Welcome to Point Me to First Class, the only show for employed professionals,

entrepreneurs, and business owners who are looking to optimize their higher than average

expenses to travel the world.

I'm your host, Stephen G Gimble and I believe that your

expenses are your greatest untapped asset if you know how to leverage them.

Ready to dive into the world of credit card points and miles so you can travel more,

travel better, and travel often. Let's get started.

Welcome back to the podcast everybody. Joining me again today for another

conversation is my friend and points expert Tracy Siegel. Together we're

diving into the world of airport lounges including how they can transform your travel experience,

what makes a great airport lounge, and most importantly how you can access them

using credit cards. But this is where things can get a little bit tricky because not all rewards credit cards are created equal when it comes to which ones offer the best lounge access

and oftentimes the best lounge perks offered by rewards credit cards are going to differ based on where you're located geographically and which airports you transit most frequently.

But not to worry, Tracy breaks down all of this and describes how to decide exactly which

credit cards are going to give you the best airport lounge access.

You're also going to learn how to identify which lounges are truly worth your time and

which ones we think you're better off skipping entirely and how to maximize your lounge

experience for smoother, more enjoyable travel. Now if you're a visual learner like me or just love a good algorithm

for decision-making, you'll also want to be sure to check out the episode Show Notes to learn how

you can download your own lounge decision tree guide that Tracy designed that makes

choosing your best lounge access giving rewards credit card a breeze.

I hope you all enjoy this conversation.

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