A Way (Way, Way) Better Way to Book Travel Using Points and Miles

Unpacked by AFAR

It’s easier than ever to earn travel points and (sometimes) miles through credit cards and loyalty programs. But when it comes to actually using those points to book travel, things can get complicated. While there are people out there who love to geek out about those complications, it’s not for everyone. Enter companies like Award Magic, which uses their expertise to book award travel using your hard-earned points. In this week’s episode, Award Magic owner and CEO shares shares his backstory (shocker: he was a math teacher), his vision for the business (it involves really affordable around-the-world tickets), and why we should all be flying business class more than we do. Plus, he works his magic to book a Japan flight using host Aislyn Greene’s Chase points.

Meet this week’s guests

• Brian Cohen, CEO and owner of Award Magic
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Resources

• Read the full transcript of the episode.
• Check out Brian’s Award Magic services.
• Listen to our episode about the best programs to earn points and miles.
• Explore Point.Me, another award-booking service.
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• Subscribe to Afar’s YouTube channel for a full video of the conversation.

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