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This backstory seems strange. You definitely would have used seats.aero or point.me if you really know P&M.
This “launch HN” is really a launch just for HN, it seems; it’s been around a lot longer than today.
If credit card rewards affiliate programs sunset, what is your business model? https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_credit-ca... https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/183...
Right now card affiliate programs are a really small portion of our business and we make the vast majority of revenue via subscription access to advanced toolset. Our focus is to help the average consumer book their first business/first class flight. There are a lot of points sitting in everyone's accounts, but most people do not know how to redeem them for the best value. Some data on the Americans with points: - Se…
4. https://www.pointsyeah.com/
I’d love to know what the real competitive differentiator is between Roame and PointsYeah/AwardTool.
I’ve used every single one of the tools listed above (and others) at various times, including Roame, but I can’t figure out why, in particular, I’d use Roame over the others.
That’s not a dig; it’s a genuine question. I like the UX. :)
[edit] I just want to be really clear: this isn’t a problem only Roame has. I don’t know the difference between PointsYeah and AwardTool either. They both have a similar Google Flights-style UX, return similar results, etc. Neither explains their differentiators well.
Perhaps if Roame did, that might be a differentiator in and of itself! :p
You lost me at requiring registering an account to see flight availability. You need to give some value before asking for my contact info. Too many free alternatives exist that don't gate their search results. If your premium features are worth it - I'll register. If you want my info - maybe capture it with an offer for an alert after I do my initial query. ------------ In terms of feedback on the broader platform an…
My impression is if you fly for work, you get a lot of employer sponsored points, so it's interesting.
But if I fly 5-10 trips a year personally, why would I try points when I can get 3-5% cash back on my various cards?
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Right now card affiliate programs are a really small portion of our business and we make the vast majority of revenue via subscription access to advanced toolset. Our focus is to help the average consumer book their first business/first class flight. There are a lot of points sitting in everyone's accounts, but most people do not know how to redeem them for the best value. Some data on the Americans with points: - Se…
Great plan, thanks for sharing, wishing y’all success.
I am happy simply because this isnt AI this-that. Congrats on the launch, will definitely use as I am someone who frequently forgets that points exist. For me, Qatar or any of the mid-east carriers have been the worst since their websites are awful.
May I ask, where do you typically store your points / where would like you to go? Not sure if you're an expert or more intermediate, but I can offer some general thoughts / tips if you would like.
Google auth didn’t work for me
Could you make an onboarding guide for points? My impression is if you fly for work, you get a lot of employer sponsored points, so it's interesting. But if I fly 5-10 trips a year personally, why would I try points when I can get 3-5% cash back on my various cards?
It's really the average consumer who has never flown business class that gets the most value and just 1 credit card bonus offer of 60,000 points can get them that flight. Some sign up offers are 150,000 points or more. To the average consumer, flying on business class is a dream experience.
In terms of math:
When flying on points, you can redeem business class flights at 4-8 cents per point. So if you're earning your points 1.5 cents per dollar (eg. Chase Freedom Unlimited), each dollar you spend can earn you 6%-12% back (1.5 points earned * 4-8 cents per point). You can redeem first class for even more at 12-20 cents per point.
This is just the low end. You also have category multipliers like 3X points earned on travel or 5X points on flights with some cards.
The problem is that these saver fare business and first class flights using points are hard to find and can take a lot of time. So Roame is stepping in to make it easier.
We have a guide on valuing points: https://roame.travel/guides/cents-per-point-calculations
We also have a Points 101 guide for the basics: https://roame.travel/guides/points-101
A list of common competitors: 1. https://www.point.me/ 2. https://seats.aero/ 3. https://www.awardtool.com/ 4. https://www.pointsyeah.com/ I’d love to know what the real competitive differentiator is between Roame and PointsYeah/AwardTool. I’ve used every single one of the tools listed above (and others) at various times, including Roame, but I can’t figure out why, in particular, I’d use Roame over the others. That’…