Travel Hacking 101 | Leveraging Frequent Flyer Miles ✈️

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  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
  • ✈️ Welcome to Travel Hacking 101: your ultimate guide to air miles, mastering frequent flyer programs, and travel rewards strategies! In this video, I'll share expert tips on earning more air miles, so you can travel in style for less.
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    00:00 - Introduction to the world of travel hacking
    02:21 - Setting the ground rules
    03:41 - How to build your miles stash efficiently
    06:47 - Your path to FREE travel begins here
    08:39 - The key to keeping your treasures safe
    10:47 - Are your miles slipping through your fingers?
    11:40 - Turning your air miles into flight tickets
    15:20 - Patience pays off
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Komentáře • 192

  • @NoraDunn
    @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci +4

    Get started on your points and miles journey with Travel Freely today! It's FREE: www.theprofessionalhobo.com/travelfreely
    Thanks to Travel Freely for sponsoring this video!

    • @christines1924
      @christines1924 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I want to try Travel Freely so badly, but the amount.of personal info creeped me out and I left the site.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@christines1924 Aw, that's too bad. What specifically tipped you over the edge in terms of the info they requested?

    • @christines1924
      @christines1924 Před 6 měsíci +2

      CC info. I didn't get past that point. I didn't bother to check security etc

  • @petgranny194
    @petgranny194 Před 7 měsíci +22

    This is very helpful. Please do produce more frequent flyer miles videos. I get so overwhelmed trying to figure it out that I have never used my miles!

  • @billroettgen7099
    @billroettgen7099 Před 4 měsíci +8

    As a,member of a dozen FF programs and well past a million miles with Delta (earned only by flying Delta), this is an excellent video by the best of the travel bloggers out there. Wow - bravo Nora!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 4 měsíci +2

      WOW - thank you Bill! You made my day.

  • @user-hq4kh8fe9f
    @user-hq4kh8fe9f Před 3 měsíci +5

    A video on common mistakes with reward points strategies would be so helpful!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @nomadjim
    @nomadjim Před 7 měsíci +14

    Thank you, Nora! This was an excellent introduction to the world of frequent flyer miles. I've been accumulating and redeeming miles/points for many years, but still learning all the time. I've come to the same conclusion as you that when it comes to flights, using miles for business class tickets on long-haul flights is generally the best value. I used to scoff at flying business class but then realized I could use miles or miles + money to do it for free or at a price less than economy. I tried it once and now I'm spoiled. lol But I only do it on the really long long-haul flights, like those over 12 hours. Definitely would be interested to see future videos where you share your strategies for accumulating and redeeming. Cheers!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci +3

      Thanks Jim! I also tend to prioritize using my miles for business class on overnight flights. Like you I try to make sure they're longer flights - like at least 8 hours.

  • @marcusyoung5440
    @marcusyoung5440 Před měsícem +1

    I’ve been watching travel hacking videos for almost two years. How is this is the first time I’m seeing your content? Shame on the YT algorithm. But glad I’m here now. Btw, I’m very proud of my 44K each redemption in J for two flying MSP-CDG-HAN. Can’t wait to see the lounge in Paris. But I’ve got a lot more to learn, so I’ll see you at your next video!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před měsícem +1

      Awesome - thanks Marcus - and I'm glad you found me!

  • @keningilbert
    @keningilbert Před 3 měsíci +4

    Thanks Nora, awesome tips!
    Definitely interested in the other topics you mentioned:
    - Universal miles
    - Accumulation strategies
    - Redemption strategies
    - Special rules and tips to get the most value for miles
    - Specific programs and the best ways to use credit cards to level up your frequent flyer mile strategies

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Awesome - thanks!! I'll get to work on them. :-)

    • @nikkolyn1122
      @nikkolyn1122 Před měsícem +1

      Thanks so much Nora!!🎉

  • @ejcash7234
    @ejcash7234 Před 19 dny +1

    Very insightful video; glad this video touched based with taxes associated with "free point tickets". I use my points with Air Canada for coach tickets and the taxes are close to $500 Cad. Logically speaking, a coach for the same fare would be $450 taxes included. Redeeming points would not even be worth it. The best hack I found is if you wish to fly Business Class from Montreal to Athens you would save $2000 flying first to Toronto and then take a business flight to Toronto Athens. $6000 MTL-ATH vs $4000 TO-ATH with Air Canada.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 19 dny

      Great hack - thank you! Indeed, redeeming miles is a whole job unto itself in terms of choosing the best routes for points and taxes. Aeroplan's dynamic pricing can also be frustrating to navigate.

  • @jackierinker2582
    @jackierinker2582 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I'm actually surprised you hadn't gotten to this topic before. Bring it all on.

  • @patvanwie4059
    @patvanwie4059 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I've been collecting and using FF Miles for years, but after watching this video I realized how much I DON'T know. So, yes, more videos like this. In particular I had no idea about the Airline Alliances and what that does for us as travelers.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 6 měsíci

      Ooh - good to know! More content to come.

  • @ditcher33
    @ditcher33 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Love what you are doing! You are right, figuring out credit card perks require lots of time. I can't believe that people are still falling for that including me lol. But I recently made more money in same time investing in other things which was an eye opener. Now I see the credit card programs as a strategy game. It is still lots of fun!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 2 měsíci

      Awesome! Glad you find it fun; it helps justify the time.

  • @ionlands_Marko
    @ionlands_Marko Před 6 měsíci +4

    I'd really like to know more practical tips about redemption. The biggest problem I noticed for myself is finding availability or rather the lack of it. As mostly a business traveller you are not really that flexible on travel dates. I was once super happy to find and book a Tokyo flight with miles, only to find out a couple months later that I had to cancel it because I had to move the flight. Then of course there was no more availability. ;) So it's really a pain. Accumulating points is easy, but redemption is really the difficult part.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 6 měsíci +3

      I agree Mark - redemption is where the rubber hits the road. And depending on your flexibility (or lack thereof) with dates and airports, it's a slog. Also, time out to flying is a thing. Oftentimes you either need to book way in advance, or within 2 weeks of departure (when some airlines open up last minute seats based on cancellations etc).

  • @janenuss6
    @janenuss6 Před 4 dny +1

    Great video! Would love to see more. Thank you 😊

  • @johnschmit998
    @johnschmit998 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Excellent video. While I have redeemed many miles over the years, this is a great introduction for the novice. Please drill down on some of the popular airline programs in future videos.

  • @sarseer6722
    @sarseer6722 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Hi Nora! I’ve gone down the rabbit hole of award travel for 2024 and stumbled on this extremely helpful video. I appreciate your time and effort in this type of content and would LOVE more content like this! Thanks and best wishes for a travel-filled 2024!🎉

  • @indigosahara
    @indigosahara Před 2 měsíci +2

    Yessssss yes yes yes!! Travel hacking has literally changed my life. It is so empowering to realize that you CAN afford to travel -- and travel in luxury -- without winning the lottery. Are you filming from a hangar? It looks like a plane hangar haha!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Ha ha! I was filming in a container hotel in Estonia! It's an old railway depot that got repurposed. Super cool place.

    • @nikkolyn1122
      @nikkolyn1122 Před měsícem +1

      Wow, I was wondering if that was a real background. Super cool and authentiqué

  • @kittykathy9532
    @kittykathy9532 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Yes! More information on this topic please. I am quite a novice and don’t know where to even begin to understand this whole frequent flyer miles thing. I’m looking to get another credit card just to earn miles that I can use when I fly for vacations and I just don’t even know where to begin.😊

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci

      Check out Travel Freely! They'll help you pick the best credit card for your situation: www.theprofessionalhobo.com/travelfreely

  • @maryfeeney5240
    @maryfeeney5240 Před 2 měsíci +2

    i would love to see more videos like these Nora. Just discovered your videos a few days ago, and have been watching avidly. ( i live in Canada too.).

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 2 měsíci

      Awesome - thanks Mary! I'll get on it. :-)

  • @ReedManTX
    @ReedManTX Před 7 měsíci +3

    Thank you SO much for this video. I just subscribed to your channel and can't wait to check out your videos. This is so helpful! I would love to see videos on specific programs, like the AA Advantage program, or ways to maximize your miles. Thanks again for the great content! It's much appreciated!

  • @kayesena
    @kayesena Před 7 měsíci +3

    Fantastic video, Nora! I was familiar with most of this content, but found it a fabulous summary. I live in Australia, so know all about booking 10 or 11 months ahead to get a business class reward seat, and considering a bunch of options re what city to fly into when wanting to travel to either Europe or North America. And - yes! - it takes a ton of time
    It was heart breaking recently when, out of the blue, I had an emergency situation with my eye (only ONE WEEK) before I was due to holiday in Europe for 5 weeks. All with business class reward seats. Surgery was required and the holiday had to be cancelled. The surgeon cheerfully told me I would be safe to fly after one month. I knew there was no way I could rebook so soon. However, God be praised, I have been able to rebook for only 7 months later, which is better than 10 or 11!
    Btw - What are universal miles?

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Good thing you were able to get replacement tickets! What a drag though. Here's a little known secret: there can also be last-minute availability too. This can pop up within 2 weeks to your departure date. So if you ever wanted to take a last minute hop over the ocean, it's worth a check!

  • @Me-Wanis
    @Me-Wanis Před 16 dny

    Keep it coming lady, you provide great content, and make simple to understand. I like you very much.

  • @christinabayma119
    @christinabayma119 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Yes please, more details on travel hacking. Thank you for sharing your experience.

  • @mjbalmmac1588
    @mjbalmmac1588 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Yes more content on how to max out points for travel.

  • @user-qs6tm1cu4v
    @user-qs6tm1cu4v Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wonderful video. Would love videos on any and all topics you mentioned! Starting to accumulate miles and just can’t seem to find tickets that work. So looking forward to your future videos!

  • @kimgrod
    @kimgrod Před 7 měsíci +2

    Yes, please produce more content on accumulating miles.

  • @lindat1241
    @lindat1241 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Thank you so much for sharing your world travel experiences, tips and tricks. Please do continue to produce frequent flyer miles video and the like.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks! More to come :-)

  • @lucydeboxer2565
    @lucydeboxer2565 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Excellent video, thank you Nora! Would love to hear more on this topic. I'm particularly interested in hearing your thoughts on American Express Platinum points and travel.

  • @AVIONBLANC
    @AVIONBLANC Před 6 měsíci +2

    Yes, please. All of the content you suggest would be very helpful.

  • @cynthiashearer-ec6gl
    @cynthiashearer-ec6gl Před 7 měsíci +1

    Absolutely excellent!

  • @bcloetta
    @bcloetta Před 7 měsíci +1

    I love your travel videos! I especially appreciate the quick pace.

  • @barbieminimalist3109
    @barbieminimalist3109 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Yes, more videos like this, please!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 6 měsíci

      Will do. Thanks Barbie!

  • @keeliechamberland1735
    @keeliechamberland1735 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Yes please more deep diving into this topic. I have a Sapphire Preferred Chase Visa & an American Express Platinum. Trying to figure out best way to use points accumulated.
    Thx again for all your great content

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks Keelie! Will do.

  • @Michelleamicheal
    @Michelleamicheal Před 7 měsíci +1

    Yes, please produce more about all of these topics!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks Michelle! Will do.

  • @nexusSix_237
    @nexusSix_237 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Yes Nora! MORE LIKE THIS

  • @stephanieetchells6667
    @stephanieetchells6667 Před 7 měsíci +1

    So helpful. More please

  • @susandiekmann
    @susandiekmann Před 7 měsíci +3

    Just getting started with this, and have a couple of great credit cards. Just haven't taken a deep dive into the transferring points, paying attention to alliances, etc. Thanks for the tip about Travel Freely! I've signed up and will add cards soon. Please make more content on this!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks Susan, and I hope you love Travel Freely!

  • @craigmack012
    @craigmack012 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video, great information! I have traveled often and recently watched many travel CZcamsr videos. You will now be one of my mainstays. I'd like more content on all of it! 😀 One question I have, which may not be in your best interest to answer, what is the difference between Award Wallet and Travel Freely? And, which is better? Keep the great content coming!!!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks Craig! As for your question, Award Wallet helps track the points you have, where Travel Freely helps you accumulate more with personalized strategies!

  • @nircreemills
    @nircreemills Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thanks Nora,
    I really appreciated the content of this video.

  • @annaheh2925
    @annaheh2925 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Great video. Please continue to give more advice on this topic.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci

      I'm on it, Anna! Thanks :-)

  • @ProjectUntethered
    @ProjectUntethered Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great overview, Nora! I’m gonna check out Travel Freely - looks super useful!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 6 měsíci

      It's great! (And it's free - no strings attached)!

  • @cindyk3076
    @cindyk3076 Před 7 měsíci +1

    What a great explanation of how frequent flyer miles work!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much, Cindy!

  • @kimgrod
    @kimgrod Před 6 měsíci +1

    Good info, Nora. Looking forward to more vids on travel hacking.

  • @eugeniagainous3177
    @eugeniagainous3177 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Thank You Nora!❤MORE PLEASE!🔥

  • @Katiemac56
    @Katiemac56 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I would love more videos on using frequent flier programs, especially universal miles. U have great travel videos!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks Katie! Will do.

  • @jeankaminsky7566
    @jeankaminsky7566 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This has been extremely helpful. I’m passing this along to everyone I know who travels!!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 3 měsíci

      Awesome, thank you Jean!

  • @laurenhuss2293
    @laurenhuss2293 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Thank you for your valuable information! It would be fantastic to hear your strategies for maximizing our point value. It seems as though they are not going nearly as far as they used to. Looking forward to your next installment in the series!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci +1

      You're right about points not going as far as they once did. Programs regularly rejig valuations. That's why we have a phrase in this hobby: "earn em and burn em". Saving miles up for a rainy day doesn't always work out.

  • @ZzXZ636
    @ZzXZ636 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Excellent commentary ! This is info which is helpful for everybody who travels from economy to first class passengers .

  • @KMan-ye2kp
    @KMan-ye2kp Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you for this. Very good information. Please make more videos regarding points accumulation strategies and usage.

  • @judyedmonston7198
    @judyedmonston7198 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Please continue this wonderful airline miles hacks. They are amazing.

  • @lauraday3163
    @lauraday3163 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great video! I'm especially interested in everything that doesn't take a credit card!

  • @harrietkarolidis9633
    @harrietkarolidis9633 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Please teach us everything you know about travel! I need to learn as much as possible so I can travel more wisely in this economy!

  • @philshallat9043
    @philshallat9043 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Yes! Yes! Accumulation videos! Redemption videos!

  • @janscriptz1049
    @janscriptz1049 Před 7 měsíci +2

    More please!! I'm part of Star Alliance (miles never expire, plus their network is pretty extensive) but am oh so curious about Air Canada's Aeroplan, Virgin Atlantic & ANA's mileage programs. Can you specify which cards you recommend for both domestic & international mileage programs? Thanks.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci

      The cards to recommend depends on your residency!
      For US cards, please check out Travel Freely - www.theprofessionalhobo.com/travelfreely

  • @seastheday956
    @seastheday956 Před 6 měsíci +1

    With Air Canada, your points need to be "miles traveled" to qualify for upgrades. That amounts to alot of flying in one yr because these points have expiry and will only then be used for products they have sponsor with.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 6 měsíci +2

      I think you're confusing Aeroplan (Air Canada) points with status miles (SQM and SQD) which is what you need to earn "eUpgrades". The status miles can only be earned from flying with Air Canada, and status achievements operate on a year by year basis. But regular Aeroplan miles can be earned in a variety of ways (credit cards, eStore, etc) and don't expire as long as there is some activity in your account every year or two.

    • @seastheday956
      @seastheday956 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@NoraDunn yes. That is what I am saying. I have flown alot in past yr, but just shy 300 points to be Elite. Alot of money given to AC, but still not good enough to qualify for instant eupgrade. Now will have that luxury taken away by yr end...but oh,! I can still get crap from their "store". I don't care. I just want eupgrade to business.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@seastheday956 eUpgrades are good, but you can still accumulate Aeroplan points and redeem them for business class flights. That's what I do.

    • @seastheday956
      @seastheday956 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@NoraDunn to do an automatic upgrade(not bid), you need to be Elite and aquire it by miles traveled. That takes alot.

  • @tmorrison5965
    @tmorrison5965 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I would like more in depth videos about every single thing you mentioned....I'm wanting to learn it all!!!!!!!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks! I'll get right on it.

  • @plantbased2846
    @plantbased2846 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you for this introductory video. Can you do a video on the strategies and benefits of using frequent flyer miles for economy class tickets? i.e. not business class upgrade tickets. I always enjoy your content, :-)

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks! Good suggestion. I don't tend to use them for economy because the value per mile is generally much worse. But maybe doing a video helping people calculate this so they can decide for themselves might be good....

  • @cumberlandite56
    @cumberlandite56 Před měsícem +1

    I'm new to your videos, but I'm very curious, what kind of room are you in and what is all that strange equipment behind you? It looks very scientific.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před měsícem

      Ha! This was filmed when I was spending a month in Estonia, staying at a container hotel! It's a refurbished train station, with repurposed sea containers put inside as hotel rooms! It was super funky.

  • @EarthHeart12
    @EarthHeart12 Před 7 měsíci +1

    More travel miles videos please.

  • @CherylWatts
    @CherylWatts Před 7 měsíci +1

    I would love to learn more. I am from Canada

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci

      Will do, Cheryl! (me too) :-)

  • @littlegreenie421
    @littlegreenie421 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Yussssssss...more more more! 😊 (PS its Lisa G from Bansko)

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci +1

      LISA!!!!!!! (I should have known by "yus" instead of "yes" LOL)
      More good stuff to come. Big hugs!

    • @littlegreenie421
      @littlegreenie421 Před 7 měsíci +1

      ​@@NoraDunn❤

  • @ginnysack
    @ginnysack Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'd love to hear more about "all of the above" regarding flyer miles.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci

      Ha - you got it, Ginny!

  • @ElenaLara-934Gs
    @ElenaLara-934Gs Před 7 měsíci +2

    Thank you, Nora! I would like to know if it makes sense to purchase extra miles when the airline is offering bonus miles with purchase.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci

      Only very occasionally does it make sense to buy miles, and if you do, it's best to have an immediate plan to use them, just in case the program changes and the miles are devalued.

  • @sydtybil291
    @sydtybil291 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Great content! I like and need the step by step tutorial content. Most of the miles and points content is too "in the weeds" for me to follow.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Interesting. I'll do my best to deliver!

    • @lauriesteinhauser8768
      @lauriesteinhauser8768 Před 7 měsíci

      A good place to start would be to Google The Points Guys Beginner's Guide to Miles and Points.
      It really helped me as this travel hacking is confusing when you are just starting out.

  • @josephinecronin1195
    @josephinecronin1195 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Sadly that app isn’t available in UK. I know, I know, VPN but the offers aren’t available either

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 6 měsíci

      I know. I have the same problem in Canada!

  • @steven_dekok
    @steven_dekok Před 7 měsíci +1

    I need to know everything! LOL! I'm 6-1 and an athletic 250#. Flying coach, even on short flights, is such a horrible experience. My wife and I are headed to Romania in March (from Sacramento, CA). We use a Chase United card to accumulate points. I currently have almost 100K points saved up.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci +1

      You're well-positioned to make good use of those points! If you need extra help, feel free to consider the consulting service I link to in the description. princeoftravel.com/consulting/?

  • @KerryKelly-oh1if
    @KerryKelly-oh1if Před měsícem +1

    Please, please, please help me with understanding travel points! I have a travel credit card and am a member of a gazillion frequent flier programs. Have no idea what to do.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před měsícem

      Ha! Thanks for the suggestion. I'll get to it!

  • @chrisgrant5127
    @chrisgrant5127 Před 3 měsíci +1

    More redemption videos please...my points are accumulating quickly. Thanks

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 3 měsíci

      Will do Chris - thanks!

  • @rachelosteen8454
    @rachelosteen8454 Před 7 měsíci +1

    More redemption videos please!!

  • @shoshanachavab
    @shoshanachavab Před 7 měsíci +1

    This only seems to,apply to flights in and out of USA.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 6 měsíci

      What only applies to flights in/out of USA?

    • @shoshanachavab
      @shoshanachavab Před 6 měsíci

      @@NoraDunn getting points using planes that going in and out of USA.

  • @Kecarter1
    @Kecarter1 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Universal miles???? Who knew please more Nora.

  • @carolineseither7734
    @carolineseither7734 Před 7 měsíci +1

    ..oohh wow this was very interesting.....
    ...would like to test more
    ......so when you say you can't do These air Miles with credit cardsTricks only when you a US citizen......that Cover all other countries around the World?

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci

      I think something may have gotten truncated in your question, so I'm not entirely sure what you're asking.
      US citizens have the most frequent flyer mile credit card opportunities. Next up would be Canadians, then Australia and some European countries.

  • @gwenlong6379
    @gwenlong6379 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Hi Nora, love your videos. I’m just thinking of getting into travel miles, but, find it extremely confusing. I’m Canadian and find the limitations we have on offer in the world of travel miles compared to our American friends almost makes me think is it worth it? I definitely would like to see more videos on this topic and perhaps one for us Canadians as most videos are concentrated for the US citizen.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci

      A great resource for Canadians is Prince of Travel! He has a website and CZcams channel, and I use both all the time! www.youtube.com/@PrinceofTravel

  • @isabelvaluja1108
    @isabelvaluja1108 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I have a bad back and cannot a afford business class. Which seats do you recommend. This is my first time available traveling to my mother land, Spain. Thank you.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 4 měsíci +1

      It depends on the airline and the route. Check out SeatGuru and plug in your flight info - it will pull up the seat map and show you the best (and worst) seats!

    • @isabelvaluja1108
      @isabelvaluja1108 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thank you. You are above all the most informative CZcamsr. I really appreciate your time and dedication to us.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@isabelvaluja1108 Thank you SO much!

  • @christinabayma119
    @christinabayma119 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I noticed you used American Airlines in one of your examples. I’m a FF on AA but when looking for Travel credit cards like Chase Sapphire Reserve they aren’t linked or associated with AA. Boo Hoo. Of course they are affiliated with One World partners like British Airways. Any tips on cards or options to maximize rewards while still flying domestically with AA?

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 4 měsíci

      AA is a One World member! So you can use BA points to book AA flights.

  • @tanyabell6074
    @tanyabell6074 Před 7 měsíci +2

    How to search flights, using “in cognito “ mode etc.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci +1

      I have a video about this! czcams.com/video/_aRVQ2ekIZk/video.htmlsi=pO5x4xts1ZYwzDZM

  • @EricOnYouTube
    @EricOnYouTube Před 3 měsíci +1

    The airline I want to fly with is Lufthansa. I've got the Miles and More CC from Barkley's. So I am collecting points there. I have heard though that every once in a while, you can buy miles at reduced cost. Can you tell me how to find such things.... maybe even for Lufthansa? Thanks a ton, Nora!!! :)

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 3 měsíci

      If you want to be alerted for deals to buy miles, you'll need to sign up for the airline reward program's email newsletter. You can usually do so on your account page somewhere., perhaps in email preferences.

    • @EricOnYouTube
      @EricOnYouTube Před 3 měsíci

      @@NoraDunn I'll check it out and OMG, how do you know all this stuff? Thanks a ton. :)

  • @franceenjeffrey1814
    @franceenjeffrey1814 Před měsícem +1

    I am unable to find travel freely app. Is it still available?

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před měsícem

      You can access it here: my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=phyt

  • @Rob_n_Chris
    @Rob_n_Chris Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hi Nora, you do realize the possible scope of explaining frequent flyer miles, right? 3 alliances, how many airlines, how much fine print??! If you can come up with generally applicable advice (that isn't too obvious) then huzzah to you. I have two topics that are hopefully general enough.
    Collecting your frequent flyer points in the smallest number of plans is certainly the way to go (less likely to expire due to inactivity as well as having one big pool is worth far more than many accounts with not quite enough each). For instance Air Canada doesn't show flights to destinations it doesn't go to (for at least some destinations) even if another member of Star Alliance does. But then if I go to United, for instance, they will show the flight (which might include some legs with Air Canada), but they only have options for booking with dollars or their frequent flyer miles (not unreasonable).
    Another can of worms related to frequent flyer miles is Again, looking at Air Canada, it is possible to get to the first tier without flying at all on Air Canada (credit card, flying on Star Alliance, other offers), getting to a higher tier requires spending a certain number of dollars on Air Canada flights. Their are some benefits of course (priority boarding, free checked baggage - yes, I realize one of your schticks is never checking any baggage, lounge access - either as a limited number of passes or all the time..., faster accumulation of miles, maybe better access to actual humans when you try and call them. Of course, if you're flying business class - you don't need some of these benefits, and if you have an associated credit card you can get some of the benefits that way too.
    I guess if you are actually flying lots and lots (and not all in business class), then it could clearly be a benefit, and probably not hard to achieve. But if you're trying to hack your way to a better experience without that - is trying to get elite status worth it? or is it just a trap?

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks for weighing in!
      I don't tend to go for status, since I don't fly enough - and more specifically I don't fly enough with one airline - to qualify. I managed to qualify for Air Canada status in 2020 only because they had some big online promotions to help people get status without flying.
      It really depends on your travels. If you fly a lot in one area, then going for status has some decent perks. But even that varies by airline.

  • @stacyhoch8454
    @stacyhoch8454 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Wow, I feel like giving up before I even get started.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 6 měsíci

      Yeah, it's a lot. You can start off easy; getting a credit card that earns points and charging all your daily expenses to it (and paying it off in full each month of course) will passively earn you points for an aspirational flight. That's how I initially got started, years before I did the miles promotion thing where I got more serious.

    • @stacyhoch8454
      @stacyhoch8454 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I was doing that through a major credit card offered at my credit union until I discovered that booking the flight I wanted through their site was going to cost much more than through the airline directly. Now I’m not sure if I should keep the card or go for another one. We have good credit and I don’t want to mess it up by opening and closing too many accounts.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 6 měsíci

      @@stacyhoch8454 I totally understand. If the credit card doesn't have any annual fees, then you could keep it and just not use it (or use it once a year to keep it "active), and apply for a different card that earns you airline points that can be redeemed through the airline websites.
      Travel Freely can help you choose the best card for your needs: my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=phyt

    • @stacyhoch8454
      @stacyhoch8454 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you, Nora.

  • @kathygann7632
    @kathygann7632 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This video is pretty old, 15 hours. I’d love to know more about all the topics you mentioned.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci

      15 hours old lol! Is it out of date already? ;-)

  • @lorenalittlejohn7379
    @lorenalittlejohn7379 Před měsícem +1

    Teaching us how to get best from the Alliance airlines would help. I have 65k points with United and my husband has 21k with Singapore air both on Star Alliance. 🤦🏻‍♀️ is there any way to use any of these points as one?

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před měsícem

      Unfortunately given that your respective points are in different programs, you might have trouble combining them...

    • @lorenalittlejohn7379
      @lorenalittlejohn7379 Před měsícem +1

      @@NoraDunn Thanks for your response. I was afraid of that. 😔 New subby! Enjoying your content, a lot useful information. 🙌🏽

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před měsícem +1

      @@lorenalittlejohn7379 Thanks Lorena!

  • @TravelingToday-yu9gv
    @TravelingToday-yu9gv Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great video! Thank you! (But my head hurts!)
    My wife and I are considering getting a points card after having used cashback cards for years. We get 1.5 - 2% cash back on our cards. I see some people give a dollar value to points but I still feel like when someone explained craps to me i.e. totally confused!
    If you can do something - or refer us somewhere - about are points really better than cash back on cards? While I know all points and cash back cards are different, a general basic yes or no would be wonderful.
    Maybe something approximate like if I'm getting 1.5% cash back, then on 10,000 that's $150. Depending on what I buy that might be 10,000 - 30,000 points. Are points obviously better than cash or not?
    Again, I know all cards and points are different but a ballpark guesstimate of something like you think you get at least a 50%+ benefit with points vs. what you'd get with cash back.
    Thanks!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci

      Ha ha - I know you want some simple answers and guidelines, but I must preface anything I say with a big fat IT DEPENDS!
      In extremely (dangerously) general terms, you can get 2-4 cents of value per mile. So if you have a card with a signup bonus of 50,000 miles, that's up to $2k in flights (IF you are able to redeem them for max value...big if).
      If you get just 2 cents per mile in value on your points redemption, then that's equivalent to a cash-back card with 2%.

  • @lauriesteinhauser8768
    @lauriesteinhauser8768 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Yes please more travel hacking videos. You talk sooo fast that it’s hard to keep up with you. Still very good information. Thanks!

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Sorry for the quick pace. It's my style! I'll try to tone it down. You can also slow the playback speed.

    • @lauriesteinhauser8768
      @lauriesteinhauser8768 Před 7 měsíci +1

      That's good to know. Still love your videos. I always learn something new and look forward to more.
      Safe travels!

  • @andrewallen8764
    @andrewallen8764 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Super Duper😂😂

  • @haroldstewarttheblueshound3619
    @haroldstewarttheblueshound3619 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Hi.
    I enjoy watching your videos, but I'd REALLY like to request that you please consider stop using this new editing technique of randomly & repeatedly pop-zooming in & out.
    I'm sorry, but it's so distracting that I can't even finish watching this video.
    I hope you're open to reconsidering your future editing approach.
    Thanks in advance, if so.

    • @NoraDunn
      @NoraDunn  Před 7 měsíci

      I'm sorry you feel that way. Thanks for the feedback.

  • @coziii.1829
    @coziii.1829 Před 7 měsíci

    I just pay cash no cards or miles
    I get business or first class .