67. An Analytic Approach to Points Travel with Kevin Zanes

Point Me To First Class

Devon Gimbel MD

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5 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 10 June 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Kevin Zanes has a background in data science and analytics that he now uses to scour award programs for the best points deals. So on today's show, we're talking math, data, and how these two things help you land the most amazing points deals.

Tune in this week to discover how data can get you the best value for your points. Kevin is using data and technology to dispel common myths of the award travel community, and he's revealing the math-backed truth about what he calls the single best points-earning credit card on the market. Whether you're new to award travel or a seasoned points traveler, this episode is packed with value and insights you won't find anywhere else.

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0:00.0	Welcome to Point Me to First Class, the only show for employed professionals,
0:06.1	entrepreneurs, and business owners who are looking to optimize their higher than average
0:09.5	expenses to travel the world.
0:11.5	I'm your host, Stephen G Gimble and I believe that your
0:13.4	expenses are your greatest untapped asset if you know how to leverage them.
0:17.8	Ready to dive into the world of credit card points and miles so you can travel more,
0:21.6	travel better, and travel often. Let's get started. Hey everybody welcome back to the podcast I am really excited to bring you a
0:34.8	conversation today with friend and fellow points educator and enthusiast Kevin
0:39.0	Zanes Kevin has a background in data science and analytics that he now uses to scour award programs
0:44.6	for the best points deals.
0:46.5	And today we're talking math and data.
0:49.8	But not boring math and data.
0:52.0	No.
0:52.8	Kevin is going to show us how he leverages technology to find trends in award travel,
0:56.8	including which airline programs have the best and worst award availability,
1:00.8	which U.S. airports to aim for and avoid if you have your sites set on
1:05.1	long-haul premium cabin award availability and the three best times to book
1:09.9	award travel. Kevin also dispels some common myths of the award travel community and
1:14.8	reveals the math-backed truth about what he says is the single best points earning
1:18.8	credit card on the market. Whether you're brand new to Award Travel or a seasoned points traveler, this episode is sure to educate and entertain.
1:27.0	Please enjoy this conversation with Kevin Zanes, also known as the Points analyst.
1:32.0	Welcome to the podcast, Kevin.
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