American Airlines Super Diamond business class.
American Airlines' version of the Super Diamond business class.
  • "The Points Guy" Brian Kelly explained the business-class boom and shared two travel hacks.
  • The travel guru said cheaper fares and a taste of the high life are fueling luxury travel.
  • Make back-up points reservations and snag cheaper reward flights with foreign airlines, Kelly said.

Brian Kelly, better known as "The Points Guy," explained why business-class travel has taken off, and shared two tips for flyers on the "Rapid Response" podcast this week.