Podcasts about frequent flyer miles

✈️ What Happens to Frequent Flyer Miles and Rewards Points After Divorce? | Los Angeles Divorce ✈️ It's not just houses and bank accounts—frequent flyer miles and credit card rewards can also be considered community property during a divorce! In this video, I'll show you how these “hidden assets” are handled under California law and how to protect your share.

✈️ What Happens to Frequent Flyer Miles and Rewards Points After Divorce? | Los Angeles Divorce ✈️ Did you know frequent flyer miles and credit card rewards can be considered community property in a California divorce? In this video, I'll walk you through how to handle these hidden assets the smart way—so no value gets left on the table.

The Capital One Venture X Business card is out with a massive welcome bonus of 750K points...but the devil is in the details. Is this card really worth it? (00:27) - Capital One Venture X Business card details Read our Capital One Venture X Business card review here. (03:47) - The welcome bonus is broken down into two pieces: 150K after $30K in 3 months, then 200K after $200K ($170K more) in 6 months (04:52) - What's the total earnings with 2x for spend? (05:25) - Is it worth it? 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 – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

Unfortunately, it's commonly recommended to open a lot of travel cards in order to earn the "sign up bonus" (SUB), but this can quickly lead to overwhelm, getting banned by banks and cause you to miss out on the truly great deals and a simpler system that could save you thousands on travel. In this episode, I outline the problems with opening too many travel cards and what the alternative is.✈️ NEW! Early Enrollment Is Open

There are some creative ways to use airline miles to fly further with less miles. In other words, you can see more and spend less. We'll talk about these fun tricks in today's episode. (01:00) - The validity of Etihad Guest Miles will be extended by 18 months based on qualifying member flight activity. We thought this means you have to credit paid flights to Etihad to extend your miles...but is that true? (04:20) - How do you handle domestic positioning flights? See our "Tips for booking positioning flights" episode 253 here. (09:30) - Amex targeted referral +5 points on travel & transit (11:21) - Learn more about Amex multi-referrals here. (11:27) - Amex Membership Rewards: You don't need a credit card to transfer to some partners Read more about this here. (15:10) - Chase: 80% transfer bonus to IHG through 4/30 (18:26) - Transfer bonuses (21:14) - Updates to popular award tools (22:56) - National Car Rental's One Two Free Promo Returns (27:43) - Virgin Atlantic jacks up Delta One surcharges departing Europe to more than $1,000 one-way Read more about dumping fees when booking Delta One here. (31:05) - Cautions about skiplagging / hidden city ticketing, etc... (37:34) - Married Segment Logic (42:23) - Start to End Distance Based/ Zone Based Award Pricing (47:25) - Mixed cabin award pricing (51:53) - Multi-partner awards (52:57) - Read Nick's post about Air Canada's United devaluation relief with multi-partner awards here. (58:59) - Creative routing (1:04:40) - Should people wait to get the other Hawaiian Airlines credit card (if they have one of the personal Hawaaiin credit cards already)? (There are two different consumer Hawaiian Airlines cards - one with Bank of Hawaii and one by Barclays (though confusingly both are issued by Barclays)). 

Work With Erica Erica and her husband Ben Goode, CPA discuss the benefits of travel credit cards over cash back cards, emphasizing the savings on taxes and the accumulation of travel miles for personal use. The conversation includes a case study of their upcoming family vacation to Mexico, breaking down the points earned from Delta and Marriott credit cards, resulting in significant cost savings on flights and hotel stays.    05:11 Business Credit Cards: Travel Rewards vs. Cashback 06:52 IRS Guidelines on Frequent Flyer Miles 10:56 Case Study: Using Business Credit Cards for Personal Travel 16:16 Accumulating Hotel Points 16:36 Cost Breakdown of the Stay 17:29 Booking Strategies and Room Upgrades 18:13 Maximizing Value with Points 22:06 Accumulating Marriott Points 30:04 Final Takeaways and Travel Tips   ____________________ Resources Referenced: IRS Frequent Flyer Announcement | https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/a-02-18.pdf Ep93 - Best Business Credit Cards: Travel Rewards vs Cash Back ____________________   Connect with Erica | LinkedIn | Website | Newsletter Connect with Ben | LinkedIn

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Julian KheelFounder and CEOPoints PathOver the last 15 years, Julian Kheel has become one of the world's top experts on travel rewards. He first learned the ins and outs of travel loyalty programs while flying more than 200,000 miles a year as a TV producer and director for World Wrestling Entertainment (and yes, of course it's all real). He expanded his expertise on travel topics in the following years, writing about travel for U.S. News and World Report, along with popular weekly columns for the travel rewards websites Frequent Miler and Travel Codex.Noting Kheel's growing following, he was recruited in 2016 to work at The Points Guy, the largest website in the world covering travel rewards, where he served as both Editorial Director and Director of Special Projects. He was the creator of the site's now‐annual “Best and Worst U.S. Airlines” special report, as well as personally authoring its first and second yearly editions, both of which drew attention from hundreds of media outlets across the country.Following his time at The Points Guy, Kheel became a Senior Editor at CNN covering both travel and finance topics, and launched the company's first e‐commerce division focused on travel rewards. Battling through the global stoppage in travel from the pandemic, he grew the small section from its infancy to over seven figures of annual revenue in only three years.In 2023, Kheel left CNN to become the founder and CEO of Points Path, a company that helps people utilize their travel rewards. The company's browser extension not only shows travelers the cost in points and miles of every flight directly in Google Flights, but also indicates whether using points or miles for each flight is the better deal. In just 8 months, Points Path has grown to over 40,000 users, and has been lauded by numerous travel publications.Kheel has appeared regularly as an analyst to discuss finance, travel and loyalty programs on national television segments for CNN, Bloomberg News, CNBC's “Squawk Box,” Yahoo Finance and Cheddar TV, as well as on ABC and CBS Radio. He has been quoted in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune, and many other print and web outlets on travel-related topics. He has also worked as a consultant for the “Big 3” US airlines, advising them on their frequent flyer programs.Originally from New York and South Florida, Kheel is a graduate of Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications with a bachelor's degree in television, radio and film production. His hobbies include managing his ever‐changing personal inventory of 25+ credit cards while maintaining a credit score of over 800.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason Elkins interviews Julian Kheel, founder and CEO of Points Path. Julian shares his unique journey from being a reluctant traveler to becoming an expert in travel rewards and frequent flyer miles. He discusses his experience working with WWE, the importance of understanding travel points, and how Points Path simplifies the process of finding the best flight deals. The conversation also covers tips for maximizing travel rewards, the value of credit cards, and the future of Points Path.takeawaysJulian Kheel initially disliked travel but overcame his discomfort through frequent flying for work.Points Path is a browser extension that helps users find the best flight deals using points or cash.Frequent flyer programs are more valuable than airlines themselves, especially post-pandemic.S Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.

Would you pay more for fully refundable rewards? What do you do with pets when you travel? These questions and more came up in our Ask Us Anything, Live Ep72, originally broadcast live on 2-5-25. (04:31) - Who were our most-helpful followers for the Million Mile Madness challenge? These followers will be eligible for prizes for their help! (13:31) - How would you structure your credit card strategy with a P2? See our podcast episode about 2-player strategies here. (17:45) - Frequent Miler is by far my favorite travel blog. What blogs do you follow and why? (19:47) - ​​Any tricks to apply for 2 cards in 1 day? I feel like I read a post on how to do this but I can't find it now. Find our credit card application rules by bank here. (24:02) - are you guys surprised at how many people completed the challenge? (25:00) - I know Greg went big with Alaska transfer, I'm curious how big the rest of the team has gone? And do any of you think the merger and Amex transfer will cause a devaluation soon? (28:32) - Any word yet on Chase's 1 million point giveaway winners (that ended last week)? (29:13) - any thoughts on aeroplan 25 status match from Marriott Titanium? could be interesting for booking economy award tickets for upgrades on long haul flights? (30:47) - Marriott & Hilton appear out of favor with you these days. Hyatt remains your favorite but If you don't or can't stay at Hyatt, what is now your hotel chain of choice between IHG, Choice, Wyndham or? (33:34) - new SW companion pass promo (personal card, 4K spend in 3 months): is this just through end of 2025? Seems like a great opportunity to try.I can make that spend in a week! (34:32) - ​​have any of you ever had to transfer airports in Taipei. i have a 4-hr layover during which i have to travel between airports with a carry-on. is that even possible? (36:24) - What are the best opportunities for long haul business class availability for 4 "when schedule opens?" With 4 travelers and bound by school schedules I want to book ahead but it's getting very hard. (38:37) - ​​Thoughts on the recent update to Citi's T&Cs on welcome bonuses for their strata premier when product changing. Seems like it's a blow against churning  (40:26) - How much more are you willing to pay for award ticket that is fully refundable? I find myself going for AA or United flights even though UA may be cheaper on LifeMiles for example (45:23) - ​​really curious... do any of you have pets? what do you do with them when traveling? (51:48) - How often do you folks buy points? I recently started buying IHG, Hilton, Avianca, and Avios points when they are on sale, and find it a great alternative for folks with low spend. (53:36) - any awesome hotel redemptions coming up for you guys? Subscribe and Follow

There are a few ways now where you can earn elite status on airlines entirely through hotel stays! This is sort of a new development that we're excited to discuss in today's podcast. (01:32) - Whoops: Forgot United offers elite earnings on award tickets (UA flights only) Find episode 288 here. (04:09) - IHG Choice Benefit annual lounge membership trick worked this year (05:58) -  One reader finds a way to get an offer to upgrade back to Amex Platinum for 50K bonus points after 2K spend. (08:03) - Alaska Biz Card 70K offer is back: 70K miles and Companion Fare™ Learn more about the Alaska Business card here. (09:27) - Costco card goes up to 5% at Costco Gas on 1/19/25. All other gas/EV will stay at 4% (12:32) - US Bank Altitude Go: beginning on April 15, 2025, cardholders will be limited to earning 4x on the first $2,000 in dining, takeout and restaurant delivery purchases each quarter. Learn more about that update here (13:45) - Sonesta credit card taking a siesta Learn more about the Sonesta siesta here (15:34) - Pay1040 fees up, down, all around (21:42) - Hyatt promo: Earn double elite night credits for stays at Under Canvas properties Read more about that Hyatt promo here (28:21) - Marriott Choice Benefit 40K expiry (33:30) - BA goes revenue-based (Read more about that change here (34:45) - Daily Getaways Dead: The program has been discontinued (36:29) - Marriott ->> United Premier Silver AND Air Canada Aeroplan 25K Read more about that here (40:59) - Hyatt ->> American Airlines Read more about this option here (50:49) - Hyatt Explorist/Globalist elite members can trade Hyatt points for status for a day (53:33) - Not as many shortcuts with Hyatt as with Marriott Read more about this here (1:03:00) - Should I mattress run with Advantage Hotels the rest of my way to AA Executive Platinum status? (1:06:14) - How do you value your time, for example when an hour of effort will save you a small chunk of change?

Lyn shares how her family saved $11,000+ on free flights, hotel and vacation rental stays across six trips in 2024. This included trips to Orlando, Costa Rica, Austin, New Orleans and more.Links and Resources:PODCAST #132: Last Minute Getaways Using PointsPODCAST #129: There's No Right Way to Use Your Points PODCAST #143: Using Your Points However You Want With Pam HowardPODCAST #131: Why You Need to Have Emergency PointsPODCAST #86: All About Capital One Venture XREGISTER --> How to Fly MORE in 2025 Using FEWER Points Free Webinar, Jan. 15 or 16: https://familiesflyfree.com/2025webinarHow to Leave a Podcast Review: FamiliesFlyFree.com/ReviewJoin the Families Fly Free Email List: FamiliesFlyFree.com/EmailLearn more about Capital One Venture X: FamiliesFlyFree.com/CapitalOnePodcastWant to learn my simple system to use miles and points to always fly for free? Come join my Families Fly Free membership, where you'll learn my expert process, receive personal support and get access to lots of great travel content and regular live webinars and Q&As. Learn more at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/joinJoin the Families Fly Free email list at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/emailGot questions about Families Fly Free? Email info AT familiestravelfree.com or text 844-403-2263

Alaska has announced that a premium card is coming in the Summer of 2025. They've given us just little bits of information so far, but in this episode, we'll talk about what those details are. (01:03) - Pre-register by 12/31/24. Get 500 miles now, 5K extra miles later if/when you sign up for card. (01:44) - Basic details...annual fee of $395 and earn Global Companion Award Certificates (05:20) - Receive waived award ticket fees ($12.50 partner award fee, not surcharges) (05:42) - Earn 3x miles on eligible foreign purchases 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 – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

A Southwest Companion Pass can be massively valuable if you use it a lot. In this episode of Coffee Break, we'll break down how you can fly with a friend for free using the Southwest Companion Pass. (00:26) - Overview - read our complete guide to the Southwest Companion pass here. (00:46) - What is the Southwest Companion Pass? (03:36) - What are the requirements to earn a Southwest Companion Pass? (04:28) - Which points count? (13:02) - Online Shopping for the Southwest Companion Pass through the Southwest Rapid Rewards shopping portal (14:25) - Hotel partners, or book hotels through Rocketmiles (15:03) - Rental Cars (15:09) - Referring businesses for SWABIZ (25K per business) 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 – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

In this podcast episode, travel rewards user Jon Gombola shares how learning not just how to collect miles and points but understanding how to use them most efficiently, paying the fewest possible points, has allowed his family to save more on travel than they could have ever imagined, enjoying trips to Grand Cayman, Hawaii, Aruba and more.Get access to Jon's secret of success: the Families Fly Free membership. Learn more at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/joinGet on our email list to get travel-saving tips every week at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/email Hear more travel rewards success stories on YouTube.com/FamiliesFlyFree.

If you learn a few advanced tricks, you can book awards for less miles than you'd think, and for better products or flights than you might think as well. (01:07) - About our Coffee Break: Earn miles while saving and paying for college | Coffee Break Ep31 | 10-28-24 | Podcast See episode 31 of Coffee Break "Earn miles while saving and paying for college" here. (01:36) - Giftcards dot com added fee - it still seems to be earning GCdotcom rewards, but might not last (02:14) - One reader says as of 2024, you can rollover 529s into Roth IRAs. Learn more about our ongoing challenge at https://millionmilemadness.com (05:44) - Quick recap SAS Eurobonus allows points pooling (Read more about SAS points pooling here.) (06:52) - Stephen is all booked! Read Stephen's Million Mile Madness journal here. (08:35) - Read Nick's Million Mile Madness journal here. (11:36) - Greg: "Speed and Style" Read Greg's Million Mile Madness journal here. (17:05) - Marriott Homes & Villas promo: Stay 2+ nights & spend $1k+ to earn 30K bonus points Read more about the Marriott Homes & Villas promo here. (18:24) - Choice enhances program in 2025 Read about Choice Privileges improvements coming in 2025 here. (20:19) - Virgin Atlantic's dynamic award pricing is live Read more about Virgin Atlantic's dynamic award pricing here. (23:03) - United increasing elite requirements for 2025 (24:41) - DOT Refund Rule (26:56) - JetBlue's excellent status match Find our episode about JetBlue's status match here. (27:39) - Last minute bookings/changes (29:53) - Same day changes (32:09) - What is Skiplagging? (35:37) - Mix cabins for lower prices (39:25) - Start to End Distance based pricing (43:37) - Weird pricing (45:50) - Distance based award tricks... (51:59) - Avoid sucky programs (1:01:33) - How can I time an Amex Platinum consumer card downgrade to gold card in order to get maximum credits from each, and what happens if I upgrade again later... would I get the benefits again?

Have you heard about our newest team challenge yet? The good news is we have some prizes to share this time, and the bad news is...it is proving to be way more challenging than expected! (01:25) - One reader sends their appreciation for the fresh look of our podcast on YouTube. (02:47) - You can find all our how-to videos on our Resources page here. (03:41) - Waived award redemption fees / surcharges, even on one-way tickets – with Cardless Qatar Card (08:02) - Citi adds Preferred Hotels iPrefer at 1:4 ratio [new transfer partner] (13:24) - Amex launches 200K Biz Gold / 250K BizPlat referral offers Learn more about the American Express Business Gold card here. Learn more about the American Express Business Platinum card here. (17:42) - Hawaiian Business Card duplicate account number issue resolved...and more thoughts about Hawaiian / Alaska merger (21:15) - Chase reduces travel protections (31:45) - What crazy thing . . . .did Air France do this week? (36:37) - Transfer bonuses from Citi to Virgin and Wyndham: Yay or nay? (39:23) - Million Mile Madness! Find out more about challenge updates and details here. (40:20) - SAS EuroBonus Millionaire basics... (42:29) - Is the SAS EuroBonus Millionaire promo worth it? (52:12) - Million Mile Madness 2024 - how you can participate and what you could win! (1:03:08) - Stephen's challenge status so far... Help Stephen with some tips (and potentially win an awesome prize for your tips) here. (1:05:14) - Nick's challenge status so far... Help Nick with some tips (and potentially win an awesome prize for your tips) here. (1:09:51) - Read our post on what still works for Amex airline incidental credits here. (1:12:25) - Find frequently asked questions about the SAS challenge here. (1:15:44) - Greg's challenge status so far... Help Greg with some tips (and potentially win an awesome prize for your tips) here. (1:26:15) - Check out Nick's FAQ post about the SAS EuroBonus promo (and our Million Mile Madness challenge) here. (1:28:08) - What are some best practices to make sure points don't expire?

We've been talking a lot lately about unique uses for Citi ThankYou points  such as transferring to Leading Hotels of the World, but how do you accumulate these points? That's what we'll talk about in today's episode of Frequent Miler on the Air. (01:20) - During Ask Us Anything, Greg said that Amex to Hilton transfer bonus would have to be 70% to match standard Chase to Hyatt transfer value. One reader thought of a situation where a 1.7 cents per point value could be reached via Bilt to Virgin Atlantic 125% transfer bonus for Platinum members. Watch our recent Ask Us Anything here. (07:53) - Hilton Aspire resort credit-eligible hotel list shrinks Read more about the Hilton Aspire resort credit eligible hotel list changes here. (09:29) - Targeted 120,000 Membership Rewards points Business Platinum upgrade offers Read more about the 120K Membership Rewards points Business Platinum upgrade offers here. (13:36) - Venture X and Venture X Business Cards: Hertz President's Circle status NOT ending 12/31. Read more about the Venture X card here, and the Venture X Business Card here. (14:50) - What crazy thing did Nick and Greg do? (They missed the 70K Hawaiian card bonus change to 50K, hours before discussing it on the podcast.) (15:10) - Listen to our conversation about the Alaska / Hawaiian merger here. (17:21) - What crazy thing did Barclays do? (21:15) - Targeted IHG double elite night credits on up to 2 stays through 12/31/24 (Read more here.) (28:01) - Wells Fargo Rewards® points now transfer to Virgin (29:02) - Targeted Avianca LifeMiles sale - 200% bonus (through MONDAY 9/30) (Read more here.) (31:46) - AA Targeted promo to get Loyalty Points when spending AA miles (32:37) - Melio business bill payment service now has paid membership tiers Read more about Melio here. (35:28) - Pepper Rewards adds point history and pending point information Learn more about Pepper here. (39:23) - Spirit updates, including removing redemption fees and free wifi for Gold members (40:55) - ThankYou Rewards quick overview and basics Find out about unique rewards you can get with ThankYou points here. (46:23) - Welcome bonuses Learn more about the Strata Premier card here. Learn more about the Double Cash card here, and the Custom Cash card here. (50:54) - Earn through spend... (1:01:02) - Targeted Bonuses (1:02:44) - Retention Bonuses (1:07:19) - 2 person (or "2 player") strategy (1:10:10) - A reader won 50K American Airline miles from a work event and is considering accumulating more...

The price to join Families Fly Free will be going up ANY day now. Join now at the current price and get your process in place to fly your whole family for free wherever you want to go throughout 2025 and beyond. Learn more at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/joinSouthwest announced lots of BIG news at its Investor Day on September 26, 2024. These big changes include partnerships with Icelandair, the ability to fly to Europe through new airline partnerships, more details about how their assigned seating will work, elite status changes and more. In this episode, I share my thoughts and analysis as someone who has followed Southwest for the last 10 years and worked with hundreds of families flying the airline many times each year, offering how this will impact flying for free on Southwest.Want to learn my simple system to use miles and points to always fly for free? Come join my Families Fly Free membership, where you'll learn my expert process, receive personal support and get access to lots of great travel content and regular live webinars and Q&As. Learn more at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join

Now that you've amassed a huge stash of Ultimate Rewards points after listening to Episode 271, how what? Today, we talk about the top 10 best (and bottom 5 worst) uses of Chase Ultimate Rewards points. 00:00 Intro 01:10 Announcements 01:12 New "How to" series on Youtube 02:54 Using buying groups to increase spend 04:10 Giant Mailbag: Online grocery is more broadly useful than you think 07:43 Card News 07:45 Increased offers on the Wyndham cards https://frequentmiler.com/increased-welcome-offers-on-all-3-wyndham-credit-cards-earn-up-to-80k-bonus-points/ https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-get-free-cruises-by-gaming-casino-status-matches/ 11:39 What crazy thing.....did Wyndham Rewards do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/apparently-wyndham-credit-card-points-never-expire-positive-change/ 17:00 Mattress Running the Numbers: Aeroplan to Marriott to MGM 23:41 Award Talk 23:47 United vs Aeroplan https://frequentmiler.com/united-vs-air-canada-which-is-the-better-chase-transfer-partner/ 29:59 Discount partner awards for United Premier status https://frequentmiler.com/united-giving-award-flight-discounts-to-premier-members-cardholders-even-on-partners/ 33:12 Which award search tool is best? https://frequentmiler.com/united-vs-air-canada-which-is-the-better-chase-transfer-partner/ 37:50 Graduate Hotels via Hilton Honors (earn & redeem is now live) 38:47 Main Event: Top 10 best and 5 worst uses of your Chase points 39:21 #10: Booking travel through the Chase Travel portal with the Sapphire Reserve at a value of 1.5c per points 40:40 #9: 70% transfer bonus to Marriott 42:07 #8 Transfer to Emirates and book first class from New York JFK to Milan or Newark EWR to Athens for 102,000 points + ~$130 https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-find-and-book-emirates-first-class-awards/ 44:41 #7 Transfer to United for positioning flights 48:10 #6: Transfer to British Airways Avios to fly Qatar Qsuites to Doha for 70K https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-find-qatar-q-suites-award-space/ 49:58 #5: Transfer to Iberia Avios to book business class from the east coast to Europe from 34K Avios one-way https://frequentmiler.com/best-uses-of-avios-british-airways-iberia-qatar-aer-lingus-finnair/ 53:33 #4: Transfer to Hyatt to book a suite https://frequentmiler.com/how-best-to-book-hyatt-luxury-suites/ 56:10 #3: Transfer to Air Canada Aeroplan and book a multi-partner award with a stopover for just 5,000 additional miles https://frequentmiler.com/nicks-6-country-5-airline-award-ticket/ 01:00:36 #2 Transfer to Flying Blue to book Air France or KLM Business Class for only 50K one way https://frequentmiler.com/air-france-klm-flying-blue-lowers-business-class-award-cost-from-the-us/ 01:05:33 #1 : Transfer to Hyatt to book hotels for great value 01:12:18 In-between: Cash out for $0.01 per point 01:14:18 The worst of the worst uses of Chase points 01:14:23 #5 Transferring to any program to book a low-value award 01:16:23 #4 Buying gift cards with your points 01:17:16 #3 Transfer to Marriott without a transfer bonus 01:18:45 #2 Using your points to shop at sites like Amazon 01:20:54: #1 Transfer points to IHG One Rewards 01:23:59 Question of the Week: How do you protect your miles and points? Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

It seems like we report a new loyalty program devaluation each week. Awards cost more, fees go up, etc.. But the U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants that to stop, sending letters to America's 4 largest airlines demanding information about loyalty program devaluations. In this Coffee Break episode, we'll discuss what this might all mean! (00:26) - U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants that to stop. Read more about this airline rewards probe here. (01:11) - Let's hear the press release... (03:15) - AA, Delta, Southwest, and United were ordered to submit information by Dec 4. Here are the categories of information requested... (09:17) - Details indicate a fairly deep understanding of loyalty program issues. (10:28) - What good might come out of this? (14:08) - What bad might come of this? (17:13) - Will anything happen at all? Visit 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 – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

Next week, they'll play in Mars. Join us this week as we break down the Mets jet-setting roadtrip and the contributions from trade deadline pieces. In the second half, we look at the games ahead and discuss it would feel to have the Mets' all-time-worst 40-win season broken by the White Sox. Can you remember the date of the last Mets game in Seattle? (28:35)

Sarosh Waghmar, the founder of Spotnana, shares his origin story and the journey of building a travel as a service platform. He started as a consultant and became obsessed with frequent flyer miles, which led him to launch a Yahoo News group called Spotna. He then started Spotnana as a business class discounted travel agency and eventually pivoted to building a platform for the travel industry. The goal is to provide trust, transparency, and a seamless travel experience by rebuilding the legacy infrastructure of the industry. The platform is open to corporations, travel management companies, and other technology companies to use and build upon. Spotnana is focused on building a platform that enhances the travel experience through AI and cloud technologies. They prioritize improving service and support for business travelers, providing a companion throughout their journey. The goal is to create a seamless and proactive user experience, offering real-time information and options to travelers. Spotnana aims to be a platform company, connecting all stakeholders in the travel industry and revolutionizing the distribution of prices and content. They believe in the importance of trust and putting customers first. Scaling challenges are managed through ruthless prioritization and staying true to values and principles. The future of travel includes AI-driven support, enhanced user experiences, and a focus on creating trust and value for customers. Takeaways Sarosh Waghmar started in the travel industry by launching a Yahoo News group called Spotna to share tips on maximizing frequent flyer miles. He then founded Spotnana as a business class discounted travel agency and later pivoted to building a platform for the travel industry. The platform aims to provide trust, transparency, and a seamless travel experience by rebuilding the legacy infrastructure of the industry. Spotnana's platform is open to corporations, travel management companies, and other technology companies to use and build upon. Spotnana is focused on enhancing the travel experience through AI and cloud technologies. They prioritize improving service and support for business travelers, providing a seamless and proactive user experience. Spotnana aims to be a platform company, revolutionizing the distribution of prices and content in the travel industry. Scaling challenges are managed through ruthless prioritization and staying true to values and principles. The future of travel includes AI-driven support, enhanced user experiences, and a focus on creating trust and value for customers. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sarosh Waghmar and Spotnana 01:05 Sarosh's Journey and Obsession with Frequent Flyer Miles 05:02 Transitioning from a Service-Driven Company to a Technology Company 07:43 Challenges in the Travel Industry and the Need for Trust and Transparency 09:46 Spotnana's Platform and its Users 12:10 Travel as a Service and Spotnana's Vision 15:25 Building a Platform and Enabling Innovation in the Travel Industry 20:15 Spotnana's Role as a Travel Agency and Technology Company 22:33 Balancing Innovation and Jeopardizing the Core Business 24:11 Leveraging AI and Cloud Technologies to Enhance the Travel Experience 26:37 The Importance of Being Proactive in Travel Support 29:22 Managing Scaling Challenges and Staying True to Values 31:53 Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Balancing Immediate Priorities 33:05 Spotnana's Vision and Focus on Building the Platform 34:39 Challenges of Hiring and Building a Team during Industry Shutdown 37:05 The Future of Travel: AI, Enhanced User Experiences, and Trust 40:02 Lessons Learned and the Journey Ahead Guest's Website: https://www.spotnana.com/ Guest's Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swaghmar/ Resources and Links: https://www.hireclout.com https://www.podcast.hireclout.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright/ 

Welcome to the May blockbuster season on Plot Spackle! Today the guys continue the Nicolas Cage tradition, and discuss National Treasure 2.  On this episode, Eric ponders the bare minimum of plot. John travels fathoms under the Deppths. And Richard want's to know what's in the book. So kidnap a leading political figure, go down a spooky tunnel, and listen to Plot Spackle! Music: TheFatRat - Epic https://lnk.to/ftrepic

Over the years, our family has found ways to make traveling with children more enjoyable, economical, educational, and easy. Listen in for tips you can use on your next family vacation.  Show Notes RELATED SCRIPTURE: - Psalm 37:23 - "The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey." - Proverbs 16:9 - "A man's heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps." RELATED BOOKS & BLOG POSTS: - Pack Up & Leave - This book details all the tips I shared in today's episode and more  - Vacation Planning - nine noteworthy websites I use when planning road trips - Kids Eat Free - a list of restaurants across the country where kids eat free - Dining Out for Less - how to save money on restaurant meals using Restaurant.com - Making the Most of Frequent Flyer Miles - how our whole family flew to Europe for free - EP 23: A Hill Country Christmas - a few of our family's favorite free things to do in San Antonio - How to Plan a Fun Staycation - tips for creating great vacation memories right here at home OTHER LINKS MENTIONED:  - Home School Legal Defense Association - my HSLDA card gets us homeschool discounts  - Garden & Arboretum Directory - search by state for botanical gardens (many of which are free) - Reciprocal List for Zoos - check this list for zoos across the country that offer free admission - National Park Free Days - a list of dates you can visit national parks without paying an entry fee - Every Kid Outdoors - fourth graders (and their families) get free park admission for a full year - Junior Ranger Program - kids can earn badges by doing educational activities at each park - Factory Tours USA - state-by-state list of manufacturers that offer free tours of their facilities - AAdvantage Dining Program - earn frequent flyer miles by dining out - Restaurant.com - buy $25 gift certificates for as little as $2 apiece - Paint by Sticker - a fun and mess-free activity for kids to enjoy in the car - BlueGreen Vacation Club - if you decide to give BlueGreen a try, please tell them Jennifer Flanders referred you

American Airlines status isn't as easy as it used to be, but there are some shortcuts for those who think they'll be flying American Airlines enough to really want it. We'll discuss those shortcuts in this episode of Frequent Miler on the Air. (00:58) - Reader, Matt has been frustrated by Bilt's customer service... (Mailbag) (07:16) - AAdvantage® Aviator Red World Elite MasterCard (Card Talk) Find out more about this card here: https://frequentmiler.com/AviatorRed/#Goto We covered these a year ago in the show: Amassing American Airlines Miles | Ep199 | 4-22-23, which you can find here: https://frequentmiler.com/amassing-american-airlines-miles/ (10:22) - AAdvantage® Aviator Silver World Elite MasterCard® (Card Talk) (19:01) - Capital One switches Venture card from Visa to MasterCard...but switches Venture X Biz from MasterCard to Visa (Crazy Thing) (22:03) - Transfer bonus from Citi to Accor (Mattress Running the Numbers) (26:26) - Strawberry Hotels (formerly Nordic Choice) Summer Pass (Mattress Running the Numbers) (33:42) - Etihad A380 first class apartment awards available New York to Abu Dhabi (Award Talk) (37:48) - Qatar cards from Cardless (Award Talk) (39:56) - Daily Getaways (Award Talk) Read more about the Daily Getaways here: https://frequentmiler.com/daily-getaways-2024-complete-preview-of-all-the-deals/ Main Event: Shortcuts to AA elite status (45:26) - American Airlines Elite Overview (48:40) - Loyalty Point Rewards (50:42) - Shortcuts to American Airlines Elite Status (1:04:03) - What is the role of AI in the travel-hacking space? (Question 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

In this episode, we're talking about one of my favorite topics: How to use travel rewards to fly and stay for free. Our guest, Lyn Mettler, discovered in 2015 a way for her family of 4 to use travel rewards to always fly for free. Today, she teaches hundreds of families her simple system through FamiliesTravelFree.com. She thinks she's saved around $75,000 using her simple point system over the years. That's some serious cash if you ask me. We talk about it all in this episode, including how to get you to as many places as possible and bring as many people with you for as few points as possible; instead of credit card hacking, you will get an understanding of the right card to put your everyday spending on, why she's a huge fan of the SouthWest companion pass, and Lyn's signature tips to save on HALF your next Disney trip. If this is your year to travel, but you'd like to spend as little money as possible, this episode is for you. In fact, you're going to want to share it with everyone you know because the tips are right on the money. Links Families Fly Free website Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do it without you. To support the show, please subscribe or share the word about this show in your circles. Sign up for our newsletter or follow me on Instagram to keep up with everything happening in the world of Everyone's Talkin' Money. You can download 10 Money Questions to Ask Yourself Free Money Guide https://etmpod.link/10moneyq and leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm.  Episodes will be live on YouTube in March. Subscribe now https://www.youtube.com/@EveryonesTalkinMoney.  Sign up now for my course, Unf*ck Your Money, which is open until April 3rd. Visit etmpodlink.com/unfmoneycourse and use code ETM for a $100 discount at checkout. Episode Timestamps (00:10 - 00:46) Frequent Flyer Miles and Free Flights (02:54 - 04:06) Maximizing Travel Rewards for Free Flights (11:14 - 12:34) Capital One Venture X Card Benefits (21:49 - 23:37) Discovering the Benefits of Travel Rewards (24:18 - 25:51) Maximizing Travel Points for Free Flights (30:10 - 31:03) Tips for Saving on Disney Vacations (33:55 - 35:42) Travel Card Strategies and Family Adventures (38:50 - 40:18) Saving Money for Travel Sports Sponsors Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don't wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it's the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM.  Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com.   Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lyn answers some great questions from listener Jamie about options if you don't want to fly Southwest out of your home airport, how you really can pay 7,500-10,000 points per flight and if you should use Chase Freedom Unlimited for your everyday spend. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards...Learn moreDownload Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free...https://familiestravefree.com/7hacksSee More...My DVC Points Podcast Episode 265: Why Lyn Was RightBONUS Episode: $7000+ Saved Flying Free as a Single Parent to College Visits, Hawaii, Yoga Retreats & More Send your questions to info AT familiestravelfree.com Join Families Fly Free by Friday, Feb. 23 and work 1-on-1 with Lyn!Get...1-on-1 Zoom call with Lyn to map out your family's personal fly-free plan (until all slots she can possibly do are full, something she hasn't offered in YEARS)Attend 4 weekly live Zooms, beginning Feb. 29, with Lyn teaching her Fly Free Formula LIVE for the first time EVER and ask questionsBONUS: Detailed breakdown of EXACTLY how Lyn saved $16,000 in 2023 using travel rewardsAll you have to do is join at FamiliesFlyFree.com by clicking the Start Flying Free button.We also now offer payment plans by selecting Afterpay at checkout. Choose from 4-12 plans, starting at $87/month.

How much did Lyn's family save flying and staying free in 2023? She totals up their savings across 10 trips to 8 different destinations for you in this episode and explains how you can do the same. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards...Learn moreDownload Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free...https://familiestravefree.com/7hacksRelated Episodes:Episode 105: Turks & Caicos: The Good and the Bad

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There's 1 mistake that Lyn sees travel hackers make again and again that complicates travel rewards and prevents them from taking as many free trips as possible. She reveals this very common mistake in this episode...Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards...Learn moreDownload Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free...https://familiestravefree.com/7hacksRELATED PODCASTS:Episode 126: My Fly Free Formula REVEALED

Are you traveling as much as you could be or want to be? Lyn explains the concept of "under-traveling" and encourages you to truly consider this question. If you aren't traveling as much as you want, consider using travel rewards to bring your family up to the level you DO want to travel. She shares inspiring stories of families who have done that in 2023.Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards...Learn moreDownload Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free...https://familiestravefree.com/7hacks

Save 20% on a Families Fly Free membership as part of a limited-time offer this holiday season for podcast listeners ONLY. Use code PODLOVE20 at FamiliesFlyFree.com to save for a limited time!What travel "hack" can save you the most possible points when flying that's simple and easy to do? Lyn shares her No. 1 airline points-saving hack in this week's episode. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards...Learn moreDownload Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free...https://familiestravefree.com/7hacksRelated Episodes: #5: There IS a Best Airline If You Want to Fly Your Whole Family Free and It's... #16: What's the Cheapest Day to Fly? My Top Travel Hacks to Save on Airfare #31: Top 10 Mistakes People Make Flying Free

There are SO many different ways to use travel rewards and none of them is wrong except for NOT using them. Lyn explores a common concern of Families Fly Free members that they aren't using their points in the "right way" and shares some of the most common ways she sees people using miles and points. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards...Learn moreDownload Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free...https://familiesflyfree.com/7hacks

While I did a lot of things right when first beginning my travel rewards journey, there are also some things I wished I'd done and mistakes I made that I wished I hadn't. I share 5 things that I wish I'd done when first starting in travel rewards in this week's episode. 

Get a primer on the basics of how to use travel rewards to fly and stay for free in this episode of the Families Fly Free podcast. Lyn shares how she takes a much simpler approach to travel hacking to reduce overwhelm.

There are a LOT of reasons to fly for free but here's one Lyn has never thought of that is probably one of the best! She also shares briefly about her recent trip to Paris in this episode.

Hey Listener, I hope you've saved up your Frequent Flyer Miles because Dr. John Funk is back on the show to talk about his flag collection. Every Time he visits a new country he buys it's flag and adds it to his collection. Topics this week include: Warning: WYI? Does not represent the view of the government of the United States of America and our tax dollars at work. Enjoying flying the unfriendly skies. Giving up some freedoms to keep your belt on. A true collection episode. Where do you buy flags at? The 3 bar flags of Europe and your host is glad we don't have a King. Figuring out how to design and market your flag. The illusion that is Las Vegas. A kickball in the middle of a bedsheet. Getting to sit at the big NATO table and Thin Mints for world peace. Stumbling upon the Brussels Beerfest. Everyone knows Michael Jordan. Trough Talk. What are you favorite bars to visit in the world? Trying not to anger the Greeks. How to get around in a country where you don't speak the language. What's the weirdest country that you've ever visited? Well, we might die. A special guest appears on the show that begins to plot your host's death. The curse of the seaweed chips. Getting food poisoning in a foreign land. Kentucky: America's Pizza Capital. Laughing at my cries for help. Destination Unknown. North Korea, a bad country to black out in. The secret to a good Trump impression. Taking the ol' Elon Musk dick rocket to space.

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Traveling for free doesn't have to be overwhelming, confusing or time-consuming. In this episode, Lyn shares 5 steps you can take to instantly simplify your travel rewards strategy, while still allowing you to accomplish all your travel goals.Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards...Learn moreDownload Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free...https://familiesflyfree.com/7hacks Register for Lyn's "How to Do Disney in 2023 Without Going Broke" FREE webinar, Thursday, March 16 at 3pm ET, 2pm CT, 1pm MT, Noon PST HERE.

Are you unsure about flying free if it involves Southwest Airlines? I often hear people say, "But I'd rather fly Delta..." In this episode, Lyn explains what you're truly saying no to, so you can make a more informed decision. Register for Lyn's "How to Do Disney in 2023 Without Going Broke" FREE webinar, Thursday, March 16 at 3pm ET, 2pm CT, 1pm MT, Noon PST HERE.

Join me at my upcoming FREE webinar on "How to Earn the Southwest Companion Pass for 2023-2024" Thursday, Feb. 16 at 3pm ET, 2pm CT, 1pm MT, Noon PacificRegister at FamiliesFlyFree.com/webinarFamilies Fly Free member Michele Sharples, who considered herself a savvy travel hacker, shares how the membership helped her to learn new things, simplify and stay up to date on the key information she needs from a trustworthy source.Related Episodes: 5 Common Mistakes With Travel Rewards in 2022 How We Saved $7,700 Across 22 Free Flights Stop Applying for Too Many Travel Cards! There's a Simpler Way... Get on the fast-track to flying your family free inside Families Fly Free. Learn more...https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join

It's time to plan your 2023 travels! Lyn offers 5 travel planning tips to help you decide where to go and save as much as possible in 2023. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards...Learn moreDownload Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free...https://familiesflyfree.com/7hacks Resources: Our Family's 2022 Travels on Instagram (90-sec video; be sure to follow us on Instagram!) Travel Freely Related Podcast Episodes:Why My Family Is Buying Annual Travel Insurance

Crowley sounds like crap. Is turkey overrated? Tom Rinaldi is really racking up those frequent flyer miles. 

#89: Award travel pro Tiffany Funk joins Chris to talk about booking flights with miles, the advantages of having travel flexibility, the ins and outs of transferring points, ways to put your points and miles to good use, and the best sites/tools for booking award travel.Tiffany Funk (@tebfunk) is the co-founder and president of point.me, a one-stop tool for maximizing points and miles. She's also the Executive Director for the premium travel site One Mile at a Time. Having visited over 80 countries and written more than 300 travel blog posts, Tiffany ​​is one of the world's top experts on airline award travel and loves sharing her passion with travelers on frequent flyer programs, earning and redeeming miles, and maximizing points.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/award-travel-tiffany-funk Partner Deals Inside Tracker: $200 + 34% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by scienceDaffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choiceDeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the webVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever wornPoint.me: First month for $1 with code ALLTHEHACKS Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Tiffany Funk: Twitter | Website | LinkedInOne Mile at a timepoint.me (first month for $1 with code ALLTHEHACKS)Expert FlyerFlightsFromGoogle FlightsLoyalty ProgramsAeroplanAmerican AdvantageFlying BlueUnited MileagePlus Full Show NotesIntroduction to Tiffany Funk  (00:00)Award flights vs. redeeming points for cash back (01:31)General guideline to aim for when redeeming points through loyalty programs as opposed to a credit card portal (03:47)Determining the best value of your points (05:44)Tips for using points to purchase multiple tickets (09:12)Transferring points: where to start (15:18)Flexible points (20:46)The sweet spot for when to book a trip (25:01)The best use of points when you have flexibility (26:55)Things you can do with miles that you can't do with money (27:58)Advantages of having a destination, itinerary, or dates that are flexible (29:19)  Amazing trips with better availability for someone with points (33:30)Using points on airlines vs. hotels (39:06)Why technology has made it difficult for people to use points for flights, and what to expect in the future (43:32)The secret to point.me's success (45:33)How point.me works (51:09)How to save money on your first month of point.me membership (53:46)Chris's airline search advice (55:04)Listener suggestion: find flights using FlightsFrom.com (56:08)Tiffany's tool recommendations for reward travel (58:12)Married segment itineraries (59:47)How to get a good sense of how much a trip may cost (1:01:35)Hacks to reach your mileage goals (1:03:30)Chris addresses the issue of the difficulty in combining points for a trip and provides tips for getting around certain obstacles (1:06:26)Tiffany Shares Her Opinion on the Best Use of Your Points (1:11:59)How can point.me teach users to build better reward travel booking skills? 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Jimmy Song (Bitcoin educator, programmer) rejoins me to chat about how Airline Miles are the original altcoins and how there are similarities in the fiat mindsets around chasing miles/points, and altcoins. We discuss: Why the airline industry is the way it is Fiat mindset in miles chasers and DeFi chasers Altcoiners chasing airdrops and yield Secure property rights vs fuzzy property rights CTV Links: Article: Bitcoin Songsheet: Airline Miles Are The Original Altcoins Article: Bitcoin Songsheet: Private Property and Covenants Twitter: @jimmysong Site: ProgrammingBitcoin.com Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Braiins.com Voltage Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com(code LIVERA) Stephan Livera links: Show notes and website Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

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The first stop on the journey is Cedar Hill, Texas (not to be confused with Dallas, Texas), to chat with the ever so charismatic Jazmin Moragne (IG @howdoulado).  Jazmin is a flight attendant and certified practicing Doula.  Join us as we laugh and discuss how she happened upon an initial career that once terrified her, and is transitioning to a more fulfilling career as she evolves.   Join on us on the journey: IG: @nextstoploading Twitter: @nextstoploading FB: @nextstoploading YouTube: Next Stop Loading (launched the day after) Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: https://linktr.ee/nextstoploading For business inquiries nextstoploading@gmail.com