BiggerPockets Money Podcast

The Points Guy's Travel Hacking Tips to Fly for FREE in 2025

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Feb 11, 2025
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Brian Kelly
Brian Kelly, known as The Points Guy, is a leading travel hacking expert and author of "How to Win at Travel." He shares how to fly for free or at a fraction of the cost by leveraging credit card rewards. Listeners will discover strategies for turning everyday purchases into luxury travel experiences. Brian also reveals his favorite credit cards, discusses the benefits of flexibility over airline loyalty, and explains how proper rewards planning can save thousands. His tips provide a roadmap for maximizing travel perks and enjoying free flights.
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ADVICE

Tools for Using Points

  • Use Point.me to find the best ways to use your points, like Google Flights for points.
  • Use Seats.aero to scan airline programs for up to a year and find the cheapest tickets.
INSIGHT

Transferable Points

  • Transferable points like Amex or Chase offer the most value, not direct airline points.
  • Transferring to airlines unlocks better deals, like business class to Europe for 50,000 Chase points.
ADVICE

Credit Card Types

  • Use cash-back cards for simple rewards.
  • Consider transferable point cards, like Amex Gold or Chase Sapphire Reserve, for maximizing travel rewards.
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