Julian Keel
Founder and CEO of PointsPath and former editorial director at The Points Guy and CNN senior travel editor, experienced in frequent-flyer programs and award travel tools.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 38min
Hilton's New Elite Tier & Reward Impacts of the Visa/MC Settlement
Julian Keel, founder of PointsPath, brings his travel expertise to the discussion. They dive into Hilton's rumored new elite tier, requiring 80 nights and $18,000 in spend—does it really offer enough value? They also explore the implications of the recent Visa/Mastercard settlement on points and miles, considering potential increases in airfare. Plus, they talk about ongoing U.S. flight disruptions and Julian shares a milestone for PointsPath, hitting 100,000 users. It's a must-listen for travel enthusiasts!
Apr 15, 2025 • 41min
This Tool Makes Finding Flight Deals Easier Than Ever with Julian from Points Path | Ep 233
Julian Keel, Founder and CEO of PointsPath, shares insights from his extensive travel background, including his time at The Points Guy and CNN. He discusses the innovative PointsPath Chrome extension that simplifies flight searches by showing points prices on Google Flights. Julian explains how it determines point value thresholds, handles round-trip pricing, and offers customizable projections in its Pro version. He also touches on future features, international search capabilities, and smart booking strategies to maximize award travel.
Feb 25, 2026 • 44min
Loyalty Shakeups: United Tweaks Mileage Plus, Hyatt Rumors, and American Surprises
Julian Keel, founder of PointsPath and travel-tech entrepreneur, joins to unpack loyalty program shakeups. They discuss United's earning tweaks and Basic Economy changes. They debunk a Hyatt premium card rumor and consider future award-category shifts. They also explore American flights appearing in Chase Points Boost and what PointsPath tools might do about it.
Feb 4, 2026 • 44min
Frontier Wants to Do What? And What If Airlines Went a Different Direction With Fees?
Julian Keel, travel industry commentator with PointsPath, breaks down Frontier’s stair-boarding proposal and what it reveals about ultra-low-cost carrier economics. He discusses baggage and a la carte fee dynamics. Short conversations cover alternative pricing models, United’s premium-seat push, and how airline optimization often neglects passenger experience.
Jan 28, 2026 • 41min
Bilt Cash Explained, Heathrow Finally Gets It Right, and the Truth About Free Airline Wi-Fi
Julian Keel, travel industry commentator known for loyalty and points analysis, breaks down the new details of Bilt Cash and why its perks and expiration rules complicate real value. He also discusses Heathrow’s smoother security, the messy rollout of airline “free” Wi-Fi, and why some carriers are winning the connectivity battle.
