Do you dream of flying business class in one of those lie-flat seats with multiple course meals and unlimited wine on a long-haul flight like I do? Personally, the cheapskate in me could never pay for such an expensive airline ticket. But after interviewing Graeme Bligh, founder of @The Canadian Jetsetter I've learned that you may not have to. If you know how to play the credit card points game strategically, you can fly in luxury for free!
Because my episodes with Shawn Stewart, President of AIR MILES, and T.J. Dunn, Editor-in-Chief at Prince of Travel, were so popular, I wanted to invite Graeme on the show to find out his travel tips we can all learn from.
Over the past few years, Graeme has become one of the top Canadian content creators focused on educating Canadians about which points to collect and how to maximize them for incredible travel experiences. Not only does he make amazing short-form videos on his Instagram and Tiktok, you can also find his longer-form videos on his YouTube channel and stay in the loop of the latest travel deals by signing up for his newsletter.
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📖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
03:35 Graeme's Passion for Travel and Getting Started in the Points Space
06:36 Finding Travel Deals and Doing Research
10:23 The Benefits of Using Google Flights
12:42 Overview of Points Programs
15:16 Credit Cards to Consider for Different Spending Categories
18:06 Optimizing Points for Business Class Flights
21:43 Planning and Booking Flights in Advance
24:20 Booking One-Way Flights for Flexibility and Savings
26:27 Favorite Airlines for Exceptional Service and Experiences
33:53 Flight Availability Challenges
35:25 Luxury Travel in Southeast Asia
36:41 The Benefits of Airport Lounges
39:09 Accessing Lounges with Travel Credit Cards
43:14 The Best Trips Using Points
45:04 Buying Points for Specific Redemptions
46:37 Strategies for Earning and Redeeming Points
50:54 The Importance of Booking and Taking Trips
52:12 Graeme's Newsletter and YouTube Channel
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