How to Find Award Flights With Points: Tips From the Seats.aero Founder
Learn how to use award travel search tools like Seats.aero to find flights you can book with points and miles.
Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss how to search for award flights across dozens of airline loyalty programs to help you get more value from your credit card points and miles. But first, they break down the latest travel headlines, including Bilt joining Chase in cutting its World of Hyatt transfer ratio, a new premium IHG card from Chase and changes to the rest of the IHG card lineup, elevated welcome offers on United credit cards, the Lyft app launching in Europe.
Then, joined by Ian Carroll, founder of Seats.aero, Meghan Coyle discusses how award search tools work and how to find hard-to-get award seats, with tips and tricks on when airlines tend to release award availability, how flexible dates and destinations could unlock better redemptions, and how to weigh taxes and fees and spot phantom availability before you transfer points.
Join Sally and Meghan for a night of live Q&A, games (hint: brush up on those obscure travel credit card benefits), and mingling with fellow travelers! The drinks are on us. And yes, there are prizes, courtesy of some of the travel brands you already use. Meet other locals who love traveling with points and miles. RSVP required. Let us know if you’re coming and we’ll save you a spot. https://partiful.com/e/OOSMfQpFw9PPNn4Cat0H
Card benefits, terms and fees can change. For the most up-to-date information about cards mentioned in this episode, read our reviews:
Dear Bilt Palladium: You’re Welcome to Move in, but You Won’t Pay the Rent
Chase Sapphire Preferred Review: Strong Option for Travel Rewards
Chase Sapphire Reserve Review: A High-End, High-Maintenance Card
IHG One Rewards Premier Review: Free Nights on a Gold Platter
IHG One Rewards Card Review: Plentiful Points, No Annual Fee
IHG One Rewards Premier Business Card: Elite Status and Baller Welcome Bonus
United Explorer: Richer Rewards, Perks You’ll Actually Use
United Gateway Card Review: A No-Annual-Fee Ticket to Airline Miles
United Quest Card: Piles of Perks and Credits, $350 Annual Fee
United Club Infinite Review: $695 Fee May Still Lure Lounge Lovers
American Express Platinum Review: Top-Notch Lounge Access, Big Credits
Resources discussed in this episode:
Smart Travel IRL: A meetup for travel and credit card nerds
Bilt to Reduce Hyatt Transfer Ratio to 4:3 in 2027
Is the New IHG Premium Card Worth Its $350 Fee?
Best Credit Card Bonuses for New Cardholders
Seats.aero Award Search Review: A Go-To for Expert Travelers
How to Calculate the Cent-Per-Point Value for Travel Redemptions
Want even more tips and tricks to get the most out of your travel dollars? Subscribe to TravelNerd, our free newsletter designed to help you crack the code on spending less on your travel.
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Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss how to search for award flights across dozens of airline loyalty programs to help you get more value from your credit card points and miles. But first, they break down the latest travel headlines, including Bilt joining Chase in cutting its World of Hyatt transfer ratio, a new premium IHG card from Chase and changes to the rest of the IHG card lineup, elevated welcome offers on United credit cards, the Lyft app launching in Europe.
Then, joined by Ian Carroll, founder of Seats.aero, Meghan Coyle discusses how award search tools work and how to find hard-to-get award seats, with tips and tricks on when airlines tend to release award availability, how flexible dates and destinations could unlock better redemptions, and how to weigh taxes and fees and spot phantom availability before you transfer points.
Join Sally and Meghan for a night of live Q&A, games (hint: brush up on those obscure travel credit card benefits), and mingling with fellow travelers! The drinks are on us. And yes, there are prizes, courtesy of some of the travel brands you already use. Meet other locals who love traveling with points and miles. RSVP required. Let us know if you’re coming and we’ll save you a spot. https://partiful.com/e/OOSMfQpFw9PPNn4Cat0H
Card benefits, terms and fees can change. For the most up-to-date information about cards mentioned in this episode, read our reviews:
Dear Bilt Palladium: You’re Welcome to Move in, but You Won’t Pay the Rent
Chase Sapphire Preferred Review: Strong Option for Travel Rewards
Chase Sapphire Reserve Review: A High-End, High-Maintenance Card
IHG One Rewards Premier Review: Free Nights on a Gold Platter
IHG One Rewards Card Review: Plentiful Points, No Annual Fee
IHG One Rewards Premier Business Card: Elite Status and Baller Welcome Bonus
United Explorer: Richer Rewards, Perks You’ll Actually Use
United Gateway Card Review: A No-Annual-Fee Ticket to Airline Miles
United Quest Card: Piles of Perks and Credits, $350 Annual Fee
United Club Infinite Review: $695 Fee May Still Lure Lounge Lovers
American Express Platinum Review: Top-Notch Lounge Access, Big Credits
Resources discussed in this episode:
Smart Travel IRL: A meetup for travel and credit card nerds
Bilt to Reduce Hyatt Transfer Ratio to 4:3 in 2027
Is the New IHG Premium Card Worth Its $350 Fee?
Best Credit Card Bonuses for New Cardholders
Seats.aero Award Search Review: A Go-To for Expert Travelers
How to Calculate the Cent-Per-Point Value for Travel Redemptions
Want even more tips and tricks to get the most out of your travel dollars? Subscribe to TravelNerd, our free newsletter designed to help you crack the code on spending less on your travel.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices