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About Nick
Nick Serati is our co-founder and joined Thrifty Traveler in 2016, shortly after Thrifty Traveler’s launch. In a previous life, Nick worked in supply chain management and traveled extensively for work. That time on the road started his obsession with credit card points and airline miles in 2009. Since then, he has accumulated more than 10 million points from credit cards, traveling, and maximizing his spending. These miles have afforded him and his wife, Abbey, and their three daughters many trips all over the world.
Nick developed a love for travel at a young age by tagging along with his dad to conventions and meetings all over the United States. When Nick isn’t working, he is likely playing golf, shuttling his daughters to their many activities, or planning his next vacation – using points and miles, of course.
Nick has been quoted as an expert in credit cards and travel rewards in stories at creditcards.com, Bankrate, Investopedia, Best Life Online, and more.
Got a story idea or a tip? Email him at nick (at) thriftytraveler (dot) com
Nick's Favorites
Emirates First Class from Los Angeles to Dubai. Booked with 150,000 Alaska Airlines miles.
When redeeming credit card points and airline miles, flexibility with your dates and destinations is key.
World of Hyatt
Nick's Latest Articles

Amex Revamps the Platinum Card Again: More Perks, Higher Annual Fee

We Have a Date: Renovated Park Hyatt Tokyo Will Reopen in December

Chase Tweaks Sapphire Reserve Hotel Credits for 2026, Adds Additional New $250 Credit

Do You Really Need the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card?

Are Hilton Free Night Award Certificates Next on the Chopping Block?

Amex’s New Travel App Adds Lounge Waitlists & Wait Times

Low Fee, Solid Perks: A Review of the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card

Chase Announces 5% Freedom Flex Bonus Categories for Q4, 2025

One Week Left: Amex is Gutting the Business Platinum’s Best Flight-Booking Benefit

United Airlines Now Requires a Log-In to Search for Award Flights

Game Changer: Apple’s New AirPods Pro 3 Can Translate Language in Real Time
