In this episode, we’re chatting about…

• Why booking one-way award flights gets you a better deal than round-trip
• The key airline alliances — and how to use partner programs like Air Canada or Virgin Atlantic to save tens of thousands of points
• Real-life examples of booking premium flights (like Singapore Airlines business class) for 60K instead of 89K points
• How to find hidden award availability and when it’s worth “repositioning” to another airport
• The best times to book award flights — and why early (or super late) searches often win
• Michele’s favorite award search tools — including Thrifty Traveler Premium, Seats.aero, and AwardTool — plus how to use them effectively
• Why flexibility, realistic expectations, and a little curiosity can unlock huge value from your points

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Overview of 4 great search tools to help you find the best award flights

Tutorial for best result driven searches on seats.aero

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👋 Hi! I'm Michele!

A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more.

I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them.

With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen.

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