101. Top Points and Miles Resources Every Traveler Needs

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Nov 5, 2024

Navigating the world of points and miles can be daunting, but there are essential tools to simplify the process. Discover the user-friendly Travel Freely app for tracking credit card points while keeping your information secure. Learn about award flight search engines like PointsYeah and Seats.Aero that help find last-minute deals. Uncover tips for utilizing hotel search engines such as MaxMyPoint to secure dream stays. Embrace flexibility and organization with strategies to optimize your travel planning and rewards.

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Travel Freely App

Download the Travel Freely app to manage your credit cards and points.
It tracks 5/24 status, annual fees, bonus deadlines, and offers downgrade/cancellation advice.

ADVICE

Award Flight Search Engines

Use multiple award flight search engines like PointsYeah and Seats.Aero to find the best deals.
They help find last-minute flights, filter by cabin class and points type, and explore routes.

ANECDOTE

Last-Minute Flight Booking

Pam booked a last-minute flight from Denver to London using United miles.
She found the flight through PointsYeah for 88,000 points and minimal fees, avoiding positioning flights.

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Feeling overwhelmed by the world of points and miles? We get it! In our 101st episode of Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad, we’re sharing our must-have tools, apps, and strategies to make it all so much simpler. This one is packed with practical tips for tracking credit card points, finding award flights, and booking those dream hotels—without the headache.

The Ultimate Points Tracker We kick things off by discussing our top app pick, Travel Freely. This app has been our go-to for keeping track of credit cards since 2019. And the best part? It’s completely free and doesn’t ask for sensitive information. If you’re new to points and miles or just want to stay organized, you need to check this out.

Award Flight Search Engines Made Easy Award flights can be tricky, but we have a few favorite tools that save us hours. PointsYeah and Seats.Aero top our list for finding last-minute deals and exploring award availability across multiple airlines. Pam also shares how she uses flexible search tools to compare options, ensuring she gets the best route and price every time.

Booking the Best Hotels on Points We couldn’t talk travel resources without diving into hotel award search engines. Jess highlights MaxMyPoint and Rooms.Aero for finding those hard-to-book rooms, like luxury stays at the Conrad Bora Bora. With these tools, you’ll know exactly when availability opens up so you can snag those dream hotel rooms before they’re gone.

Flexibility is Key One of our favorite tips? Using flexible date calendars to find the lowest points for flights and hotel stays. These tools can make a huge difference in stretching your points further—perfect if you have a bit of wiggle room in your travel dates!

Stay Out of Debt: The Auto-Pay Essential Finally, we talk about the importance of setting up auto-pay on every new credit card. It’s a simple step, but it ensures you never miss a payment or pay interest, keeping your travel truly free. Trust us—this tip alone can save you so much stress (and money)!

If you’re ready to take your points game to the next level, this episode is for you. Tune in now on your favorite platform, and don’t forget to check out the links we’ve added to the show notes below. Happy traveling!

Links:

Travel Freely: https://my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=hmyt
PointsYeah: https://www.pointsyeah.com
Point me: https://www.point.me/?pid=51
Point me for AMEX: https://amex.point.me/
Seats aero: https://seats.aero/r/imlvxfn3
Open Hotel Alert: https://openhotelalert.com/
Max My Point: https://maxmypoint.com/ref?code=nt4vx
Rooms Aero: https://rooms.aero/
Flight Connections: https://www.flightconnections.com/premium?via=alex-payne

Links For All Things Travel Mom Squad: stan.store/travelmomsquad

Episode Minute-By-Minute:

00:30 – Introduction: Why Resources Matter
01:37 – Top App Pick: Travel Freely
12:53 – Best Award Flight Search Engines
28:14 – Our Go-To Hotel Award Search Engines
35:31 – How Flexible Date Calendars Save Points
42:56 – Auto-Pay: The Key to Staying Debt-Free