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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Lisa, a student from the Points Accelerator Program.
In this episode we discuss how Lisa was able to upgrade her premium economy flight to business class, her upcoming family trip to Asia in business class, her tactics to filling her points bank, and so much more!
For those looking for a card to experience business class flying on United Polaris, consider the United Explorer Card.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:55 - Get to know Lisa
04:09 - What Lisa and her husband do for work
05:25 - Life after work travel / big points mistakes
07:47 - Owning Timeshares
09:34 - How did Lisa's husband feel about points and miles
10:15 - Some of Lisa's first points trips
12:47 - How much Lisa saved by using points
13:45 - Making decisions when booking a flight on points
16:30 - Lisa going to Lisbon / great deal
17:31 - Book economy and upgrade later with points
20:27 - Best and worst flights
21:20 - Finding exclusive award space to Hawaii
22:54 - Strategies to earn points without opening more cards
24:37 - Upcoming trips for Lisa
27:03 - Lisa's top points tip
29:01 - Outro
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