel and points with none other than Brian Kelly, a long-time friend of the show and the founder of The Points Guy. Brian is here to talk about his new book, How to Win at Travel, a guide that helps you unlock all the secrets to mastering the points game, maximizing travel perks, and scoring luxury experiences without luxury price tags. We'll cover:


  • Why Brian calls this era the "platinum age of travel" and how to take full advantage of it.
  • The biggest mistakes travelers make with airline and hotel bookings—and how to avoid them.
  • How to leverage rewards credit cards strategically to score free business-class trips to Europe.
  • The top tech tools to help you find the best award flights and travel deals with minimal effort.
  • Insider tips on travel insurance, packing, and even why you should throw an Apple AirTag into your luggage!


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