HI, I'M ALI RAJA
I Help Everyday Travelers Turn Points & Miles Into Better Trips
I created Miles & Points Guru to make points, miles, hotel rewards, and award travel easier to understand, so you can spend less and experience more.
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Travel has always been about more than getting from one place to another. Over the years, I learned how the right points-and-miles strategy can transform everyday spending into memorable trips, premium flights, upgraded hotel stays, lounge access, and experiences that can otherwise cost thousands of dollars.
But I also learned how confusing this world can be. Transfer partners, award charts, credit card rewards, elite status, and redemption values can make getting started feel like learning a new language. That is why I created Miles & Points Guru: to break complicated strategies into practical, beginner-friendly guidance you can actually use.
What You’ll Learn Here
Earn Smarter
Understand credit card rewards, airline miles, hotel points, transfer partners, and ways to maximize everyday spending.
Redeem Better
Learn how to find valuable award flights, hotel stays, upgrades, and redemption sweet spots without wasting your points.
Travel More
Use practical travel hacks, loyalty benefits, reviews, and real-world strategies to stretch your travel budget further.
Why Miles & Points Guru?
I share strategies through the lens of an actual traveler. My goal is not simply to tell you that an amazing redemption is possible. I want to show you how the programs work, what to watch out for, and how you can make smarter decisions with your own points and miles.
Whether you are working toward your first free flight or trying to get more value from a large points balance, you are welcome here.
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Guides and one-on-one help to get more out of your points.
Stop paying full price for business class
Learn the points and miles strategy that gets you up front.
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A personal session to plan a trip or build your points strategy.
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