Stop making these common travel mistakes and start maximizing credit card points and airline miles with these tips from The Points Guy, Brian Kelly, author of the new book How to Win at Travel. In this episode, he chats with host Aislyn Greene about the mindsets, practices, and guidelines to help both beginners and seasoned fliers win at travel in today’s economy of points and miles. 

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Most Travelers Make These Mistakes When Booking with Points

In this episode you’ll learn: 

Travel Game Hacks: Sniffing Delays and Maximizing Miles

Don’t miss these moments: 

[00:00] A 12-year-old books a family trip to the Cayman Islands: The origin of The Points Guy. 

[12:25] Beginner tips for racking up travel points and miles. 

[15:13] Common misconceptions about booking travel.

[33:52] Flight delayed or cancelled? Save money and time by using points. 

Travel Deals are Easier to Find with The Points Guy

Brian Kelly, aka the Points Guy, is the go-to-person source for points, miles and travel deals for a global audience. In his new book, How To Win At Travel, he breaks down his most tried-and-true strategies to help every traveler– whether you are aspiring or a seasoned flier– make every dollar count toward better travel experiences. 

In this episode he shares the most important tips for booking flights, the apps that help him travel smarter and the hacks he uses to save money and time when things go wrong. 

Resources:

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Check out The Points Guy website or follow The Points Guy on Instagram. 

Buy Brian’s new book, How to Win at Travel. 

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