# @maxmilespoints on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=JQcMOAUQTdc
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/36839849-maxmilespoints-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2025-11-05T00:11:09.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Max Miles Points (@maxmilespoints) — https://gondola.cc/maxmilespoints

## Caption

I made a mistake that cost me 105,000 credit card points — here’s what happened and what I learned from it.

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🕐 Timestamps:
0:00 - The $105,000 Point Mistake
0:41 - Booking EVA Air with Air Canada Aeroplan 1:44
2:06 - The Baggage Fee Shock
3:22 - My Two Options: Pay Cash or Use Points
4:44 - Why I Chose to Upgrade Everyone to Business Class
5:48 - Lessons Learned from the Mistake
6:47 - How to Avoid Overpaying in Points
7:40 - Was It Really a Waste?
#TravelMistakes #CreditCardPoints #Aeroplan #EVAair #TravelTips #pointsandmiles 

This video covers the real story of how I ended up spending 105,000 credit card points to fix a mistake that could’ve cost $840 in baggage fees. You’ll learn when it’s actually okay to use points inefficiently, how partner airline baggage rules can trip you up, and why group travel multiplies every mistake. Plus, I share the key takeaways so you can avoid making the same redemption errors on your next trip.

## Stats

- **Views:** 14,901
- **Likes:** 527
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 169

## Tags

pointsandmiles, creditcardpoints, traveltips, evaair, aeroplan, travelmistakes

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