Geobreeze Travel STOP Wasting Your Points: 10 Mistakes to Avoid in 2025
Nov 6, 2025
Discover clever strategies to optimize your travel points! Learn why hoarding points can be a costly mistake and the benefits of diversifying your points currencies. Find out how booking one-way segments can save you money, and why transferring points is smarter than cashing them out. Julia shares tips on rotating cards for maximum category bonuses and the power of positioning flights. Don't miss the advice on being flexible with dates and focusing on value over the lowest cost for a truly enriching travel experience!
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Earn For Specific Trips
- Don't hoard points; pick a trip goal and work backwards to earn the exact points you need.
- Earn-and-burn makes points replenishment easier as you gain experience, so spend confidently.
Diversify Into Flexible Points
- Don't focus on a single airline currency; work backwards from your trip and choose flexible points when possible.
- Prefer transfer-friendly currencies like Chase, Amex, Capital One, or valuable airline miles like AA or Alaska when needed.
Book One-Way Segments
- Search and book one-way segments instead of round-trip to mix airlines and save points.
- Booking one-ways prevents daisy-chaining rebookings and lets you combine the best outbound and return deals.