126. How to Travel More, for Less: Credit Card Points, Saver Fares, Positioning Flights & More!

Want to learn how to fly around the world without draining your bank account? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Benny—my go-to travel expert—to talk about travel hacking, maximizing credit card points, and finding the best flight deals. ✈️ We cover everything from travel misconceptions and saver award flights to what to do when your flight gets delayed. Whether you’re planning a big international trip or just looking for ways to save on flights, you’ll walk away with practical tips to make travel more affordable.👉 Inside this episode:-How to let travel deals “come to you”-Tools & services Benny uses for cheap flights-Positioning flights and why they can save you thousands-What to do when your flight is delayed or canceled-Best credit cards for travelers and if premium cards are worth it-Benny’s favorite destinations and airlines for points redemptionsCONNECT WITH BENNY: https://www.instagram.com/bennyfilloWHAT'S IN BENNY'S WALLET:AmEx PlatinumAmEx GoldChase Sapphire ReserveChase Freedom UnlimitedCapital One TravelRakuten (for AmEx points)AutoPilot (flight price tracker)Other Episode with BennyMy Credit Cards: www.breakyourbudget.com/toolkitTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Welcome & episode intro1:00 – Housekeeping & BYB financial tools3:00 – Travel hacking 101: misconceptions & flexibility7:00 – Tools for cheap flights: Google Flights, Going, Thrifty Traveler10:30 – Business class on points & saver rates explained15:00 – Planning a trip with points (flights vs hotels)20:00 – Positioning flights: why they can save you $$$23:00 – What to do when flights are delayed or canceled31:00 – Travel credit cards: Amex Platinum vs Chase Reserve41:00 – Benny’s favorite airlines, destinations & best redemptionsBREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard💸 Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template💸 NEW FI/RE Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template✅ Subscribe to Break Your Budget Weekly: https://breakyourbudget.com/newsletter📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template:https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-templateFREE DOWNLOADS:💸 Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.com/recession-guide✅ Monthly Audit Checklist: https://breakyourbudget.com/monthly-audit-checklist✍🏻 Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://breakyourbudget.com/pf-starter-kitAll Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: [email protected]📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MichelaAllocca/