Point Me To First Class
Devon Gimbel MD
Show overview
Point Me To First Class has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 188 episodes, alongside 5 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 140 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 33 min and 55 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 33 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Devon Gimbel MD.
From the publisher
Point Me to First Class is a show for employed professionals, solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and business owners with higher-than-average personal and/or business expenses who want to learn to leverage them into credit card points to spend on travel. Your expenses are your greatest untapped asset - but learning how to use them to travel the world doesn't have to be confusing or complicated. Each week, Devon Gimbel shares valuable tips, tools, and strategies to help you uplevel your skills earning and redeeming credit card points and shows you how to spend them on incredible travel experiences. Interested in learning more about working with Devon? Visit www.pointmetofirstclass.com to learn more. This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions like: How do I earn credit card points and use them for travel? How can I make my expenses benefit me? How can I earn as many credit card points for as little spending as possible? How to maximize value from credit card points. How to earn credit card points for travel. Turn credit card points into travel.
Latest Episodes
View all 188 episodes181. The Two Ways to Search for Award Flights, and Why You Need Both
180. Estimating Your Points Earning Potential: What Your Expenses Are Worth
179. Listener Q&A: Real Points Decisions, The Case for Chase, and New Award Sweet Spot
178. How to Earn Points on Your Savings, Not Just Your Spending
177. Mid-Year Points & Miles Review 2026: The 6 Changes That Matter Most
176. Two Points Experts, Two Takes on Park Hyatt Cabo and Alila Mayakoba
175. Why Aeroplan Belongs in Every Traveler's Award Strategy
174. United MileagePlus Upgrade Awards: How to Book Polaris for Less Cash and Miles
173. London on Points: Awards, Taxes & Insider Tips
172. Autopilot Flight Repricing: Save Money on Flights After Booking with Sam Hollander
171. 143 Venture Business Applications: Surprising Predictors of Approvals & Denials with Katie's Travel Tricks
170. Earn 10x Chase Points! The Paze Strategy Explained
169. Kyoto with Kids, Travel Mistakes & the Full Trip Cost: Japan Spring Break Breakdown
168. A $111k Family Trip to Japan for $1,660: How It Started
167. The Woman Dancing in the Sahara Arrived Terrified - Why the Right Adventure Trip Brings You Home to Yourself
166. The Payroll Points Strategy Update: Cards, ROI & Best Practices with DeAndre Coke
165. Pack Your Bags for Austin: The 2027 Points Conference You've Been Waiting For
164. Credit Card Product Changes: 5 Strategic Ways to Strengthen Your Portfolio
163. Listener Q&A: Bilt vs Amex, Spending Toward Status, & Rethinking Points Fundamentals
162. Where Japan Airlines Miles Fit in Your Award Travel Strategy with Michael Gandara
If you've been transferring points to the same airline programs over and over, you might be missing out on one of the most fascinating but overlooked loyalty programs in the points world - Japan Airlines Mileage Bank. Now that Japan Airlines is a direct transfer partner of Bilt, Capital One, and Rove, accessing this program is easier than ever. But given how new this is to many of us, you may not yet be familiar with its incredibly powerful sweet spots—both for flying on Japan Airlines operated flights and for booking flights on partner airlines. In this episode, I'm joined by Michael Gandara from Nurse Michael Travels to break down how the Japan Airlines program works, highlight some of the best sweet spots for redeeming Japan Airlines miles, and talk about how to actually find and book those awards on the Japan Airlines website. Michael and I discuss what makes this program different and powerful compared to other airline loyalty programs, walk through the practical realities of searching for award space, and cover the quirks you need to know before transferring miles. Whether you've been curious about Japan Airlines miles or you're ready to start using them strategically, this episode breaks down everything you need to know to start leveraging this program effectively. Get full show notes and transcript: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/japan-airlines-miles-sweet-spots-strategy Want to shape the show? Take the Point Me To First Class listener survey and share what you love and want more of! Eager to learn the secrets of award travel so that you can turn your expenses into unforgettable experiences? Join the Points Made Easy course waitlist here: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy