53. Best Ways to Redeem Chase Points

[@RichardBTravels]

Really enjoyed the P2 video from last week. It helped my P2 with taking the leap and assisting with our point and miles journey!

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

We're so glad we can help your P2 join this fun hobby! Welcome aboard to your P2!

[@rsims44106]

I said the same thing. I sent it to my P2, but I don’t think he watched it yet.

[@crystalgiannone2683]

To my favorite "Travel A-Team" - Thanks for bringing so much travel inspirations and joy to my world 🙏♥️

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Thank you so much, Crystal!!! Your support means everything to us.

[@TAIMAO-p6w]

We're family of 5 and stayed at Hyatt Regency over summer 2024 and got upgraded to Ocean view suite with all points for 5 nights, no resort fee and free valet parking.....That was awesome trip!

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

This is what travel dreams are made of! Thank you for sharing!

[@remoteinsanity]

I like Spirit! I call it honesty in pricing. You save $200 on a flight, but pay $3 for a Coke on board. Works for me! I also like that because they charge more for carry on than checked bags, very few people bring carry on bags, so boarding and exiting go more smoothly.

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Great points! We knew they were in business because they must have a huge following. Keep getting those deals!

[@Mrcocol354]

Great show, probably my favorite one. Lets do more challenges.

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Wow, your favorite one? Thanks for letting us know! We’re glad you like the challenges.

[@Mrcocol354]

@@LetsGetToThePoints I know, Flying luxury on an airline you know to a familiar destination its easy. Flying in a group or family on economy somewhere you are not very familiar, formula familiar, I flew spirit on their second flight to Cartagena over 15 years ago.

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

It sounds like that Spirit flight to Cartagena was memorable! Thank you for sharing!

[@mostlyfreetravel]

I actually find the seats on Frontier to be the most comfortable domestic economy seats. They fit the shape of my back perfectly. Mitch even though you would be miserable I think it would be so funny if you reviewed all of the budget airlines around the world. It’s so entertaining! 🤣

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Great to know Frontier is most comfortable for you! This is a great idea for Mitch!

[@crystalgiannone2683]

Love you all, really look forward to watching your shows every Friday, my new favorite thing to do❤ I'd like to report my BIG WIN of the week: I just booked ANA Business class award tix from NRT > MEX using 47,500 Virgin points +$180 for next April 2025 (Yes, right before they increased its award rates for flying ANA business class!). So excited 🎉🎉🎉

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Wow Crystal!!! That is a huge win and such perfect timing before the deval! Congrats on this fantastic redemption. You’ll need to let us know how it goes. 🎉🎉🎉

[@crystalgiannone2683]

I sure will 🙏 we have 11 months to go, I cannot wait 😊 Just want to say I LOVE LOVE LOVE your chanel and podcasts, you guys are awesome bunch!!! I am learning so much from your show, and I have so much fun watching you guys too ❤ You are all truly my inspirations !!!

[@alexledonio8245]

Voting for Serena’s budget plan! Every episode has really lots of good info! Thanks guys!❤️

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Thanks for voting!!! We’re so glad to have you here with us. Thanks for hanging out with us!

[@BeBesStyle2010]

Nicole: "You have to be well rested to run those 26 miles, you know what I'm talking about Miguel?" Miguel: "No!!!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

😂😂😂 Miguel 🚫 🏃

[@naomikraenbring7542]

Nicole - I totally agree that the Caribbean offers some beaches that can't be beat! But I have to say ... we were in Hawaii in January, and there are two beaches that I would recommend that are pretty special and can't be found in the Caribbean: On the southern side of the Big Island, the Papakolea green sand beach is absolutely worth the hike! And on Maui, just past the town of Hana, the red sand at Koki Beach was a beautiful surprise - and Huli Huli Chicken was a great lunch stop there, too!

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Thank you for sharing!!! Hawaii does have some special spots.

[@epeben1]

Awesome episode! Did that same route Serena, Vienna to Bratislava (then to Budapest). From Park Hyatt Vienna to Lindner Bratislava, a contrast in hotels for sure. But Lindner was not bad at all, good points value for a decent hotel room, it was attached to a mall, so convenient with lots of restaurant options. In Budapest, stayed at Intercon, Hyatt blasphemy for sure, but the Danube River view was hard to beat. Mitch, kudos to you for being a good sport with the Spirit challenge. But I'm with you, no Spirit flight for me.

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Sounds like a great trip, Gene! Glad to hear that the Lindner property was not bad! Can’t beat a good cat 1! Nicole does not like hearing when people cheat on Hyatt! 😉

[@kelvinwong4804]

Haha Nicole, I am with you on spirit and I actually got the spirit gold last year and I love it! Mitch is a very delicate person! We are immigrant, sitting on Spirit for few hours, no a problem at all!! lol

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Delicate is such a good word for Mitch! 🤣🤣🤣. His toosh is super delicate and needs more cushion!

[@TheStallion234]

I think with 168k points I’m flying first class on Emirates to Milan for 102k points then spending some time at Lake Como. Bucket list flight!

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

That's a great use of points! We can't resist a shower and a bar in the sky!

[@MusicandTravel-2024]

Love these scenarios ! Great show as always 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@drshaysalehrabi8072]

Another awesome show🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Thank you for watching! 🎉

[@monkeyfamilyadventures]

Ohhh thanks for the Norway choice hotel options! Definitely on my list of places to want to visit. Also, Serena in Econ and category 1? I can never imagine 😂

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

😂😂😂 It’s pretty amazing a family can see two countries with just two cards! Serena might need 10 cards for her vacay style though. 👑

[@PinkDaisy88]

Great video Thanks

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Thank you for watching!

[@msaylorBTC100M]

Aeroplan miles are also a gem

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

They certainly are!

[@CallMeLani]

Very good video

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Thanks for the visit!!!

[@marksterling4729]

When will you announce giveaway winners?

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Next episode! Stay tuned!

[@eval.2136]

Took advantage of 50k miles flying blue biz class AMS-LAS this summer!

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Fantastic redemption! Congrats and enjoy your trip. Let us know what you think of this product.

[@rsims44106]

What’s a mixed cabin business class? Is that not a good idea? Is it better for them to be separated?

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

This is when one leg is in business class and the other leg is in economy. Good or bad depends on what you’re looking for. Sometimes having a short leg in Econ can reduce the award cost of the entire trip and that can be a good thing!

[@rsims44106]

@@LetsGetToThePoints oh ok! Thank you. I thought it meant that there was no barrier between the two class of seats. 🤣🤣🤣 thank you for the clarification.

[@kazhamo]

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Hi Carlos!!!! Nice to meet another Hyatt fan!

[@carolinejeanpierre2408]

Great show like always. I have a question . I am 48 months already for my Sapphire preferred card if I want to get another one do I have to downgrade it first ? and how long do I wait till I apply for the new one? I want to get the elevated offer, thanks Advance

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Hi Caroline! Thank you for watching! Yes, you’ll want to make sure it’s been 48 months since your last bonus and you are under 5/24. Downgrading is the best option to keep any existing points alive. We’ve heard waiting about 2 weeks increases chances of an auto approval. Be prepared to call the reconsideration line if you are denied or have a backup plan for transferring your points if for some reason Chase does not offer you an approval. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

[@ileshpatel390]

Great informative video again team! I am way over 5/24 and already have CSP. Also, is AF 50K business class offer over? I can't find any flights from SFO-EU or to SFO from EU.

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Unfortunately a lot of the availability is gone. The best and easiest way to search for the 50k dates is on seats.aero. Explore/AF/ filter by SFO and sort the business column. We have a promo code if you want a discount and need to see dates further out than 3 months.

[@ileshpatel390]

@@LetsGetToThePoints appreciate the response! And thank you as I did use your promo code couple months ago and do have seats.aero for a year.

[@Travelingnoypifam]

We are staying at Lindner Prague and Vienna next month. Will let you know if they’ll buy the “guy over there” can get us a free breakfast. 😂😂😂

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

That is so great! Please let us know how you like it. Those properties have such great value! Enjoy your summer vacation!🥳

[@02Hrothgar]

Point to Mitch for being a good sport! My takeaway...NEVER flying Spirit, lol.

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Mitch WAS a good sport! He's officially done with viewer challenges. :)

[@jennyperez8220]

I've flown both Spirit and Frontier and I agree with Nicole.. Spirit was actually better.

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Wow! That’s saying a lot! Let us know what gave the edge to Spirit.

[@jennyperez8220]

@@LetsGetToThePoints The seats are pretty similar (neither have padding) but had a better experience beginning to end with Spirit employees over Frontier, (might have to do with the airport too). Also, my whole family (of 4) were able to get the "big seats" from Carribean to USA for 12 bucks each and the big seats were MUCH better though, for sure. 😉

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

$12 is such a great deal! 🎉

[@ChewsToExplore]

I’m crying laughing at Mitch, spirit is my choice but i love laughing at your misery. The hacking coughing has me crying. I’m so sorry but i loved it Mitch. I’m with Nicole but it’s $20😂

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

🤣🤣🤣 That part had us crying too. We love laughing at his misery! He is delighted to be the entertainment. Haha!!!

[@druiz012]

Oh man. I hope to get that Air France deal in 2025. Missed pit this year but already have all my vacations booked. As far as a challenge I would say Mitch should compare and contrast Frontier but I do think he's suffered enough... and who better to co pare and contrast Spirit and Frontier than Nicole who is a Spirit expert! 😂

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Great idea! Nicole should try Frontier!!!

[@jasonlaw1079]

Frontier has been worse than spirit but I think they are both changing. In my experience, Spirit has been lax on enforcing some rules because they were going to be bought by Jetblue. But now that they are operating in the red with no lifeline, they might start enforcing those rules. Frontier is also offering packages that include seat selection and a carry-on for $30. Spirit Seatbid can provide decent deals. I've gotten exit rows for $3 and the front seat for $10-15 for short hops. ULCCs have many, many, many problems but I like the option of paying almost nothing if I don't need a carry-on and checked bag. I feel like some of you could benefit from some exposure therapy to some actually physically uncomfortable situations to get some perspective. Things like Ultras, Crossfit, obstacle racing, and, heavens forbid, sitting in a plastic seat for an hour.

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Are you suggesting the challenge for Miguel be….CrossFit? He might accept if there’s CrossFit at a travel destination and if he can fly Frontier to get there. ✈️

[@corile]

Round trip flight to India for 88000 united points each way in Lufthansa business class from Seattle!

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Outstanding redemption! 🎉🎉🎉

[@frederickhenry78]

Buts it's $20 dolla's 😂😂😂😂

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

Hahaha! What a deal! We love our Nicole.

[@frederickhenry78]

Also shoutout to Mitch for being a good sport. I smell a Frontier challenge soon for him 😬

[@jennyperez8220]

Mitch's face in Spirit 🤢🤣☠

[@LetsGetToThePoints]

I know!!! 😂 We were ☠️!