All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins 18 Tactics for Booking Travel with Points & Miles
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Jul 23, 2025 Unlock the secrets of travel hacking with 18 clever tactics for booking flights and hotels using points and miles. Discover how flexibility and savvy tool usage can enhance your travel plans. Learn to identify sweet spots, position flights, and navigate transfer partners to snag the best deals. Dive into advanced strategies like stopovers, open jaws, and maximizing travel rewards for families. This episode is packed with practical tips that turn travel dreams into reality!
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Flexibility Unlocks Award Deals
- Be flexible with your travel plans including dates, destinations, airlines, and booking timing.
- Flexibility in any of these areas significantly increases your chance to find great award travel deals.
Leverage Airline Partners
- Check all airline partners for booking options as awards differ widely in price and fees.
- Use transfer partners from credit cards to access better deals via alternative frequent flyer programs.
Know Program Policies
- Learn each airline's award cancellation and expiration policies before booking.
- Favor programs with low or no cancellation fees and miles that don’t expire easily.