Points for Normal People by Katie's Travel Tricks
Episodes
How to Book United Flights Without United Miles
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Click MORE to see Ad disclosuresLast episode I went deep on MileagePlus®, and today I'm following it up with the other half of the United puzzle...
United MileagePlus® Explained: Earning, Cards, Pooling & More
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Click MORE to see Ad disclosuresIf you fly United — or even if you're just thinking about it — this episode is your starting point for unders...
How to Book Domestic Delta® Flights with Points (With SkyMiles + Airline Partners)
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Click MORE to see Ad disclosuresToday we’re doing a full deep dive on booking domestic Delta® flights using points. I’m covering how to earn SkyM...
Every Credit Card I Keep (And Why) — $3,000 in Annual Fees Explained
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Click MORE to see Ad disclosuresI pay almost $3,000 a year in credit card annual fees — and yes, that's more than our monthly mortgage. In this...
S3 E13: How to Book Southwest Flights with a Companion Pass (The Easy Way!)
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Click MORE to see Ad disclosuresBooking a flight with the Southwest Companion Pass used to be easier,, but with their recent switch to assigned seatin...
S3 E12: Citi ThankYou® Points Overview: Cards and Sweet Spots
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Click MORE to see Ad disclosuresFor a long time, the Citi ThankYou ecosystem has lived in the shadow of other rewards programs, but some massive chang...
Bilt's New Credit Cards: Earning Points on Rent & Mortgage Explained
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Click MORE to see Ad disclosuresIf you've heard the buzz about Bilt's new system for earning points on your rent or mortgage, you're no...
How to Earn Bilt Rewards Without a Credit Card (Step-by-Step)
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Click MORE to see Ad disclosuresToday I’m walking you through a great opportunity to earn Bilt Rewards points without ever opening a credit card. Fo...
Chase Ultimate Rewards 2026 Update: New Rules and How to Pivot
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It looks like it is going to get harder to keep earning Chase Ultimate Rewards in 2026, especially if you have relied on them to keep your points life...
Why You Should Open the New Southwest Debit Card NOW (December Strategy)
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Click MORE to see Ad disclosuresUsually, I focus on talking about credit cards because debit cards just don't offer enough value for travelers. B...
Is the Capital One Venture X Still Worth It?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Click MORE to see Ad disclosuresI used to call the Capital One Venture X a "no brainer," but with the major changes coming in 2026, I now co...
The Best Credit Card for Airport Lounge Access (2025-2026 Changes)
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Click MORE to see Ad disclosuresFinding the "best" credit card for airport lounge access is a trick question. The real answer depends on you...
Podcast Update: We're Back! (Season 3)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Click MORE to see Ad disclosuresHey everyone, sorry for the long break! The podcast is officially starting back up, but first I'm adding some muc...
Southwest is Changing - Here's What to Do!
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Click MORE to see Ad disclosuresSouthwest Airlines feels unrecognizable with all the changes in 2025 and 2026, and while new policies have lost my tru...
Chase 2025 Business Card Shake-Up: New Perks, Stricter Rules & A New Card
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Click MORE to see Ad disclosuresIn this week's update episode, I'm breaking down all the big changes to the Chase business cards that have h...
Chase Sapphire 2025 OVERHAUL: Is the $795 Reserve Card Worth It?
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Click MORE to see Ad disclosuresWelcome to Points for Normal People!When it comes to our favorite points programs and credit cards, change is inevitab...
Partner Airline Deals for Booking Alaska & Hawaiian Flights
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Alaska and Hawaiian Miles for Domestic Award Flights
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Amex Points Explained: The Good, The Bad, and The Rules You Need to Know
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Best Avios Strategies for Domestic American Airlines Flights
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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American Airlines Miles: Best Ways to Earn & Redeem for Domestic Flights
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Award Flights Made Easy: My Simple Research Process
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Season 3 Premiere: Unlocking Domestic Flights with Points & Miles
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Listener Travel Tricks: Your Best Tips for Saving Money and Maximizing Rewards
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Hidden Gems: Unique Ways to Use Venture Miles
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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The Venture X Card: A Deep Dive into Perks and Benefits
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Click MORE to see Ad disclosuresNEW: Starting Feb 2026 — Venture X will no longer have access for any guests in lounges. Read more here https://kati...
Best 2024 Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Skip the Lines: Your Ultimate Guide to Save Time at the Airport
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Southwest Flight Savings: Tips and Tricks for Saving Big
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Maximize Your Rewards: The Ultimate Guide to Credit Card Cancellation
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Southwest Companion Pass - Your Ticket to a Year or More of Free Flights
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Inspiring Travel Stories Using Points
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Don’t Miss These Card Perks and Benefits
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Your Points Questions Answered
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Earning A Million (Valuable) Points on Autopilot
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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How (Almost) Anyone Can Get a Business Credit Card
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Sweet Spots for Booking Flights with Ultimate Rewards
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Avoid These Mistakes Booking Flights with Points
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Best (and most underrated) Ways to Use Ultimate Rewards to Book Any Flight, Hotel, or Cruise
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Strategy Tips to Keep Earning Chase Points Forever
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Tips to Use Your Points for Hyatt (our favorite use for Chase points)
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Best and Worst Ways to Use Ultimate Rewards Points for Hotels
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Don't Ignore These Chase Sapphire Preferred Benefits (Part 2: Travel Benefits)
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Don't Ignore These Chase Sapphire Preferred Benefits! (Part 1: Shopping Benefits)
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Mistake: Not staying organized (these tools help!)
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Planning Trips with Points is Different: 3 Mindset Shifts to Make it Easier
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Navigating the Chase 5/24 Rule: Tips and Strategies
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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How to pick the right cards
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Myth: Opening credit cards will ruin your credit score
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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The easy shift than can 10x your points
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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What is "Points for Normal People"?
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Trailer
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Points for Normal People! This podcast aims to teach you the easiest ways to earn and redeem points for travel. Because travel isn't...