Passports, Profits and Pixie Dust | Online Business Systems and Scaling for Travel Entrepreneurs

403. Traveling with Points and Miles 101 with Priyanka of Champagne Flight


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In this episode, we meet Priyanka, the mastermind behind the travel brand Champagne Flight. Priyanka shares her journey of turning her passion for travel into a successful business, offers insights into her blogging evolution since 2015, and discusses how she balances travel with a full-time job. She dives deep into strategies for monetizing a travel blog, the pros and cons of social media, and the importance of SEO and Pinterest in driving traffic. Priyanka also sheds light on her experiences with brand sponsorships and provides invaluable tips for starting and managing these collaborations. Additionally, Priyanka, a points and miles expert, demystifies the process of using points for booking flights and maximizing their value, sharing her favorite credit cards for beginners and her most memorable travel experiences. Tune in to discover how you can travel the world in luxury without breaking the bank.


00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:54 Priyanka's Travel Business Journey

03:26 Monetizing the Blog

05:01 Social Media Strategy

08:15 Pinterest Strategy

09:10 Brand Sponsorships

15:06 Points and Miles Mastery

23:47 The Evolution of Flight Booking

24:05 Confirming Flight Availability

24:40 Transferring Points: Instant or Delayed?

26:06 Booking Flights with Points: Tips and Cautionary Tales

29:47 Using Points for Hotels

30:33 Memorable Flight Experiences

33:18 Favorite Airlines for International Travel

36:00 Top Credit Cards for Beginners

37:59 Global Entry vs. TSA Pre-Check

40:30 Favorite Travel Destinations

Connect with Priyanka: 1x1 points and miles coaching

  1. The Ultimate Road Map to (Almost) Free flights (free resource)
  2. Top Ten Favorite Credit Cards

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