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In today's episode, we'll talk about why we like the Rakuten shopping portal and also discuss a great new trick Rakuten has up its sleeve...(00:42) - What is a shopping portal?(01:15) - Choose cash back or Amex Membership Rewards points (must link Amex card)(02:55) - Great refer-a-friend promos ($40/4K)(04:08) - Frequent 10x, 15x, 20x promotions(04:43) - Portal includes travel sites like IHG, Marriott, Choice, Hertz, Avis, Expedia, some airlines(05:13) - Double dip with hotel / car rewards / airline miles etc.(06:38) - In-store offers(07:08) - NEW: read about new Rakuten credit card bonuses here.(10:26) - Our Rakuten referral links:Nick's Referral LinkGreg's Referral LinkStephen's Referral LinkTim's Referral Link

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Justin Vacula and special guest Brian Cohen of Award Magic discuss optimizing American Express membership rewards for flights, hotel stays, and cashback. Justin and Brian address listener questions about speculative transfers and the ANA round-the-world sweet spot. Justin and Brian provide strategies for earning and redeeming points, managing credit cards effectively, and navigating the world of miles and points. 00:00 Introduction to Low-Cost Travel with Points and Miles 01:08 Announcements and Upcoming Events 02:57 Interview with Brian Cohen: Redeeming Membership Rewards 03:03 Travel Experiences and Booking Strategies 06:14 American Express Redemptions and Strategies 14:12 Maximizing Credit Card Rewards 27:12 Client's Last-Minute Travel Dilemma 27:45 Positioning Flights: Tips and Tricks 31:11 Hotel Points and Transfers 34:39 Cashing Out Membership Rewards 36:49 Speculative Transfers and Airline Miles 38:32 Listener Questions and ANA Round the World Ticket 39:43 Amex Goals and Strategies for 2024 40:39 Cheesecake Factory and Gift Card Hacks 43:44 United Travel Bank and Future Plans 47:29 Community and Events 48:57 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 53:34 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events -- Main website, including episode transcripts: https://hurdygurdytravelpodcast.com Referral links: https://hurdygurdytravel.com/donate-referral-links/ Join me for in-person meetups I host in Willow Grove, PA: https://www.meetup.com/phillymilesandpoints/ SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/hurdy-gurdy-travel SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/hurdygurdytravelpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast/id1489093490 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8EcIcoNU1HK4KKhQtTkAWw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast Google Play: https://www.play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/l5bmuntd4wpvtklvg42ejg42ejg4apiu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/HGTravelPodcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justinvacula Copy and paste the podcast RSS feed -- http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:706382626/sounds.rss -- to listen on your favorite podcast-playing platform!

If you've ever wondered whether Hilton Honors deserves a spot in your points and miles strategy, this episode is for you! We're diving into everything you need to know about Hilton's award program, from earning points and using free night certificates to snagging unforgettable stays like Bora Bora and Santorini—all without breaking the bank. Why Hilton Honors is Worth a Look We kick off the episode with Jess sharing her journey from being a Hyatt loyalist to appreciating the value Hilton brings to the table. With perks like generous free night certificates and partnerships with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH), Hilton is making waves. Alex and Pam echo these sentiments, recounting how they've used Hilton points to book some seriously bucket-list-worthy properties. Earning Hilton Points Made Easy One of the best parts of the Hilton Honors program? Their credit card lineup! Alex breaks down the personal and business options, from the no-annual-fee Hilton Honors card to the premium Aspire card with Diamond status. Whether you're a casual traveler or all-in on Hilton, these cards make earning points a breeze. Jess also highlights a pro tip: timing your card applications to snag bonus offers with free night certificates. Maximizing Hilton Free Night Awards Hilton's free night certificates are a game-changer, and we're all in agreement—they're the best in the business. Jess shares how she used one to stay at the Canaves Epitome in Santorini, a property where rooms go for $2,000 a night. Pam and Alex talk about combining points and free nights for five-night stays to take advantage of Hilton's “fifth night free” benefit, a must for maximizing your points at luxury destinations. Our Favorite Hilton Stays (and What's Next) From Bora Bora to Cabo, we each share our most memorable Hilton stays and what makes them so special. Pam recalls her time at the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, where every room had a private plunge pool and daily guacamole delivery. Alex dreams of a future visit to the Waldorf Astoria Maldives. And Jess has some incredible city stays lined up for next year, including the Conrad Tokyo and Canopy Reykjavik. Ready to Plan Your Dream Hilton Trip? This episode is packed with tips for making the most of Hilton points, including using tools like MaxMyPoint for award availability and taking advantage of Amex Membership Rewards transfer bonuses. If you're not already a Hilton fan, this deep dive might just convert you. Tune in now and start dreaming of your next unforgettable stay—on points!   Links For This Episode: The American Express Hilton Credit Cards Hilton points explorer: https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/points-explorer/ Links: Links For All Things Travel Mom Squad: stan.store/travelmomsquad   Episode Minute By Minute: 01:37 – Our Backgrounds with Hilton and First Impressions 06:30 – Earning Hilton Points with Credit Cards 12:50 – Maximizing Free Night Awards 18:20 – The Fifth Night Free Benefit and How to Use It 28:15 – Our Favorite Hilton Stays So Far 36:45 – Dream Hilton Destinations for the Future

Dreaming of setting sail on a luxurious cruise without paying full price? In this episode, I'm diving deep into how you can use travel points to book cruises—yes, cruises! I'll walk you through the best credit cards to earn points for cruising, which loyalty programs to focus on, and how to combine points and perks to enjoy your dream vacation at sea for a fraction of the cost.Key Takeaways:The best credit cards to earn points for cruise travel How to use flexible points from programs like Chase Ultimate Rewards or Amex Membership Rewards to book cruises.Resources Mentioned:Travel Tribe Membership: The Travel Tribe | Points Too Paradise (teachable.com)Capital One Venture: Capital One Venture Rewards Card | Travel FreelyJoin the Conversation:Have you ever booked a cruise using points? Share your tips or questions with me on Instagram @pointstooparadise—I'd love to hear about your experiences or help you get started!If you loved this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with anyone dreaming of their next vacation at sea!

In this episode, Mike talks to Award Travel 101 moderator Maria Fung who discusses various travel rewards topics and updates. They feature Ira's mistake of using the wrong credit card, despite labeling them. News includes Hawaiian/Alaska mileage transfers, changes at Southwest (such as new seats and legroom options), and Bilt's October Rent Day promotion. Mike and Maria also share recent trip updates, including Mike's upcoming flights and Maria's travels to Los Cabos, Bangkok, and Hong Kong. The highlight feature is an interview with Maria, focusing on her introduction to travel rewards, her favorite redemption (Venice), and her tips for booking. Maria has a passion for family travel but also enjoys taking solo trips. Maria's tip of the week encourages travelers to stay open to all options. Links to topics discussed:Hawaiian/ Alaska 1:1 Transfer is Live. As of airtime you can still also transfer from Amex Membership Rewards to Hawaiian Airlines (then on to Alaska)Southwest Airlines ChangesNo more open seating and adding extra legroom seatsKeeping free checked bags (still see it as more revenue)Partnership with IcelandairElite BenefitsA-List Preferred can select extra-legroom seats at time of bookingA-List can select extra legroom 48-hours beforeBilt October Rent Day (passed)Hilton Gold, Diamond status challenge 14 nightsVirgin Cruises benefitsWells Fargo Rewards adds Virgin as a Seventh Transfer Partner Where to Find Us The Free 110k+ member Award Travel 101 Community. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at 101@award.travel Our next meetup will be May 16-18, 2025 in Chicago! Tickets are SOLD OUT but visit the Chicago 2025 Meetup page to secure a spot on the waitlist. Support the AT101 Podcast/CommunityTechnical Note: If you encounter an error trying to listen on Apple Podcasts, please turn OFF your VPN if you are using one.

We love Chase Ultimate Rewards primarily because of the ability to transfer to partners (and we specifically love the ability to transfer to Hyatt.) Chase Ultimate Rewards is actually one of the best ways to get Hyatt points, in fact. We'll talk more about amassing Chase Ultimate Rewards (and why you would want to) in this episode of Frequent Miler on the Air. (01:18) - A reader experiences an issue with a price on his Etihad award that was not as advertised... (08:43) - Read more about the Chase Ink Business Unlimited card here. (10:21) - Read more about the U.S. Bank Smartly credit card here. (19:47) - Read our Guide to Credit Card Application Rules by Bank here. (21:29) - Double Elite Night Credit on Marriott Homes & Villas (Targeted, Book by 9/20, stay by 12/31) Read more about the double elite night credit here. (32:34) - 30% transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Hilton Honors (thru 9/30) (33:24) - Reminder: 30% transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Avios (thru 9/30) (33:40) - 20% transfer bonus from Capital One to Air France / KLM Flying Blue (thru 9/29) (35:20) - Preferred Hotels now up to 118,000 Choice points (not long ago 55K max!). Read more about great value preferred hotels, bookable with Choice points here. (40:03) - We all know that Chase Ultimate Rewards points are super valuable... Learn more about Chase Ultimate Rewards sweet spots here. (41:55) - How to get the Chase Ultimate Rewards points... (42:04) - Chase Ultimate Rewards welcome bonuses Read more about Chase's best credit card sign up offers here. (42:22) - What are the rules for applying for Chase cards? (What is the 5/24 24 month, 48 month, etc): See our Complete Guide to Credit Card Application Rules by Bank here. (42:59) - There are lots of Chase cards available... Again, you can learn more about Chase cards here. (45:29) - Which Ink Business card is not like the others (and will not earn you points that can be transferred to partners)... (48:59) - Earning Chase Ultimate Rewards via referral bonuses (51:06) - 2 Player Mode for Chase Ultimate Rewards (54:28) - What can you earn as you spend on Chase cards? Learn more about spending options here and here. (1:05:12) - Chase's shopping portal (and other miscellaneous ways to earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points) (1:07:12) - When does it make sense to credit paid flights to a different airline's frequent flyer account (within the partner airline)? (1:10:23) - Learn more about our 40K to Far Away challenge here. (1:11:59) - Learn more about wheretocredit.com here

This week we look at the return of the highest ever bonus on the TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card, the 30% bonus for transferring Amex Membership Rewards points to Marriott, September's Flying Blue Promo Rewards and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!

Late 2023, Alaska Airlines announced that it planned to acquire Hawaiian Airlines and just last week, the DOJ allowed the merger to move ahead. Today, we'll talk about how to prepare for this "wedding" between programs. (01:12) - The value of my Life miles just disappeared into Finn Air Listen to Ask Us Anything Ep69 here. Listen to Frequent Miler on the Air Ep268 "Best Uses for Virgin Points" here. (02:25) - Dell no longer selling many 3rd party items (headphones, etc) (03:59) - Amex Business Platinum card credits for Dell, Adobe, and Indeed are ending 12/31/24 Read more about the Amex Business Platinum card here. (06:48) - Which hotel award search tool is best? Read Greg's post about which hotel award search tool is best here. (10:17) - Radisson Rewards instant status (Read more about Radisson Rewards instant status here) (11:50) - Marriott just sent Greg a $50 promo gift card for continued loyalty Main Event: Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines Wedding Planning (13:24) - Late 2023, Alaska Airlines announced that it planned to acquire Hawaiian Airlines... (15:44) - Backing up... Let's talk about the pre-merger situation with both airlines... (16:29) - Alaska Airlines recently joined oneworld alliance, recently overhauled award charts, and pledged to offer mixed partner awards by late 2024 (17:50) - What we like about Alaska Airlines... (21:29) - Alaska miles are hard to get in huge quantities... (23:12) - Alaska credit cards... Learn more about the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature card here. Learn more about the Alaska Airlines Visa Business card here. (24:41) - Currently, very few great uses for Hawaiian Airlines miles (25:21) - Hawaiian Airlines has wide body jets with lie-flat business class seats, and international destinations: South Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Cook Islands (26:31) - Getting Hawaiian Airline miles... Learn more about the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MasterCard by Barclays here. Learn more about the Hawaiian Airlines Business card here. (29:07) - What we know about the merger so far... (30:30) - What we don't know yet... (36:21) - Amex Membership Rewards 20% transfer bonus to Hawaiian through 8/31/24 (46:34) - One reader booked a one way partner flight through Flying Blue, then it was revoked at the Copa counter without notice or explanation. Is this common and what should you do in this kind if situation? Subscribe and Follow

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Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel This week the first half of the year draws down which means it is time to redeem all of your expiring credits! On this episode we dive a bit into the Dell ecosystem, how to maximize offers, get huge cashback and take advantage of Amex Business Platinum credits. But what should you buy? In other news Shawn recaps part of his recent trip including a haunted hotel experience in Taiwan and visiting Disney's newest expansion in Tokyo which is the most expensive ever. Other topics discussed include: allergies on a plane, our favorite Amex redemption partners, when airlines release award space and how "The Beach" inspired both of us to travel. Episode Guide: 0:00 Inspired by “The Beach” and overtourism 1:34 What to buy with those elusive Dell credits 3:12 Tips for stacking offers & deals to save more with Dell 4:17 Wyndham's Ultimate Hotel Pass - A good deal? 5:54 Diving into Amex Membership Rewards transfer partners 6:41 Why we don't love to transfer Amex points to domestic partners 7:36 Waiting for transfer bonuses & do not transfer speculatively 9:27 Should you cash out Amex Membership Rewards? 10:25 Nuts on a plane - A near death experience on Emirates 12:46 Tokyo DisneySea's Fantasy Springs - Most expensive theme park expansion ever 14:53 Shawn's haunted hotel experience in Taipei 17:04 When do airlines release award space & why you want to stay on top of it 19:24 The worst “crime” on an airplane 20:39 Flying with a spouse/family - Do you split up? About the Show: We love to travel and love to laugh! 20 Minute Travel is designed to get you all of the info you need to supercharge your travel by utilizing credit cards, travel rewards and other tricks to pay pennies on the dollar.  Shawn Coomer is the founder of Miles to Memories and has traveled all over the world with his family utilizing miles & points. He has been writing and podcasting about miles, points and travel since 2013 and has earned and spent millions of points & miles across dozens of programs. Mark Ostermann is the former Managing Editor of Miles to Memories and is the Managing Editor at Travel on Points. He has been writing about his travel experiences since 2017 and loves to dive into the weeds so you don't have to. He also enjoys a good beer and a laugh or fifty. Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. If you like this show check it out! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at 20minutetravel@gmail.com.

On episode 243 of Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg and Nick dissect the different factors that make a transferable program "the best". Use the timestamps below to navigate to each individual topic within the episode.  (Our apologies for the continued audio issues with Nick's mic.) (01:38) Uni Portable Toll Transponder (Mail Bag) - Find the Uni transponder here. (07:22) Capital One to acquire Discover (Card Talk) (12:12) New Amex refer-a-friend bonuses through May 22 (+10x restaurants worldwide, up to $25K spend for 3 months) - Learn more about the  Amex refer-a-friend bonus here. - Learn about the Amex Consumer Gold Card here. - Learn about the Amex Blue Business Plus Card here. - Learn about the Amex Business Gold Card here. (19:22) AA charges more per person for 1 person to fly Madison to Phoenix than for 2 (Crazy Thing) (22:52) Hyatt Bonus Journeys through 4/30/24 (Mattress Running the Numbers) - Learn more about the  Hyatt Bonus Journeys here. (29:29) Citi 30% transfer bonus to Virgin through March 16th (Award Talk) - Learn more about Virgin Sweet Spots here. (31:50) AwardTool (one-ups PointsYeah, but with controversy...) -  Learn more about AwardTool here. (37:13) PointsYeah adds child award search - Learn more about PointsYeah updates here. (39:40) American Airlines news - Read more about  transferring American Airlines points at half cent here. - Read more about  American Airlines no longer offering points for flights booked through OTAs and raised checked bag prices here. (46:05) Contenders for best transferable points program: Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, Citi ThankYou Rewards and Bilt Rewards (Main Event) (48:01) Best transferable points program for: point earning opportunities (56:00) Best transferable points for: transfer partners (1:03:19) Best transferable points for: pay with points awards (1:09:04) Best transferable points for: points management (like moving from one person to another) (1:19:49) Nick's pick for overall best transferable points program (1:21:26) Greg's pick for best transferable points program (1:23:27) Nick's runner-up pick for overall best transferable points program (1:25:42) Greg's runner-up for overall best transferable points program (1:31:04) Would you feel comfortable booking a Small Luxury Hotel of the World property knowing that the relationship with Hyatt will be ending soon and would you wait for the hopeful integration of Mr. and Mrsh. Smith properties... (Questions of the Week) Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit: "Ocean Deep" by Annie Yoder

The Award Travel 101 Podcast is brought to you in part by Thrifty Traveler Premium. Get Thrifty Traveler Premium deal/award alerts sent straight to your inbox. Use promo code “AT10” for $10 off your first year. Recent finds include:Starlux Business Class to Taipei for 75K milesBusiness Class to South America for 39K pointsRoundtrip to Hawaii for under $500You can find these at ThriftyTraveler.com/PremiumHow did your passion for travel begin?"I used to watch planes from the airport. I would ask my mom where each plane was going, and she would make up a place.

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Get your pen and paper and get ready to play along and see if you can beat the blogger as Nick tries to score at least 75,000 points revealing 10 tricks for spending fewer points on your flight and hotel awards. 00:00 Intro 01:52 Giant Mailbag 04:05 Card Talk: Amex Platinum card changes 10:51 Mattress running the numbers: Stand Up to Cancer and earn 50x https://frequentmiler.com/american-airlines-earn-up-to-50x-aadvantage-miles-with-cancer-research-donation/ 14:15 Award Talk 14:20 IHG suite upgrades now apply on award stays 16:41 Finnair is joining Avios https://frequentmiler.com/finnair-to-start-using-avios-in-early-2024/ 19:49 Main Event: 10 tricks for spending fewer points for flights and hotels (gameshow edition) 21:19 How can a person get 1.5 cpp for travel booked directly with travel providers? https://frequentmiler.com/us-bank-real-time-mobile-rewards-what-works-where/ 23:52 How can you get 2 cents per point buying flights with Amex Membership Rewards points? 26:29 Describe two tricks that guarantee lower award prices by flying farther https://frequentmiler.com/avianca-lifemiles-awesome-mixed-cabin-award-pricing-first-class-for-less/ https://frequentmiler.com/cathay-pacific-asia-miles-mixed-cabin-award-pricing-first-class-for-less/ 28:59 Name three ways to incur lower surcharges when flying BA https://frequentmiler.com/british-airways-adds-option-to-use-more-avios-less-money/ https://frequentmiler.com/business-class-to-london-for-less-with-this-asia-miles-hack/ 33:59 How is it possible to fly within Europe for as few as 4,000 points one-way?  https://frequentmiler.com/air-france-klm-across-europe-for-less-sweet-spot-spotlight/ 36:32 How can fly business class across the Atlantic Ocean for 55k United miles? 40:38 Name three ways to pay for a regular room award stay but confirm a suite instead https://frequentmiler.com/incredible-hyatt-suites-bookable-with-points/ 43:31 What type of lodging would cost me 67,500 points per night? https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-vacasa/ 45:43 How could one pay avg of only 67.5 pct of the original award cost for a hotel? (32.5% off) 50:11 How could one pay 55% fewer points for a hotel award? 54:49 Bonus: What are Delta miles worth in SkyClub for premium drinks? 56:42 Question of the Week: What if any are the best ways to book Airbnbs or 2 hotel rooms with points at a reasonable rate? Music credit: Annie Yoder

Amex Membership Rewards points can be incredibly valuable when used properly toward flights (with airline transfer partners), but they are awful for those looking to redeem for gift cards. This week, we discuss how you can get so much more value with award travel than you will via redemptions like gift cards, Amazon purchases, etc. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:00 Intro 01:14 Giant Mailbag 10:34 Mattress running the numbers: Numerous transfer bonuses https://frequentmiler.com/current-point-transfer-bonuses/ 10:53 50% transfer bonus to Marriott from Chase 11:27 25% transfer bonus from Chase to Flying Blue 14:50 25% transfer bonus from Amex to Flying Blue 16:57 15% transfer bonus from Amex to Avianca LifeMiles 19:19 30% transfer bonus from Chase to Virgin Atlantic 22:00 Award Talk 29:22 Seats.aero adds Qsuites finder https://frequentmiler.com/seats-aero/ 30:52 Nick's quick hit JetBlue Mint review 34:33 Challenge Update 37:37 Card Talk: Amex Gold Card https://frequentmiler.com/amxgoldcard/ 48:28 Main Event: How to get insane value from your Amex points 50:10 Paying with points can offer acceptable value only when paying for flights with the Business Gold, Business Platinum, or Business Centurion card 54:18 Domestic US: 7,500 BA Avios to fly on AA or Alaska on short nonstop flights 56:38 Domestic US: Delta via Virgin Atlantic for 7,500 miles on short flights 58:15 Domestic US: Avianca LifeMiles to fly United for 7,500 miles on short and medium-distance flights 1:02:03 Star Alliance economy class to Europe: Avianca LifeMiles for 20K one-way to Northern Europe 1:03:06 SkyTeam economy and premium economy class to Europe via Virgin Atlantic 1:04:46 oneworld premium economy to Japan with British Airways Avios 1:06:43 Business class to Europe on Delta using Virgin Atlantic miles 1:07: 18 Business class to Europe using Iberia Avios 1:08:32 Business class JFK to Lisbon for 35K LifeMiles 1:11:13 Anywhere in the US on Qatar Airways to Doha in business class for 70K 1:12:51 Air Canada Aeroplan examples 1:15:00 ANA Round the world business class award 1:17:51 Lufthansa first class to Europe with Avianca LifeMiles (including how to hack it) 1:20:02 Hacking Cathay Pacific Asia Miles for first class (if it comes back) 1:21:50 First class on ANA via Virgin Atlantic miles 1:34:39 Question of the Week: Nick, did you get elite credit for booking The Signature at MGM via Airbnb? Music credit: Annie Yoder

We Assess the Current State of the Six Largest US Airlines...on today's Milenomics² (No Annual Fee Edition) Podcast 0:24 Premise of the Discussion Everyone's situation is different. Different hometown airport(s), different common destinations, different enthusiasm for taking on points & miles complexity to defray airfare costs, etc. That being the case, there's are no one-size-fits-all solutions in this game That said, there are tendencies and trends that are worth being familiar with as it's useful in informing moves you might make to prepare for future travel In this spirit, we think it's a good time to take a look at the biggest domestic carriers. We'll analyze them both for using their miles to fly their metal, the overall state of their frequent flyer program, their co-branded credit cards, their bank point relationships, how difficult they are to earn, and their overall position in the market. 04:21 American Could be the last remaining legacy carrier where close-in you can still find saver level awards for expensive cash fares, will have to see how this plays out with a supposed move to “fully dynamic” British Airways Avios (and other OneWorld partner awards) can still be a good play, but AA doesn't seem to release much partner award space A good program to generate miles in, but if their utility becomes mostly for partner awards it significantly diminishes the value proposition for me With no bank point transfer partners, it can be tough to generate AA miles. Bilt transfers are possible. Unique in that they partner with both Citi and Barclays, though churnability has become difficult Bottom Line: Still a lot of great partners, favorable partner award charts, and flexible change and cancellation terms. The value proposition with AA increasingly hinges on partner awards. 14:15 Delta Booking with Delta miles provides decent everyday value with flexible cancellation terms. Not a lot of clever angles here when cash prices are high. Issues with cancellations not actually happening. Need to follow up. Wide variety of co-branded Amex cards with probably the best churnability of any carrier due to targeted offers and lenient approval standards 15% discount on award travel if holding one of their Amex Delta cards. 1:1 transfer partner from Membership Rewards which have been one of the easier bank point currencies to generate the past 5 years Booking with 35% Amex Business Platinum rebate even more valuable than transferring (but beware Amex Travel hassles and harder to cancel) SkyClub membership for everyone who carries an Amex Platinum card is a nice perk when flying, though because of this they can be crowded Bottom Line: Weak SkyTeam alliance and expensive international awards make Delta a straightforward value proposition for domestic flights. 23:54 Southwest A wide variety of fun (if complicated) instruments for booking flights. Fun? I think that when things are going well they can be more 'fun' than other airlines to fly with. “Too good to be true” Companion Pass is perhaps the longest running and evidently effective campaigns in the space. In general, connections with Southwest stress their system and make for longer travel than necessary with other carriers Not low cost. Low fee. Antique seating policy makes for trouble for families with children older than their cutoff of 6. 1:1 transfer partner from Chase Ultimate Rewards Wide variety of Chase co-branded cards (but 5/24 constraints can be limiting) Bottom Line: A carrier worth paying attention to if your hometown airport is dominated by Southwest, a carrier rarely flown otherwise 30:15 United Not a lot of angles for booking flights on United metal with United miles. Award chart for domestic flights seems truly dynamic - tied fully to cash price. Don't see a lot saver level space release here either, so angles like booking with Star Alliance carriers are rare Travel Bank has favorable terms, making it one to consider for Amex incidentals. Flexible booking and cancellations with most fares. Bonus points for clearly labeling refundable fares vs. cancellable fares. Bonus points removed for not refunding without tons of interaction. 1:1 transfer partner from Chase Ultimate Rewards Typical assortment of co-branded Chase cards, but 5/24 can be limiting Bottom Line: Star Alliance tie-in (mostly for awards to Europe) keep me interested in earning United miles, but the partner chart has become a bit pricey 39:01 Alaska Award chart domestically for flying Alaska metal with Alaska miles rarely provides outsized value. Welcome bonuses of co-branded credit cards issued by Bank of America (personal and business) have become increasingly generous Still some good values to be had with premium partner awards No 1:1 bank point transfer partner “World Famous” companion pass requires spending more to get more value out of it, and not even half off at the end of the day Bottom Line: Unless you live near an airport well-served by Alaska, it's an airline that's still mostly one to accrue miles rather than fly. But with partner awards no longer offering differentiated value it could be an airline worth mostly ignoring. 47:18 JetBlue Usually just book with bank points or travel bank Has been a good candidate for use of Amex incidentals, but tone deaf tightened expiry of travel bank is industry worst. Partners come and go (Emirates/Etihad for example) and redemptions are so quirky it's as if they don't even know they exist Some opportunities with alliance with AA Nice that they allow family pooling of points, but they haven't yet figured out how to configure a valuable loyalty program Mint is their single trick. Partner awards on Hawiian (need T, Z, or L fare bucket space) Co-branded cards issued by Barclays Quirky 250:200 Amex Membership Rewards transfer ratio Bottom Line: An airline to ignore if they don't serve your airport. An airline that can't be ignored if you live in Boston or near JFK 54:13 Bottom Line Discuss: How can we be rational? Are airline miles dead? Have airlines gone too far in diminishing their outsized value to the point where bank points are better? What's your overall takeaway for yourself, and for family and friends looking for advice? Robert: “Thanks for joining us for this week. For a more in-depth discussion about points miles visit us at patreon.com/milenomics. There you'll get a special link to listen to additional content, right in your mobile podcast app or on your computer, where we speak more freely about topics like these. Sam: You can reach us on Twitter @Milenomics and @RobertDwyer - we'd love to hear from you. Until then we'll see you on the site...” Special Thanks to Morgan Housel for his excellent book and new Podcast.

In this video I will look at what options are available for those that wish to use a credit card to collect Avios miles or points. What is the best card to start out with? Which one is best for a solo traveller or a couple? What perks can I get from my credit card? You may think that some cards sound very expensive, but in fact if you use all the perks and offers, you can often make a profit.  Amex Membership Rewards travel transfer partners https://www.americanexpress.com/en-gb/rewards/membership-rewards/travel/all Current Platinum sign up offer: https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-offers-ba-a380-returns-to-la-and-boston-new-60000-mr-amex-bonus-and-amex-lounge-benefit-at-wembley-arena/ Barclaycard Avios cards https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-new-upgrade-voucher-barclays-british-airways-launch-barclays-avios-rewards/ BA Amex: https://www.turningleftforless.com/beginners-guide-to-earning-avios-part-1/ Using upgrade and companion Avios vouchers: https://www.turningleftforless.com/beginners-guide-spending-avios/ Virgin Atlantic mastercard https://www.turningleftforless.com/virgin-atlantic-flying-club-big-improvements-and-how-to-use-the-virgin-companion-and-upgrade-vouchers/ Find out more on www.turningleftforless.com Find us on social media: TLFL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turningleftforless   TLFL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turningleftforless   TLFL Twitter: https://twitter.com/turningleftfor    

WELCOMEQUESTION OF THE WEEK (from the group)Jessie Scott asked Anyone else have a hard time parting with points? I have plenty and the only award option I can find to PPT are overpriced due to peak dates on KLM. Weighing using points for non-ideal redemptions verses earning them on cash tickets stresses me out! The choice is 588k MR (Amex Membership Rewards) or $7500 for 5 economy RT (Round-Trip) LAX-PPT. That's not a great use of points but my kids are getting older and I'm trying to make as many memories as I can before they leave me. Thoughts or advice?Do you have a hard time parting with points when it's a less than optimal redemption?NEWS & ENHANCED OFFERSEnhanced Ink Offers - died early, but I appliedAre you eligible for a business card?What if you're not approved?WHAT BONUSES DID WE GET? How did Angie accidentally earn the Southwest Companion Pass? Do you know ALL of the ways to earn it?Amex Biz Banking bonus finally hitWorking on Charles Schwab Amex Platinum and Hilton BusinessTRIP UPDATES? Bali Traveling throughout Southeast Asia with friendsTip for booking the best seat on the longest flight in the worldNothing really for Joe - except what 80K AAdvantage miles can book HIGHLIGHT (Main Feature)Africa-back from the bush. Highs, lows, things to do differently and how to use points on a $$$$ trip. Here's some of her posts:Lounge HoppingFlying KLMTarangire National ParkMore from TanzaniaNgongoro CraterNdutu PlainsGame DriveSerengetiZanzibar & Bush PlanePark Hyatt ZanzibarQSuitesWrap-up (How everything was booked)WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOWErin Kilpatrick - more data points for turning a denial into an approval - DON'T GIVE UP!Where To Find UsFor questions, you can join us in the FREE 92,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. If you want to jump into more intermediate and advanced strategies, our Award Travel 201 community ($89.99 Where To Find the Award Travel 101 Community For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Our next meetup is located in San Antonio, TX on April 26–28, 2024, and it's SOLD-OUT. You can get on our wait-list, but to learn more visit Taco 'Bout A Fiesta! Support the AT101 Podcast/Community

Wie du deine American Express Membership Rewards Punkte nicht verpulverst! ▬ Über diesen Kanal ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Mit Dominik, dem "Travel-Insider", bekannt aus GALILEO (PRO 7), hast du genau den richtigen Kanal für mehr Komfort und Luxus beim Reisen gefunden. Erfahre hier auch, warum es auch für Dich Sinn macht, endlich Business Class zu fliegen und dabei nur den Economy-Preis zu bezahlen. Dann bist du hier genau richtig! Ich, Dominik Reichert, biete dir wöchentlich neuen Input und neue Tipps, um deine Reisen auf das nächste Level zu bringen. ▬ Weitere Infos zum Travel-Insider ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Viele weitere Informationen & verschiedene Deals findest du auf meiner Website: https://www.travel-insider.de ► Hier kannst du den kostenlosen Upgrade-Report downloaden https://www.travel-insider.de/upgrade-report ► Podcast: https://www.travel-insider.de/podcast ► Feedback und Fragen an podcast@travel-insider.de ▬ Meine Basis-Ausrüstung ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Lufthansa Flugbuchung: https://www.travel-insider.de/lufthansa ► Miles & More Kreditkarte: https://www.travel-insider.de/mmgold ► Mikrofon: https://amzn.to/3fmpm8P (Bei den Links handelt es sich um bezahlte Affiliate-Links. Dir entstehen dadurch keine Zusatzkosten.)  ▬ Noch mehr Videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Alle Videos von "Travel-Insider": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSjv8FRKjOQfCXmxNEwrQLg ▬ Social Media ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  ► Instagram: https://www.travel-insider.de/insta ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #amex #kreditkarte #punkte #einlösen

Aktuell sprechen leider etliche Meilensammler primär über Freundschaftswerbung von Amex Kreditkarten. Also nicht um Kreditkarten zu nutzen, sondern nur um die Karte zu bewerben, um einen Punktebonus zu erhalten. Doch nimmt das schon überhand? Oder handelt es sich gar um ein Schneeballsystem, da viele nur die Karte haben, um über Weiterempfehlungen noch mehr Punkte zu sammeln? Wer verdient damit und ist das gefährlich? Das schauen wir uns heute genauer an.  ▬ Über diesen Kanal ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Mit Dominik, dem "Travel-Insider", bekannt aus GALILEO (PRO 7), hast du genau den richtigen Kanal für mehr Komfort und Luxus beim Reisen gefunden. Erfahre hier auch, warum es auch für Dich Sinn macht, endlich Business Class zu fliegen und dabei nur den Economy-Preis zu bezahlen. Dann bist du hier genau richtig! Ich, Dominik Reichert, biete dir wöchentlich neuen Input und neue Tipps, um deine Reisen auf das nächste Level zu bringen. ▬ Weitere Infos zum Travel-Insider ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Viele weitere Informationen & verschiedene Deals findest du auf meiner Website: https://www.travel-insider.de ► Hier kannst du den kostenlosen Upgrade-Report downloaden https://www.travel-insider.de/upgrade-report ► Podcast: https://www.travel-insider.de/podcast ► Feedback und Fragen an podcast@travel-insider.de ▬ Meine Basis-Ausrüstung ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Lufthansa Flugbuchung: https://www.travel-insider.de/lufthansa ► Miles & More Kreditkarte: https://www.travel-insider.de/mmgold ► Mikrofon: https://amzn.to/3fmpm8P  (Bei den Links handelt es sich um bezahlte Affiliate-Links. Dir entstehen dadurch keine Zusatzkosten.) ▬ Noch mehr Videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Alle Videos von "Travel-Insider": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSjv8FRKjOQfCXmxNEwrQLg ▬ Social Media ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  ► Instagram: https://www.travel-insider.de/insta ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #Amex #Freundschaftswerbung #Kreditkarte

EPISODE 3 - QUESTION OF THE WEEK (from the Award Travel 101 Community)Jessica StanekNEWS & ENHANCED OFFERSAlaska Devalues award program Amex Centurion Lounges limited to cardholder -IHG 175K Card Offer - Ink 90K WHAT BONUSES DID WE GET?Ink Unlimited - Checkout this post on "What You Can Do With Your Chase Ultimate Rewards" Amex Gold referral - How I pulled 124,000 Amex Membership Rewards from paying bills I already had to payTRIP UPDATESAngie talked about rebooking her trip (how?) many times last week. Is it still on?HIGHLIGHT FEATURE - BOOKING TRIPS SMALL OR BIGJoe's recent trip with daughter Joe's Summer trip to Croatia with his almost 80 year old dadUnited Polaris (CLE-EWR-LHR-ZAG) - Thrifty Traveler Premium Plus subscription notice - use CODE: AT101 to save $105 different hotels from Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt - all on pointsSee Erin's "2 weeks in Croatia, Bosnia and Slovenia!" post that has been tucked away in my memoryPositioning Flight (DBV-VIE-MXP) - hardest piece to put togetherEmirates A380 5th Freedom Route (MXP-JFK). Which leads us to...WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOWChoice Hotels -  getting 2 Choice points for 1 Citi ThankYou Point AND booking awards (up to suites) all for the price of a standard award.Where To Find UsFor questions, you can join us in the FREE 90,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. If you want to dig into some of the less discussed strategies, our Award Travel 201 community is filled with those who want to dig into the weeds a little more. To book time with our team to discuss how to better your earning and burning strategies, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.You can also Email us or find us on TwittWhere To Find the Award Travel 101 Community For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Our next meetup is located in San Antonio, TX on April 26–28, 2024, and it's SOLD-OUT. You can get on our wait-list, but to learn more visit Taco 'Bout A Fiesta! Support the AT101 Podcast/Community

(Zu) häufig wird Amex (Membership Rewards) als das Beste (für Einsteiger) angepriesen. Und Miles & More nur auf Rang 2 gesehen. Das, dass nicht repräsentativ ist, zeigt auch der Faktencheck! Ein für alle mal wird hier aufgezeigt, welches Bonusprogramm tatsächlich die Nase vorne hat und warum! Lasst euch also nicht an der Nase herumführen, nur weil euch jemand werben möchte, um selbst viele Punkte abzukassieren. ▬ Über diesen Kanal ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Mit Dominik, dem "Travel-Insider", bekannt aus GALILEO (PRO 7), hast du genau den richtigen Kanal für mehr Komfort und Luxus beim Reisen gefunden. Erfahre hier auch, warum es auch für Dich Sinn macht, endlich Business Class zu fliegen und dabei nur den Economy-Preis zu bezahlen. Dann bist du hier genau richtig! Ich, Dominik Reichert, biete dir wöchentlich neuen Input und neue Tipps, um deine Reisen auf das nächste Level zu bringen. ▬ Weitere Infos zum Travel-Insider ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Viele weitere Informationen & verschiedene Deals findest du auf meiner Website: https://www.travel-insider.de ► Hier kannst du den kostenlosen Upgrade-Report downloaden https://www.travel-insider.de/upgrade-report ► Podcast: https://www.travel-insider.de/podcast ► Feedback und Fragen an podcast@travel-insider.de ▬ Meine Basis-Ausrüstung ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Lufthansa Flugbuchung: https://www.travel-insider.de/lufthansa ► Miles & More Kreditkarte: https://www.travel-insider.de/mmgold ► Mikrofon: https://amzn.to/3fmpm8P (Bei den Links handelt es sich um bezahlte Affiliate-Links. Dir entstehen dadurch keine Zusatzkosten.) ▬ Noch mehr Videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Alle Videos von "Travel-Insider": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSjv8FRKjOQfCXmxNEwrQLg ▬ Social Media ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Instagram: https://www.travel-insider.de/insta ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #amex #milesandmore #meilensammeln #bonusprogramm #vergleich #kreditkarte

  If you want to use your points to book an international Business or First Class flight, often the hardest part is just finding award availability. But if you have American Express Membership Rewards points, there's a great hack that can give you access to award seats across more than 30 different frequent flyer programs. Plus, until the end of this month, you can even get 50% bonus points when using this method. In this episode, Matt chats to Chris Chamberlin from Point Hacks who explains how transferring American Express Membership Rewards points to the Marriott Bonvoy program could be an excellent deal.   Episode contents: 1:36 - Fortnightly news round-up 8:49 - The Europe early bird sale season is beginning 12:32 - Interview with Chris Chamberlin about the Amex promo on transfers to Marriott Bonvoy   Links: AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions Fly Premium Economy to Europe from $1,828 Return This short-term transfer trick makes your Amex Membership Rewards points more valuable (Point Hacks article)   Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up: Virgin Australia “Switch-A-Roo” Gold & Platinum Status Match Virgin Australia Launches Partnership with Qatar Airways Qatar Airways Rewards: Velocity Members Get Priority over Qantas Qatar Airways, Emirates Upgrade Perth Flights to A380s Qantas Delays San Francisco Relaunch Until March 2023 Virgin to Bring Back In-Flight Wifi from Late 2022 New Zealand Drops Mandatory COVID-19 Tests on Arrival USA Proposes Mandatory Refunds for Aircraft Type Downgrades

Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss a last minute trip to Portland Maine, Shawn fighting for his insurance payout and Amex cracking down on FHR gaming. We also discuss a huge number of transfer bonuses, errors we make paying bills and Southwest's intriguing new Companion Pass offer. Episode Notes 5:13 - Last Minute Labor Day trip to Portland, ME 14:19 - Shawn's late, late travel insurance payout 16:46 - AMEX adds anti gaming FHR terms 20:14 - AMEX Membership Rewards bonuses 22:52 - Don't forget to turn on autopay! 34:33 - New Southwest Companion Pass offer   Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Thanks for tuning in to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast. I'm your host, Justin Vacula, here to help you travel the world at next to no cost through credit card points, miles, benefits, and rewards. Make money, save money, and take advantage of great deals! Thanks for joining me for podcast episode 64: New Amex Membership Rewards Cashout Option. Rather than cashing out American Express Membership Rewards through Charles Schwab or Morgan Stanley Platinum cards, business owners can now cash out Amex Membership Rewards at a comparable value of one cent per point. -- Main website including episode transcripts: https://hurdygurdytravelpodcast.com Referral links: https://hurdygurdytravel.com/donate-referral-links/ SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/hurdy-gurdy-travel Ebay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/hurdygurdytravelllc SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/hurdygurdytravelpodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast/id1489093490 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8EcIcoNU1HK4KKhQtTkAWw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast Google Play: https://www.play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/l5bmuntd4wpvtklvg42ejg42ejg4apiu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/HGTravelPodcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justinvacula Copy and paste the podcast RSS feed -- http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:706382626/sounds.rss -- to listen on your favorite podcast-playing platform!

Aufgrund der Corona-Krise zweifeln einige an dem Überleben von Airlines und deren Vielfliegerprogrammen. Doch vorweg, das Amex Membership Rewards Bonusprogramm ist unabhängig vom Tourismus und daher nicht gefährdet. Trotzdem suchen sie häufig nach Wegen, sich diese wertvollen Punkte auszahlen zu lassen. Und genau das schauen wir uns heute an, ob und wie das funktioniert.   ########### Gemeinsam optimieren wir dein Meilenkonto und skalieren es auf einen 6-stelligen Stand, damit du endlich Business Class fliegen kannst, ohne gleich Millionär sein zu müssen. Jetzt Hörkurs anhören: https://www.travel-insider.de/meilen-autopilot/     Shownotes   

Mit deiner Amex Kreditkarte kannst du mit diesem Trick 50% mehr Punkte sammeln und so noch schneller zum Freiflug kommen. Wie das genau funktioniert und was du dazu tun musst, zeige ich dir in der heutigen Podcastfolge. ########### Gemeinsam optimieren wir dein Meilenkonto und skalieren es auf einen 6-stelligen Stand, damit du endlich Business Class fliegen kannst, ohne gleich Millionär sein zu müssen. Jetzt Hörkurs anhören: https://www.travel-insider.de/meilen-autopilot/     Shownotes   

Här kommer ett faktaspäckat avsnitt om vad dina poäng från Amex egentligen kan användas till, och vad ditt Amex-kort är bra för. Vi går igenom skillnaden på "vanliga" Amex-kort och de som är co-brandade med SAS, pratar om fördelar som Priority Pass och Fast Track, och djupdyker i vad man kan göra med sina poäng. Det blir en matematisk övning som landar i varför det är fördelaktigt att satsa på SAS-korten om man jagar poängen, men kanske ett Platinum om man satsar på förmånerna. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NowBoarding, your daily travel news in 7 minutes or less. This is your host, Ed Pizza, bringing you the latest travel deals and travel news you need to know Monday through Friday.  No more worrying about missing out on the best deals.  Give us a couple of minutes every day and we’ll give you what’s going on in the world of travel. Look for links to all of today’s stories in the show notes on whatever podcast platform you’re listening.  And, please share the show with a friend! First up today is hunting for extreme luxury with your hotel points.  On the heels of a story last week about a private island that you could redeem your Hyatt points at, Frequent Miler has found a number of other luxurious opportunities for Hyatt award stays.  Some of these hotel rooms go for over $1,000 a night and can be booked with your Hyatt points.  You can also transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Hyatt to take advantage of these opportunities. Want a free night in a luxurious Presidential suite or first class on a long international flight?  Then you need to find Gilbert.  Where’s Gilbert? That’s exactly the name of this fun game that Gilbert from God Save the Points is playing.  Tune in before he’s gone. From good news to bad news, Gilbert also brings us the news that you may want to avoid South African Airways for future flights.  The airline is definitely going through some turmoil.  Similarly, we could see the end of Hong Kong Airlines in the next few days.  They’ve been warned by their regulator that they’ll lose their ability to operate flights this week if they can’t raise cash.  Check your reservations and look for alternate solutions if these airlines were in your plans. Berlin may finally be getting a new airport, almost 10 years after it was scheduled to open.  And, as Ben from One Mile at a Time points out, it’s only fitting that some executives say everything is great while others say the airport still has problems. Wrapping up today with a 30% transfer bonus from AMEX Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.  Virgin Atlantic has a strong product flying between London and the US.  But, they also have a friendly award chart that can get you to places like Japan without breaking your mileage bank. That’s a full wrap on today’s travel news.   That’s a full wrap on today’s travel news. If you’ve got a piece of travel news that you think I should feature on NowBoarding, you can e-mail me at ed@pizzainmotion.com, or find me on social media, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. And, you can find me blogging daily at pizzainmotion.com. And, since we’re still getting started on this new format, you can do me a big favor and leave me a review on whatever podcast platform you’re listening to.  Reviews and ratings are a huge part of what helps us reach a larger audience.  And, if you’re enjoying the show, please tell a friend.  That’s your travel news in 7 minutes or less.  I hope you’ll join us again on a future flight!  

Jen Yellin from Deals We Like is back this week with all the info you NEED to know to prepare for Amazon Prime Day! Find out how to get pre-Prime Day deals, extra discounts by redeeming as little as one Amex Membership Rewards point, and more. Our latest "10 Minutes or Less" segment features Darren Murph from The Points Guy. When it comes to visiting Key West, FL, he's got some AWESOME tips. Tune in to find out on how to save money on your hotel, why driving from Ft. Lauderdale can be better than flying and how to get on an exclusive island for just the price of lunch!LinksBest Amazon Prime Day Deals for 2019 — Deals We LikeThanks to Our Sponsor!AutoSlashAutoSlash's mission is focused and clear: to help you get the best possible rental car rate, and then to share their expertise with you so you have the best trip possible. They take the same flexible rates you find on the rental companies’ own sites and then apply the best coupons to them. Sometimes the savings are modest. A lot of times they’re big. Sometimes they’re massive. They do in minutes what it would take you hours to do. And they do it all for free.NowBoarding: The Official BoardingArea PodcastDon’t forget to check out the NowBoarding Podcast – with a NEW show format! Tune in for a recap of the week’s latest news, deals and top posts on BoardingArea!

  Matt discusses the upcoming Amex Membership Rewards changes, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer changes, the recent Cathay Pacific mistake fares, and more. This episode also features an interview with Clifford Reichlin, the founder of Australian Frequent Flyer.   Episode contents: 0:25 - Fortnightly news round-up 5:27 - Discussion on the upcoming Amex Membership Rewards devaluation 16:15 - Interview with Clifford Reichlin 29:40 - Introducing our "Ask Matt" segment   Links: Episode 2: AFF discussion thread - this is the place to discuss anything in this episode Got a question for Matt? Ask in our dedicated "Ask Matt" thread Upcoming webinar - "Amex Points Devaluation: What Now?" (23 January at 8pm AEDT)   Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Changes from 24 January Velocity Devalues KrisFlyer Transfers New Velocity Carrier Charges on Reward Flights China Southern Will Leave SkyTeam Bestjet Goes Bust, Tickets Cancelled Cathay Pacific Mistake Fares Honoured

Amex Membership Rewards is offering a 40% bonus on transfers to British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus through November 15th, 2018. These two loyalty programs can book flights with 29 different airlines—offering service to more than 1,000 destinations worldwide. Their pricing scheme is dramatically different from other loyalty programs, which means amazingly good deals on some itineraries, and horrible value on others. www.abroaders.com/228

Do the new Amex Platinum benefits justify the $450 annual fee? Get an expert breakdown on maximizing your Amex Membership Rewards and find out how the Personal and Business Platinum cards stack up against the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Citi Prestige cards. www.abroaders.com/platinum