The Thrifty Traveler Podcast · Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Kyle Potter highlights several high-value redemptions, including business class flights to Europe on partners like United or Air Canada using Chase points, and to Asia on partners like ANA or Singapore Airlines using Amex points. Flights to Hawaii on Southwest and business class to Australia are also mentioned. Flexibility with dates and destinations is key to finding good award availability for these redemptions.
“Oh, man, there are so many. But some of the ones that really stand out are business class flights to Europe on partners like United or Air Canada, using Chase points. Flights to Hawaii on Southwest using Chase points. Business class flights to Asia on partners like ANA or Singapore Airlines using Amex points.”
“And of course, business class flights to Australia on partners like United or Air Canada using Chase points. The key is to be flexible with your dates and your destinations. The more flexible you are, the more likely you are to find good award availability.”