We Asked 5 Points Experts the No. 1 Way to Save Money on Holiday Travel - Here's What They Said
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"Most banks have relationships with airlines and hotels, in which you can instantly move over your points from your credit card rewards to their respective loyalty programs and get greater value for your hard-earned points," said Ruiz. "Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the biggest - and best - credit card programs, so points can be transferred at a 1:1 ratio to over a dozen partners."
"The first step to planning your upcoming holiday trip is to take inventory of your frequent flier rewards; this includes any credit card points you've accumulated, too." This strategy allows travelers to see exactly what resources they have at their disposal and where they can maximize their travel rewards.
Calculating the cash value of your miles is key to saving money on flights. For instance, knowing that a round-trip ticket costs $408 or about 30,000 TrueBlue points means that you need to act fast to earn the remaining rewards.
Understanding these partnerships is crucial and can easily be found by checking your credit card provider's website. This awareness can lead to significant savings when booking flights during peak travel seasons.
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