One of the most common questions I have (besides “How do you travel with six kids?”) is:
“How do you find such a great deal with points?”
While I want to say I have some kind of magical Disney fairy godmother sprinkled elf dust on our travel plans…the fact is, I just discovered An amazing tool This will lead to heavy lifting.
Called Pointsyeah – Yes, it sounds like it's fun and useful.
this A completely free website Help you search all Major travel rewards programs and credit card points so you can find the best flight deals without spending hours digging on airline websites. I've been using it for a while, but recently I've won one of the best wins ever: $350 flights for only 4,500 points.
Here is how it works, why I like it and how to start expanding my perspective further with it (hi, free family vacation).
Wait…What is Pointsyeah?
Pointsyeah basically tracks everything for you, so you don't have to.
Instead of opening five different tabs, you just insert the route and date, and manually search for reward space (who has the time?!) in Amex, Chase, Capital One and all airline accounts (who has the time?!). Pointsyeah did the rest.
It searches Dozens of programs at a time And spit out the best redemption, whether through your credit card travel portal or a transfer partner like British Airways or Singapore Airlines.
Spoiler: This is how people book First class For economic points, or a flight to and from Europe to Europe with a 20,000-point trip.
Why is this my #1 booking tool
There are a lot of reward tools out there, but that's why Pointsyeah has become my ride:
1. It's free (actually good)
No subscription. No increase. Just wise results and super fast search. It's like having a travel-savvy friend who is really good at math.
2. It works with all cards
In our house, we have some credit card combinations – Chase Sapphire, Amex Gold, Capital One Venture – and Pointsyeah covers everyone. It also checks out major airline and hotel plans (if you have those random Alaska or JetBlue miles around you).
3. It found hidden deals (otherwise you'll miss it completely)
Like it tells me how long it will be to transfer the Amex point to British Airways Avios to book domestic flights with American Airlines. This 4,500 redemption saved us $300. That's what I said Mom won.
4. It is built for flexibility (aka real life)
Traveling with kids? Flexibility is our middle name. Pointsyeah allows you to easily search around dates and airports so you can capture the best value – even if that means flying on Tuesdays rather than Saturdays. (We usually like it anyway. Few crowds. Few collapses.)
Tips for using Pointsyeah like a professional
If you want to make the most of this amazing little website, here is what I suggest:
Search in invisible mode
Search engines can be sneaky. Using invisibility keeps the situation clean and can help you avoid price swelling when you search multiple times.
Use flexible calendar
Not tied to a specific day? Check Calendar View – It will show you the best deals for multiple dates and help you avoid peak pricing.
Get to know your transfer partner
You don't have to remember all of this, but understanding where your perspective can go is key. For example, the AMEX point was transferred to more than 18 airlines. Pointsyeah makes this feeling less overwhelming and even fun.
Come back often
The reward space is constantly changing, just like the target gap shelves. I like popping up once a week just to see what’s there (especially when we dream about our next family trip).
Whether you're just entering the travel reward or entering the depths of the points game, This tool makes the process easy, fast and addictive.
Go check www.pointsyeah.com. Play. Search for some dream destinations. Then send me a message when you first booked Too good Flight – Because I want to cheer you on!
Emily is the editor of Global Munchkins, the Ultimate Guide to Travel, Entertainment and Bands, created by her sister, a popular influencer, who knows how to incorporate little magic into everything. Emily’s collaboration over the years has added her humor and heart to each post because who knows you better than her sister?
