Travel, Hotel, and Credit Card Points Strategies for 2022 with Richard Kerr

Feb 23, 2022

Points expert Richard Kerr, a former Naval Officer and current Director of Travel Rewards at Bilt, shares his insights on maximizing travel loyalty points. He discusses crucial changes in airline and hotel loyalty programs and reveals which credit cards to avoid. Listeners will learn how to assess the value of signup bonuses and explore the hottest redemption options available. With practical tips on strategic shopping and stacking offers, Kerr empowers travelers to make the most of their points in a changing landscape.

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ADVICE

Business Spend Hack

Leverage high business spending to earn American Airlines status.
Use spending that doesn't earn high rewards to gain status through co-branded cards and shopping portals.

ANECDOTE

Charity Miles Bonanza

A promotion offered 40 American miles per dollar donated to Conservation International, further multiplied by a 5X portal bonus.
Some individuals donated large sums, effectively pre-funding years of business class travel.

INSIGHT

Race to the Bottom

Credit card issuers are in a race to the bottom, acquiring customers at unsustainable costs.
High acquisition costs, coupled with low revolving credit usage, raise questions about long-term profitability.

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