Summary

How to Book a Flight with Points in 3 Simple Steps | Award Travel Made Easy
Booking a flight with miles and points doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this video, we break down the award booking process into three simple steps so you can redeem your travel rewards like a pro.

Whether you’ve got Chase Ultimate Rewards®, Amex Membership Rewards®, Capital One Miles, or Citi ThankYou® Points, you’ll learn how to go from “I have points” to “I’m booked!”—with clarity and confidence.

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

• How to find award flights based on your transfer partners
• When (and how) to transfer points from bank to airline
• What to expect with transfer times (and how to avoid common pitfalls)
• How to make sure your names match across accounts
• Why acting quickly is key once you’ve found your award seat
• The one risk no one talks about—and how to minimize it
• Why your first successful booking is worth celebrating 🥂

We also cover tips for avoiding delays, using “award holds,” and what to do if you’re booking for someone else.

If you’re a Daily Drop Pro member, don’t forget—you’ll find a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough of this entire process inside your Pro dashboard.

Let’s celebrate your first (or next!) award flight in our free Facebook group: the Daily Drop Lounge. ✈️💙

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