Brian Kelly, author of 'How to Win at Travel,' discusses his tips for maximizing travel rewards and avoiding common pitfalls like flight cancellations. He argues that travel is more accessible than ever, with opportunities to find affordable flights and utilize loyalty programs.
A flight cancellation is a big blunder to avoid, he says. Brian Kelly shares his secrets for travel success with ABC News Live Prime. Brian Kelly , known as " The Points Guy ," spoke to ABC News about his new book, "How to Win at Travel."
ABC NEWS: There are few things more relaxing than lying on the beach and a dream vacation you finally made happen. But getting there not so much. From planning your trip to navigating the complex world of credit card points and travel rewards, the journey to your happy place can quickly become rather stressful.
ABC NEWS: All right. Well, tell us. That's what we want to know, because you've been really sharing your tips and tricks and advice for years. But now you finally decided to put it in a book. What made you decide to do that? ABC NEWS: So. Right. Many people know about the Golden Age of Travel, right? When it was considered to be very luxurious. People would get dressed up to get on planes. But now you're talking about the Platinum Age. What do you mean by that?
ABC NEWS: What advice would you give someone who's just trying to get their first reward credit card, for example? Because I was looking at the other day, you know, do you want the platinum one? Do you want the reserve? Do you want I mean, there are so many options. It really can be overwhelming. But what, what I also go into in an entire chapter is perks. Credit cards have perks now, where the airline leaves you stranded, your credit card is the one that will pay for the Uber, pay for your hotel. You know, my son just drew on an expensive chair in my home that I just bought. My credit card is going to fully refund that $1,300 chair because it was bought within 90 days. So most people don't realize these perks and protections can be worth their weight in platinum.
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