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Ep 56 Travel Smarter: Positioning Flights & Points Strategies for Affordable International Trips

Author
Megan Lanford
Published
Tue 25 Feb 2025
Episode Link
https://rss.com/podcasts/pointstooparadise/1913857

Are you overpaying for international flights? If you’re booking directly from your home airport every time, you might be! In this episode, we’re diving into positioning flights—a game-changing strategy that can help you save thousands of dollars (or points!) when booking international travel.

Here’s what you’ll learn: ✈️ What are positioning flights? How flying out of a major hub can save you big. 💳 How to book them using points to maximize savings and avoid unnecessary costs. 🌎 Best third-party websites to find international flight deals and mistake fares. 🔄 How to connect flights efficiently and avoid common mistakes.

Resources Mentioned:

Capital One Venture: Capital One Venture Rewards | Travel Freely

Travel Points Academy: Travel Points Academy | Points Too Paradise

This is one of my favorite hacks for getting to dream destinations affordably—so don’t miss out!

📢 Have you used positioning flights before? Let’s chat! DM me on Instagram @pointstooparadise and share your experiences.

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