71 - Maximizing Your Points and Miles with Ben Komenkul

In this episode, points and miles expert Ben Komenkul joins Andrew to share expert tips and insights to help you maximize your points and miles. But first, Andrew talks about USO lounges and airline charter divisions. 

• You may have seen or heard about USO Lounges when travelling across the United States. What are these spaces? Learn more in this episode. 
• This episode’s guest is Ben Komenkul, the points and miles expert behind Ben’s Big Deal, a leading platform that helps travelers unlock the secrets of airline points and miles to fly in luxury and stay at top-tier hotels without breaking the bank. 
• How do you decide whether to use points or cash when booking a flight? What additional perks should you be looking for when picking a credit card? How can you maximize your points alongside your card benefits? Ben covers all that and much more in this episode. 

For more on how to calculate points values and see if you are getting a good redemption, check out this article on the Flying Smarter website. 

Ben Komenkul is the expert behind Ben’s Big Deal, a leading platform that has been helping travelers maximize their points and miles. With over a decade and a half in this space, Ben brings unparalleled expertise to the world of points and miles. He runs live, interactive masterclasses where travelers can learn how to turn everyday spending into first-class flights and 5-star hotel stays and also shares his insights and experiences on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Ben also hosts the Ben’s Big Deal Podcast on Business Travel 360. 

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