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Jordan Egbert

About 

Jordan Egbert

Jordan is the co-founder of Elite Points and Miles and a lifelong points-and-miles enthusiast. For the past seven years, he has mastered the art of turning credit card rewards into unforgettable luxury travel experiences.

Having visited 141 countries (and counting), Jordan is passionate about immersing himself in new cultures, tasting local cuisines, experiencing luxury hotels, and most of all- flying in some of the world’s best first-class seats.

His current favorite? Singapore Airlines Suites renowned for its world-class service, incredible cuisine, and lie-flat bed comfort. Even better, Jordan knows the secrets to booking this seat with miles and paying a fraction of the full price.

When he’s not jetting off to new destinations, Jordan loves sharing his expertise and teaching others how to unlock their own bucket-list vacations through the power of points and miles.

His favorite city in the world is Tokyo, a place that perfectly blends tradition, innovation, and unforgettable food.

Through Elite Points and Miles, Jordan’s mission is simple: to help travelers at every level experience the world in comfort and style, without paying full price for luxury.

Expertise

Credit cards, miles and points, airlines, hotels, luxury travel, international travel

Education

M.S., Occupational Therapy & Physical Rehabilitation — University of Puget Sound

B.S., Kinesiology Major, Creative Writing Minor — Western Washington University

197
Countries Visited
50
U.S. States Visited
Highest Hotel Status

Hilton Honors Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite, World of Hyatt Globalist

Highest Airline Status

None

Favorite Airline Alliance

None

Favorite First Class

None

Favorite Business Class

Qatar Qsuite, Finnair, SWISS Throne Seat

Best Redemption Value

Numerous

Favorite Type of Points

American Express Membership Rewards

Top 3 Cards in Wallet

The Platinum Card® from American Express, American Express® Gold Card, and whatever new card has minimum spending requirements to meet.

What is your favorite country or travel experience?

100% Italy! I still remember that feeling of emerging from the metro in Rome and seeing the Colosseum for the first time. But Japan, Finland, and Iceland are also close favorites.

Do you have a favorite travel hack that you’ve done?

Using my Amex points to book an $8,000, 15-hour Emirates business-class flight from Seattle to Dubai… for $100!

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