Travel Inspired
Join TV hosts, authors and travel agents, Rob and Kerri Stuart as they take you to travel destinations around the globe. They will share what you need to know before you go, the must dos and some of the things that you may not know about. You'll enjoy the insider secrets they share with their clients. Travel Inspired will help you experience the world different and also be inspired. Subscribe and enjoy the show!
Travel Inspired
Airline Miles & Credit Card Points: How to Earn, Transfer & Book Business Class Flights
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What if your everyday spending on groceries, gas, and dining out could land you in a business class seat flying over the Atlantic — for a fraction of the price? In this episode of Travel Inspired, travel agents and bestselling authors Rob & Kerri Stuart break down exactly how they use airline miles, credit card points, and smart award travel strategies to fly business class to Europe — and how you can too.
From understanding your credit score (and why Credit Karma's number isn't the one that matters) to choosing the best travel credit cards, transferring points to airline partners, and finding award availability with seats.aero — this is the practical, no-fluff guide you've been looking for. Rob and Kerri share their personal journey: the credit score hurdles, the American Express business cards, the Chase Sapphire Reserve, and how they've used these exact strategies for every flight they've taken in 2026.
WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
Why your FICO score matters more than your Credit Karma score — and how to check the right one
The difference between airline-specific miles (Delta, United) and flexible transferable points (Chase, Amex, Capital One)
The best travel credit cards for sign-up bonuses (SUBs) and everyday earning
How to use seats.aero to find business class award availability across 24+ loyalty programs at once
The #1 rule: never transfer your points until you're ready to book
A simple 3-step action plan to get started — even if you're brand new to points travel
Whether you're dreaming of your first international business class experience or looking to sharpen your award travel game, this episode delivers real-world insight from travelers who've done it — not just theorized about it. No fluff, no gatekeeping. Just the strategies that actually work.