First/Biz Class to Europe, S. America, Africa, Asia - Sweet Spots

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⏳️ FINAL BOARDING CALL - TIME-SENSITIVE
Delta Flash Sale - 42.5k RT Economy to Auckland

Delta miles are mostly worthless until these flash sales come along. Right now, you can find round-trip routes in economy at reasonable prices:

Los Angeles to:

• Auckland (AKL) - 50k points

• Tahiti (PPT) - 50k points

• Tokyo (HND & NRT) - 52k points

• Sydney (SYD) - 78k points

Delta credit card holders get 15% off award prices, bringing AKL RT down to 42.5k from 50k points.

Optimal Credit Card Strategy:

AMEX is the only Delta transfer partner so you’ll want to open AMEX cards. You absolutely want to try to pull the 150k AMEX Business Gold right now.

Here are step-by-step instructions for the 150k AMEX Biz Gold offer + how to find Delta availability for the above routes & more.

Wells Fargo $325 Checking Bonus

This is a really easy checking bonus deal that you can repeat once a year. Expiration has been extended to 11/13/23.

Get a $325 bonus when you open a new Everyday Checking account and receive $1,000+ in qualifying direct deposits in 90 days.

Not eligible if you’ve received this bonus in the last 12 months. Here’s a list of bank accounts that count as direct deposits.

☁️ VACATION INSPIRATION
First/Business Class to Europe, South America, Africa, Asia - Sweet Spot Redemptions

There are 2 recent credit card transfer bonuses to be aware of:

• Transfer Chase points to Flying Blue for 25% bonus. Expires 11/30/23
• Transfer Citi points to Avianca LifeMiles for 25% bonus. Expires 11/04/23

You should already be familiar with Flying Blue from previous newsletters discussing the insane value to be had on Europe routes. New Flying Blue promos arrive in 2 weeks - be prepared!

If you haven’t solidified travel plans for the upcoming months yet, here’s some inspiration for you!

Sweet Spot For Flying Blue, Pre-Transfer Bonus

• Europe (Amsterdam, Paris, Greece, Germany, etc.) at 50k points or less

• South America

• Delta One from JFK to London at 68k miles

• Biz class to Northern Africa at 55k miles

• Econ class to Africa, Middle East, or the Indian Ocean at 35k miles

Sweet Spots For Avianca LifeMiles, Pre-Transfer Bonus

• US → Europe, biz class at 63k, first class at 87k

• US → Asia, biz class at 75k, first class at 90k

Want some specific routes?

• Biz class to Lisbon - 35k miles

• Biz class to Africa - 78k miles

Here’s another example I just found. How about flying to Switzerland in business class for 63k points? With the transfer bonus, this drops down to a measly 50.4k points.

As usual, if you know where and how to look, you don’t even need to wait for promotions to find some great deals.

Happy travels, and email me if you want help to find availability!

📜 LINK MENU

Save 10% when staying 2+ nights at Marriott Homes & Villas properties. Must book by 12/31/23 and stay by 01/26/24.

Leading Hotels of the World is now a Citi ThankYou Rewards transfer partner. Here are some ideas of what hotels can be booked at good value.

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Deals & Offers

AMEX - Card Offers (login and check)

• JetBlue: Get $50 on $200+ spend. Expires 11/30/23
• Expedia.com/amex: Get 10% back up to $100 max. Expires 12/31/23
• Amazon: Get +5 Membership REwards on up to $400 spend. Expires 12/31/23
• Jersey Mike’s: Get $5 on $15+ spend, 2 times. Expires 12/31/23
• Four Seasons: Get $150 back on $750+ spend, at select locations between 10/16/23 and 12/15/23

Chase - Card Offers (login and check)

• Best Buy: Get 10% back up to $25 max. Expires 11/23/23.
• CVS: Get 10% off up to $4 max. Expires 11/23/23.
• avid Hotels: 10% off up to $10 max after $570+ in spend. Expires 11/15/23
• EVEN Hotels: 10% off up to $10 max after $790+ in spend. Expires 11/15/23
• Home Depot: $15 back on $150+ spend. Expires 12/31/23. (Buy 3rd-party gift cards)
• Bloomingdale’s: 20% back up to $83 maximum. Expires 11/14/23. (Buy 3rd-party gift cards)

Other

• Chase 50% Off Amazon: Get 50% off up to $60 max by using 100 Ultimate Reward points at checkout. Click here to activate (affiliate)
• Free $5 on Amazon: Get $5 When You Add a Visa, Amex or Discover Card. Click here to activate (affiliate)

🤡 MEME

Good thing it’s covered by Priority Pass…sometimes

Some travel experiences are so profound we can’t help but want to share them with those closest to us. Traveling on points enabled me to create these lifelong memories with loved ones, and it can do the same for you.

Share Fly EnPoints with friends and family so they can join your next life-changing adventure. It may be the experience you all reminisce on together for years to come!