Revolutionizing Your Journey: Travel With Points & Miles Quick Hits: Earn a Southwest Companion Pass with Just One Card, Aeroplan’s New Dynamic Pricing, and more!
In this Quick Hits episode, DeAndre Coke unpacks groundbreaking shifts in the travel rewards landscape that could redefine your next getaway.
He explains significant changes to Aeroplan’s pricing structure—urging listeners to book flights before March 25 to avoid devaluation—and highlights enticing promo rewards from Flying Blue for travel to Europe. DeAndre also shares proven strategies for securing a Southwest Companion Pass through credit card offers and emphasizes the power of transfer bonuses to boost your points value. Adding a personal twist, he recounts a booking mistake that serves as a valuable lesson for avoiding similar pitfalls.
Tune in now to discover how these updates can help you optimize your travel rewards and elevate your next adventure!
Key takeaways:
- Aeroplan Dynamic Pricing: Aeroplan is shifting to dynamic pricing, which affects point values; book flights before March 25 to avoid devaluation.
- Flying Blue Promotions: Flying Blue offers attractive deals for travel to Europe.
- Southwest Companion Pass: Earn the Southwest Companion Pass by strategically using credit cards.
- Transfer Bonuses Matter: Transfer bonuses can significantly increase point value; always verify flight availability before transferring points.
- Stopover Strategies: Utilizing stopovers can enhance your overall travel experience.
- Credit Card Spending: Monitoring your spending is crucial to meet credit card requirements for bonus points.
- Avoid Booking Pitfalls: Learn from personal mistakes, like phantom flights, to improve future travel planning.
Resources:
- Southwest Companion Credit Cards
- Start here to learn how to unlock nearly free travel
- Sign up for our newsletter!
- This month’s best current card offers
- LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course:
- Use coupon code “BOLDYGO” for a 50% discount!
- BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group
- Truicity Wealth Management
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