In some cases, redeeming points and miles can be simple, but in many instances, it’s quite complex. How do you find availability for premium-class flights? What’s the best program to use to book those awards? And what are some advanced strategies for maximizing your loyalty rewards?We attempted to answer these questions (and more) on this week’s TPG Talks webinar, when Loyalty and Engagement Editor Richard Kerr joined me to discuss advanced redemption tactics. We shared some of our favorite strategies for making the most of your points and miles, then did a rapid-fire overview of key transfer partners from Chase Ultimate Rewards, American Express Membership Rewards and Citi ThankYou Rewards.If you’re looking to learn more about maximizing your credit card rewards, check out the recording of this week’s talk:Show notes2:00 - Fast Facts about What’s Going on in Points and Miles5:10 - The Power of Transfering Points8:01 - Stopovers and Open Jaws10:27 - Multiple Award Seats on the Same Flight12:30 - Singapore KrisFlyer16:00 - United MileagePlus21:18 - Virgin Atlantic Flying Club26:00 - Etihad Guest30:50 - Air Canada Aeroplan34:43 - Cathay Pacific Asia Miles39:06 - Iberia Avios42:00 - All Nippon Airways (ANA)46:42 - How Far in Advance Should You Search for Award Availability?47:17 - Clarity Around Transfering Miles48:11 - Turkish Miles and Smiles51:55 - Avianca LifeMiles55:09 - Japan Airlines Mileage Bank58:35 - What is the Process for Booking an Award?1:02:10 - Booking One Way vs. Roundtrip Flights1:04:46 - How to Research What Non-Stop Flights are Available?1:06:55 - Singapore KrisFlyer Fifth Freedom Routes1:08:10 - Websites for Finding Availability By Airline AllianceFollow-on reading and important linksA guide to earning transferable points and why they’re so valuableMaximizing stopovers and open jaws on award ticketsHow to beat limited award availability once and for allHow to travel more for fewer miles with the United Excursionist PerkThe ultimate guide to Etihad partnersTurkish Miles & Smiles: Why you should care about the hottest frequent flyer program of 2020How to book cheap Delta awards with Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubThe best ways to maximize Air Canada’s Aeroplan programBottom lineTPG Talks is a series of live webinars hosted by team members from The Points Guy, covering various aspects of the travel, credit card and loyalty industries. Join from anywhere in the world on any device to learn tips and tricks that’ll get you closer to your next dream vacation.For a list of previous sessions, visit our TPG Talks hub page, or click on any of the links below for individual recaps:TPG Talks #1: Online shopping portalsTPG Talks #2: Under-the-radar loyalty programsTPG Talks #3: Future of cruisingTPG Talks #4: Beginner’s guideTPG Talks #5: Travel changes and cancellationsTPG Talks #6: New era of flight dealsTPG Talks #7: Credit card strategyAnd if you haven’t already be sure to sign up for our daily newsletter where we have lots of tips on award booking.Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.
