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The Points Guy's Travel Hacking Tips to Fly for FREE in 2025

49 min • 11 februari 2025

Travel hacking allows you to fly and travel for free, often in luxury, without spending tens of thousands of dollars on flights or hotels. So, how do you do it without managing thirty different credit cards in your wallet? Brian Kelly, AKA The Points Guy, world-renowned travel hacking expert and author of the new book How to Win at Travel, is here to show you as we rapid-fire our top credit card rewards questions at him.

In this show, you’ll learn how to fly to Europe, Asia, and beyond for FREE, even in business class, all by spending the same amount of money you typically would every month. These cards can turn your weekly grocery run into free flights, hotel stays, cashback, and more, plus give you huge perks like airport lounge access, travel protection, and even a credit to spend on your next trip. Love free money? This is how you get it.

Plus, we’re asking The Points Guy what cards he has in HIS wallet, what he spends on which card, and why he does NOT recommend staying loyal to a specific airline, even if you travel often. These tips alone could save you thousands of dollars this year while turning your economy seat into a lie-flat first-class experience. Don’t let your money go to waste; start travel hacking!

In This Episode We Cover

How to travel for free by spending money on groceries, eating out, and business expenses

The Points Guy’s three favorite credit cards that everyone should keep in their wallet

Why you (probably) shouldn’t stay loyal to a specific airline, even if you have their credit card

Why Chase points can get you even MORE free travel than American Express points

Evaluating annual credit card fees and whether a $300+/year credit card is worth it

Best credit cards for renters and those who live a frugal lifestyle (but still want to travel!)

And So Much More!

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