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Welcome to Ben's Big Deal, where your travel aspirations meet expert guidance. With expert advice, personalized guidance, and insider tips, we're here to help you navigate the world of travel rewards, maximize your earning potential, and embark on unforgettable adventures

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Unveiling the Journey Behind Ben's Big Deal

Meet Ben Komenkul: Your Trusted Travel Expert

Ben's Big Deal has been a passion project since 2015. As a business traveler for over 10 years, he has earned top tier status with American Airlines and Hyatt since 2015.
He has a passion for travel using points and miles but with a focus on maximizing benefits by earning elite status and finding cash deals. Ben has been an avid member of the points and miles community. Respected for his insight and generosity to share his experience in FB, Clubhouse, IG, and TikTok. He has been a highly sought after speaker at Industry events for Frequent Traveler University, Chicago Seminar, Finance Buzz, WIN, and TravelZork.

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Learn the right way to apply for credit cards and the road to accumulate 1 million points

In our comprehensive Masterclass, learn the strategic approach to credit card applications that leads you on the path to accumulating 1 million points. Maximize rewards and transform your travel possibilities!

Learn how airline miles can turn into beds for your family

Join us to uncover the insider techniques for leveraging airline miles, ensuring you and your loved ones enjoy the ultimate comfort of lie-flat beds during your travels. Upgrade your flying experience with ease!

Learn how to book 5 star hotel for free and BBD Bonus upgrade to suite

Experience luxury like never before with our Masterclass on hotel rewards. Discover how to secure free stays at prestigious 5-star hotels and elevate your accommodation to a suite – all made possible through savvy points management.

Learn how to get free travel insurance and never pay for travel insurance again

Join us to uncover the insider techniques for leveraging airline miles, ensuring you and your loved ones enjoy the ultimate comfort of lie-flat beds during your travels. Upgrade your flying experience with ease!

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Learn the right way to apply for credit cards and the road to 1 million points

In our comprehensive Masterclass, learn the strategic approach to credit card applications that leads you on the path to accumulating 1 million points. Maximize rewards and transform your travel possibilities!

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Learn how to use airline miles for lie flat beds for you or your whole family

Join us to uncover the insider techniques for leveraging airline miles, ensuring you and your loved ones enjoy the ultimate comfort of lie-flat beds during your travels. Upgrade your flying experience with ease!

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Learn how to get luxury 5 star hotel for free, then get upgraded to a hotel suite for free( with points)

Experience luxury like never before with our Masterclass on hotel rewards. Discover how to secure free stays at prestigious 5-star hotels and elevate your accommodation to a suite – all made possible through savvy points management.

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Learn how to get free travel insurance and never be afraid to pay or ( not pay) an annual free again.

Say goodbye to worries about travel insurance costs and annual fees. Learn the tricks of the trade to access free travel insurance and navigate credit card perks confidently, saving you money and providing peace of mind on your journeys.

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Luxury Travel Mastery

Ready to Unlock a Lifetime of Luxury Travel?

Imagine flying first class, staying in 5-star hotels, and experiencing luxury travel—all while using points and miles. With the
Ben's Big Deal All-Inclusive Lifetime Mentorship Package, you can turn your travel dreams into reality.

This exclusive program offers lifetime access to masterclasses, personalized 1:1 coaching, 24/7 support, and insider knowledge to help you maximize every point you earn. You’ll also get VIP access to global points conferences, group coaching sessions, and so much more.

What You’ll Get:

Lifetime Airline and Hotel Masterclasses: Always stay ahead of the game with unlimited updates.

1:1 Coaching: Two private sessions with Ben, tailored to your travel goals.

24/7 Support: Ongoing access for $197/month to expert advice whenever you need it.

Group Coaching and Community: Weekly calls and a supportive IG chat group.

Private Annual Coaching: Three personalized coaching sessions each year.

Your Luxury Travel Journey Starts Here

Take control of your travel future and unlock unparalleled benefits, starting today.

Airline Points Academy

Master Points Travel & Jet-Set for Less

Join our exclusive live ZOOM coaching course and unlock the secrets to free flights and luxury getaways. Led by seasoned experts, our comprehensive curriculum simplifies points travel, empowering you to explore exotic destinations without breaking the bank. Ready to elevate your travel game? Enroll now!

What Will You Learn?

Earn the Right Points

Unlock Exotic Destinations

Learn from the Best

Hotel Master Class

Unlock the World of Hotel Rewards

Welcome to Ben's Big Deal Hotel Masterclass, where you'll learn how to earn points for free hotel nights, upgrade to luxury experiences, and enjoy exclusive perks. Become a Hotel Guru and join our live Zoom sessions to master the art of hotel rewards.

What Will You Learn?

Unlock VIP Treatment

Discover Insider Strategies

Win Hotel Relationships

Master Top Hotel Chains

Leverage Elite Perks

Ben's Big Deal on the go

My Brand New Podcast featured on Business Travel 360Spotify, Apple Podcast, Pandora, and more...

Ben's Big Deal is now a featured Podcast on our new Partner Business Travel 360 PodcastThe Ben's Big Deal Podcast is for anyone interested in getting a great deal with an airline, hotel or credit card.

BBD's Best Credit Cards

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Best Credit Card for Beginners (No Annual Fee)

If you’re new to earning and redeeming travel points, start with a great travel card that offers:

A generous welcome bonus

Primary rental car protection

Better earnings for daily spending than cashback cards

Superior purchase protection

No foreign transaction fees

Trip delay protection

Best Credit Card for Small Business

My biggest mistake was not realizing how valuable business credit cards are for travel goals.

Any small business can qualify, including selling on Facebook Marketplace, driving for Uber, or any non-W-2 income.

Business cards have higher initial spend thresholds but offer great welcome bonuses and lucrative points-earning categories. Let me show you my favorite cards.

Best Credit Card for Airport Lounge Access

Tired of paying $7 for water at the airport or want a free meal before your flight?

As a business traveler, lounge access has saved me thousands on airport food and drinks. The right premium credit card can feed you and your kids for free, significantly lowering your travel costs. I save at least $100 every time my family and I use a lounge. Let me share my favorite cards with you.

Best No Annual Fee Credit Card

Not all travel credit cards require an annual fee.

This starter card lets you earn points for Hyatt, Marriott, IHG Hotels, United, and Southwest Airlines. It also offers primary rental car protection, no foreign transaction fees, travel delay protection, business class flights, and rent payments with no fee.

Best Airline Credit Cards

Some of my favorite airlines offer co-branded credit cards with elite perks like:

Free checked bags

More discounted award seats

Free companion tickets

Airport lounge access

These cards are best for frequent travelers or a specific airline strategy. I recommend collecting transferable points from bank or loyalty programs first. If you have a specific airline goal, these cards offer great perks.

Best Credit Card for Beginners (No Annual Fee)

I love earning extra points with hotel co-branded credit cards. Their perks include:

Free night certificates for renewing the card

Elite night credits for status

Automatic elite status

Extra points

Before applying, consider flexible bank programs.

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All Major Banks Cards

The majority of major U.S. banks feature their tailored offers, including institutions like Capital One, American Express, and Chase.

Points and Miles Approved

A trusted website that displays targeted offers tailored to your credit profile over time.

OUR TESTIMONIALS

Client's Feedbacks

I just want to commend BensBigDeal on the classes he offers; their value

exceeds the nominal cost of the classes, Ben really is an expert in the area of Travel Hacking and that wisdom is far more valuable than the exhaustive hours it would take for me to research on my own.
The live interaction and being able to ask questions on the fly during a live course outweighs any blog or post.

The amazing added benefit of his courses is that it doesn’t stop with the end of the class; he always finds time to answer my travel questions (not taking advantage of his time) even though he could easily ask to charge me.

At the end of day, we are going to spend money.
It’s up to everyone on how they will best leverage their dollars and I personally would rather spend the money on educating myself on how to be effective in my travel than make costly mistakes.

I consider the courses I’ve taken as an investment into my education on Travel Hacking and leveraging that learning into taking amazing trips and building lifetime memories with my family.

Thank you Ben!

Kendrea C.

March 31, 2023

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Did you know that airline points and miles can be used for more than just flights?

You can also use them for hotel stays, car rentals, and even cruises. At Ben's Big Deal, we'll teach you how to maximize your points and miles so you can travel more for less.

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