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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’s Long Game: The Strategy Behind Its Generous Bonus Timeline
Have a Delta Flight Booked? Get a Credit (or SkyMiles Back) if the Price Drops!
No Bonus, No Problem: How to Keep Earning Points Without a Welcome Offer
Back Again: Grab Lower-Level MLB Tickets for Just 5K Capital One Miles!
Want to Book an Airbnb or Vrbo with Points? Capital One Miles are Best
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: The Best Card for Beginners & Experts Alike
The Best Way to Book Emirates First Class: How to Upgrade Using Miles
How to Use Chase Travel℠ to Book Flights with Points
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is the Best Card for Domestic Travelers
Stop Paying International ATM Fees: Get the Charles Schwab Debit Card

Just Starting with Points & Miles? Start with Chase Credit Cards
