Let's Get To The Points

By: Mitch Shannon Serena Miguel Nicole
  • Summary

  • Watch the video version on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@LetsGetToThePoints A weekly video podcast covering all things in credit card points, miles and travel. New shows every Friday. Visit our website at www.letsgettothepoints.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgettothepoints/support
    Mitch Shannon, Serena, Miguel, Nicole
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Episodes
  • 83. Our BIGGEST 2024 WINS and LOSSES EXPOSED!
    Dec 20 2024

    Our show is best experienced on YouTube, you can watch it here: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Show83-Wins-losses

    We expose our biggest wins and losses in the world of points and miles for the year. Learn from our experiences to maximize your own travel rewards!


    Credit Card Links:

    https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/


    Sign up for our newsletter:

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/JoinOurEmail


    Website: https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/

    Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints


    EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES:

    https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/


    Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine

    Use Code: LETSGETPRO for $20 off the first year

    https://seats.aero/


    Travel Freely: The FREE site we use to stay organized and track our 5/24 status

    https://my.travelfreely.com/signup?bref=lgw


    CardPointers: Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/CardPointers


    MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker

    Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first year of your Platinum Subscription

    https://maxmypoint.com


    Sign up for Award Email Notification from Straight To The Points

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/StToThePoints


    ON TODAY'S SHOW:

    0:00 Opening

    1:57 Our 2024 Wins and Losses

    3:20 Win: The Points and Miles Community

    4:06 Win: Singapore Suites

    6:44 Win: Flying to Japan for $5.60

    8:40 Citi and Barclays American Airlines Cards

    14:00 Barclays Hawaiian Card and Alaska Miles

    18:11 Win: Waldorf Astoria Seychelles

    21:05 Win: Starlux Airlines

    21:28 Win: Finnair

    21:51 Win: American Airlines to South America

    22:40 Win: Thailand

    26:07 Win: Advocate For Yourself – Park Hyatt Aviara

    27:33 Win: Al Safwa Lounge

    28:14 Win: Alila Jabal Akhdar

    29:00 Win: Okinawa

    32:05 Win: British Airways from New Delhi

    32:28 Win: Mattress Runs at the Rio Las Vegas

    33:53 Loss: Non Refundable Hotel in Rio de Janeiro

    34:50 Loss: Delayed Baggage

    36:35 Loss: Credit Card Denials

    37:20 Loss: Keeping Track of American Express Credits

    39:30 Loss: Orphaned Points

    39:49 Loss: Buying Group Purchases

    43:51 Loss: Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

    46:21 Loss: Credit Card Strategy

    49:49 Announcing the ELEVATE Community



    LISTEN TO US ON THE GO:

    Apple Podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/ApplePodcast

    Spotify:https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Spotify


    Support this podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/SupportUs

    Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.


    Advertiser Disclosure:

    This video may contain links through which we are compensated when you click on or are approved for offers. The information in this video was not provided by any of the companies mentioned and has not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Offers are current only at the time of the video publishing date and may have changed by the time you watch it.

    Let's Get To The Points is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CardRatings. Let's Get To The Points and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers.This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

    Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgettothepoints/support
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    53 mins
  • 82. MAXIMIZE Your Delta Air Lines SkyMiles NOW!
    Dec 13 2024

    Our show is best watched on YouTube here: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Delta-82



    Learn how to maximize your Delta Air Lines SkyMiles with these tips and tricks! Discover the best ways to earn and redeem your miles for maximum value.


    Earn more Delta SkyMiles with these partners:

    https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles/how-to-earn-miles/skymiles-partners-offers

    https://www.deltaairbnb.com/content/delta-airbnb/en/overview.html


    Credit Card Links:

    https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/


    Sign up for our newsletter:

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/JoinOurEmail


    Website: https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/

    Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints


    EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES:

    https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/


    Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine

    Use Code: LETSGETPRO for $20 off the first year

    https://seats.aero/


    Travel Freely: The FREE site we use to stay organized and track our 5/24 status

    https://my.travelfreely.com/signup?bref=lgw


    CardPointers: Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/CardPointers


    MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker

    Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first year of your Platinum Subscription

    https://maxmypoint.com


    Sign up for Award Email Notification from Straight To The Points

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/StToThePoints


    ON TODAY'S SHOW:

    0:00 Opening

    1:57 Testing Your Delta Knowledge

    7:50 Delta and the SkyTeam Alliance

    8:40 Earning Delta SkyMiles with Credit Cards

    20:23 Other Ways to Earn Delta SkyMiles

    21:57 Best Ways to Redeem Delta SkyMiles

    23:04 Delta SkyMiles Sweet Spots

    29:27 The Delta Onboard Experience

    37:30 Delta SkyClub and Delta One Lounges

    42:06 Delta Elite Status

    44:43 Our Thoughts on the Delta SkyMiles Program

    47:07 ASK US: Business Credit Card Strategies



    LISTEN TO US ON THE GO:

    Apple Podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/ApplePodcast

    Spotify:https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Spotify


    Thank you for supporting our Channel! See you every Friday with a new episode!


    Support this podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/SupportUs


    Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.


    Advertiser Disclosure:

    This video may contain links through which we are compensated when you click on or are approved for offers. The information in this video was not provided by any of the companies mentioned and has not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Offers are current only at the time of the video publishing date and may have changed by the time you watch it.


    Let's Get To The Points is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CardRatings. Let's Get To The Points and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers.This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.


    Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgettothepoints/support
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    55 mins
  • 81. Is Hilton's Loyalty Program ACTUALLY Worth It?
    Dec 6 2024

    Our show is best experienced on YouTube, you can watch it here:

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Hilton-Show-81


    Curious about Hilton's loyalty program? We break down whether Hilton Honors is worth it for you. Learn about earning and redeeming points and decide if this is the right loyalty program for your travel needs!


    Hilton Aspire Resort Credit List:

    https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/resort-credit-eligible-hotels/

    Waldorf Astoria Seychelles is now included on this list


    Hilton Gift Card Issues:

    https://www.doctorofcredit.com/beware-what-to-know-before-buying-hilton-gift-cards-15-surcharge/


    Sign up for our newsletter: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/JoinOurEmail


    Credit Card Links:

    https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/


    Website: https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/

    Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints


    EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES:

    https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/


    Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine

    Use Code: LETSGETPRO for $20 off the first year

    https://seats.aero/


    Travel Freely: The FREE site we use to stay organized and track our 5/24 status

    https://my.travelfreely.com/signup?bref=lgw


    CardPointers: Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/CardPointers


    MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker

    Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first year of your Platinum Subscription

    https://maxmypoint.com


    Sign up for Award Email Notification from Straight To The Points

    https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/StToThePoints


    ON TODAY'S SHOW:


    0:00 Opening

    2:19 The Hilton Honors Program

    5:40 The Hilton Brands and Our Experiences

    21:58 Our Favorite Hilton Properties

    26:20 Earning Hilton Points with Credit Cards

    30:59 The Problem with Hilton Gift Cards

    35:00 Other Ways to Earn Hilton Points

    36:32 The Best Ways to Redeem Your Hilton Points For Maximum Value

    38:11 Hilton Honors Experiences

    43:09 Hilton Properties that Offer the Best Value

    45:10 Hilton Free Night Rewards

    49:15 Hilton Elite Status

    53:10 Hilton Elite Breakfast Benefit

    55:20 Hilton Executive Lounges

    56:21 Is the Hilton Honors Program For You?



    LISTEN TO US ON THE GO:

    Apple Podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/ApplePodcast

    Spotify:https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Spotify


    Thank you for supporting our Channel! See you every Friday with a new episode!


    Support this podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/SupportUs


    Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.


    Advertiser Disclosure:

    This video may contain links through which we are compensated when you click on or are approved for offers. The information in this video was not provided by any of the companies mentioned and has not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Offers are current only at the time of the video publishing date and may have changed by the time you watch it.


    Let's Get To The Points is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CardRatings. Let's Get To The Points and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers.This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.


    Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgettothepoints/support
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    1 hr and 1 min

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