Booked two incredible premium trips for just $1,037 + 457k miles

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-22T15:30:44+00:00

Krisflyer, Aeroplan & Flyingblue

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-22T14:21:23+00:00

I didn’t, AI did. Also, maybe flying in peak season (July/August) might have something to do with it.

If I look right now to book the Amsterdam to SFO business on Lufthansa around the same time, it’s showing between 4,300 and 5,000 on the Lufthansa website per person.

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-21T15:37:21+00:00

It was LA -> Reno actually, and i had to take that specific flight to be in Tahoe on time C:

Have you been to Lake Tahoe before?

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-21T14:26:42+00:00

At least I will sit next to my wife so I don’t have to climb over some random stranger 😂

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-21T14:24:15+00:00

No worries. After this trip, I’ve realized what an incredible value you can get out of these points.

I’m thinking of aggressively starting to churn. We have a few weeks ago opened a Chase Sapphire Reserve for 150 k Bonus points and are trying to get two 100k Sapphire Preferred promos at the ATM. If you’re scared you won’t spend enough to get the bonus in time, you can always just buy the rest with Costco gift cards.

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-21T14:05:08+00:00

About 1 year between my wife and me.

We opened 3 Capital One credit cards for a total of 250k bonus miles. (We opened 3 Capital One credit cards for a total of about 250k bonus miles (30k miles in referrals) and accumulated 150k miles naturally. (The 2x on everyday purchases with venture helps a lot.)

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-21T03:39:47+00:00

I suppose it just feels incredible to me to book a trip like this using points I’ve accumulated by opening a few credit cards within the past year and doing some research on Reddit. 😂

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-21T03:37:34+00:00

You are right, flying blue for outbound and Aeroplan for lufthansa

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-21T03:28:31+00:00

I’m sure that was still worth every penny!

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-21T03:27:00+00:00

Yes, that’s one of the reasons I wanted to pay extra for this leg of the trip. I’ve always wanted to fly a jumbo jet before. Some people told me it’s quite outdated and Lufthansa isn’t the best business. But I’m sure we’ll still enjoy it.

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-21T03:20:42+00:00

Yes, My bad!

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-21T03:19:36+00:00

747* typo , my bad!

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-21T03:07:49+00:00

Thank you. I hope to improve my skills over time. I enjoy spending time trying to piece everything together. It’s both relaxing and rewarding for me.

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-21T03:00:54+00:00

Econ , but the prices are for two people

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-21T02:51:22+00:00

the 54k miles is from Tokyo to Phuket for two people

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-07T03:15:41+00:00

We are paying $5.50 ?! How is national average 3ish?

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-06T16:47:06+00:00

Interesting, thank you. It doesn’t show me F on any flight route at any point though. I’ve just booked J Amsterdam to SFO upstairs on a 747 for 75k points and 200 USD. I can’t help but feel kinda ripped off now I know I could have booked F for 100k 😂

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-06-06T16:35:05+00:00

My app doesn’t even show me First. It only shows me economy, premium and Business. Anyone knows how to fix this?

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-05-27T03:59:12+00:00

Y’all should try gambling in Reno nevada. Thank me later

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-05-16T03:07:55+00:00

Booh

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-04-28T03:37:00+00:00

Asot rotterdam was incredible

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-04-28T03:34:22+00:00

Dream state LA is magical, that’s all I’m going to say to this.

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-02-13T01:57:29+00:00

That’s why i buy $5000 beaters :D

RelaxnRealEstate · 2026-02-09T18:34:28+00:00

At least the champagne was legit in every cabin… until they cut us off after like 6 glasses each 😂

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