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- A quick miles-and-points masterclass that can shave $200 - $500 off a single long-haul booking, and keep your CFO happy
A quick miles-and-points masterclass that can shave $200 - $500 off a single long-haul booking, and keep your CFO happy
Cash is optional: the same Emirates ticket can cost $942, 94 k Amex points, or just 40 k United miles + $53. Let’s talk strategy.
Egor Travel Code
July 27, 2025
Points masterclass
1 — Earn everywhere, always
Corporate flights ≠ corporate miles.
When your company buys the ticket through Travel Code, you still earn the miles. Add every frequent-flyer number to every booking—no excuses.
Multi-X credit cards.
– Amex Platinum → 5× points on flights booked with us
– Chase Sapphire Reserve → 3× on travel (and a hidden 1 pt = 1.5 ¢ multiplier inside the Chase portal)
2 — Why the portal price is often wrong
Real screenshot: DXB → JFK on Emirates
Option | Cost in $ | Cost in points | True $ value* |
|---|---|---|---|
Book in Amex portal | $942 | 94 231 MR | $942 |
Transfer 1:1 to Emirates | $255 taxes | 50 000 MR | $730 |
Transfer 1:1 to United | $53 taxes | 40 000 UA | $613 |
*calculating MR at 1 ¢ baseline.
Savings vs. portal: up to $329.
3 — The smart tool: Roame.travel
Paste your route, choose your bank (Amex, Chase, Citi) and Roame shows:
Best transferrable program (Emirates, United, etc.)
Total points + taxes
Real-time seat availability
Two clicks later you’ve moved your points and ticketed the flight—no guessing.
4 — Quick playbook
Earn – Always attach loyalty numbers & pay with a 3-5 × travel card.
Park – Keep points flexible (Amex MR, Chase UR).
Compare – Check a meta-tool (Roame, AwardHacker) before redeeming.
Transfer – Move points to the cheapest partner, then book.
Track – Let Robert AI monitor the fare; if cash price drops, we’ll re-book and refund the difference.
TL;DR
Miles are a currency—treat them like cash.
Collect on every flight, pay with the right card, and redeem through our most affordable partner. Savings of 30–50 % are normal, not the exception.
Need help linking all your loyalty accounts or setting up the right cards? Hit reply—our team will walk you through it in five minutes.
Manage travel. Don’t just book it.
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