This was one of the most informative points and miles video I've ever seen!! I'm sitting on a bunch of points and this video will definitely help me deploy these points for my next trip

Wow! Fantastic information. Big thanks and I will need to see this again and take notes. I am so happy I found you.

Stellar video. Love how much work you put into it. Great info and very informative!

Your content is always SOOO helpful! Thank you!!

Awesome content!

Best video I've seen for travel points. Thanks

I appreciate your videos. They have been instrumental (packing, do’s and don’ts, credit card points, redemption strategies, traveling, gadgets, etc.) in allowing my wife and I to take our first trip to Europe. Well, the first of many!

Great overview of the game covering a lot of topics within the niche!

This is the best, well thought out guide for all travellers!

King of travel has spoken!

Thanks!

This video is phenomenal! You broke everything down just right, gave expert advice (from a true expert!), and provided the info with caution to those who shouldn't be trying this. From someone who will be booking free business class flights from the US to Japan soon, using my points wisely, I appreciate your information very much!

Razorback here living in Austin. Love the videos, next trip to Fville would love to take you to out to dinner.

Yall have it going on, Nik! How long did it take you to save up those massive points for your 6 month travel? We are much older than you but enjoy your enthusiasm and that you are exploring while young. 😊

I just had my house repainted last month, I guess I could have gotten a free trip to Europe out of it. wow. I wish I had started these points years ago. Better late than never I suppose. Thank you for the helpful video!

@awaytogether

Ай бұрын

The amount of times I said sentences like you just said.... it's best not to think about all the missed opportunities haha. Happy travels!

What is your thought about "cash back" versus "miles" credit cards? For years I have used cards that offer a cash credit bonus which I can then apply to my balance. So, when I book a flight on that card, I earn cash, which I can then apply to a future balance. Have you thought about this option?

I've been looking for a video like this. Can't wait to watch!

@awaytogether

Ай бұрын

Hope it helps!!!!

@tkozikow

Ай бұрын

10X Travel offers a complete course on this and there multiple Facebook groups which can provide a wealth of guidance. At the end of the day you need to determine what your needs, interests, limits, and risk tolerance are. No question, however, that travel hacking can be very satisfying and rewarding if done right.

This was a great breakdown thank you! - looks like the chase Sappire preferred card is back to 60,000 miles for the welcome bonus - any idea how frequently that changes? thanks again!

@NurseMichaelTravels

4 күн бұрын

Sadly there’s not really a predictable schedule but roughly once a year it happens. I typically try to keep opportunity cost in mind when trying to figure out if I should wait for an elevated sign up bonus. Will these points make or break the possibility on me going on this trip? If the current bonus will get me where I want to go then I’ll take it at the standard bonus, but if it’s a “nice to have thing” I’ll wait for it to be elevated

Also “credit available”

Great video! Couple questions, I just got married and my credit is 795+. My wife’s credit 750+ and only holds one credit card. Should I refer her to a Chase card to get the sign up and referral bonus, or should I add her to my preferred card? Second, how do you justify the $695 annual fee of the AMEX platinum card? Thank you so much for the wonderful video.

@NurseMichaelTravels

4 күн бұрын

I’d say referring her for the Sapphire Preferred so you get a referral bonus, and she would also get a sign up bonus is the winning situation. There’s not much to gain by adding her as an authorized user.

Maybe obvious, but do you book your wife's flights with "your" points, or must you use her own points and airline account to book?

@awaytogether

22 күн бұрын

Not obvious, great question! So, if the points are from a program where we can pool points (like Ultimate Rewards) and we both have points balances, I'll typically transfer hers to mine (or mine to hers - whoever has the bigger balance) so we've got one large sum. Then I'll book both our seats using the points that way. But sometimes pooling isn't allowed or we don't both have that same type of currency in our names. In that case, I'll transfer her points to the airline currency needed, and book her ticket individually in her name. E.g. when you transfer currencies like UR or Membership Rewards to transfer partners, the account names need to match. So in the Avianca example I gave in the video, I couldn't transfer her Membership Rewards points to my avianca account - needed to go to hers. Hope that makes sense!

@StewartBridge

20 күн бұрын

@@awaytogether Thanks. Very helpful when considering the best way to get both of us there.

Exist an European alternative, or its valid for everyone?

@LK_EBM

Ай бұрын

Not really. Only US credit cards award you meaningful points

@TwT6

Ай бұрын

@@LK_EBM but I could use those US credit card here, or it's not possible?

@LK_EBM

Ай бұрын

@@TwT6 Yes, as long as you get approved for the card. I would also note which charge doesn't charge foreign transaction fees

@TwT6

Ай бұрын

@@LK_EBM thanks bro 🙏 Thankfully I have a good credit score 💯

Free Points Redemption Calculator: is worthless since it's a google doc.