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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! We start this week catching up on Richard's latest Frontier Tales and the magic of his niece's first flight. Ed borrows Richard's soapbox to talk about an upcoming change at Disney World. We also take a look at the first SLH hotels that are integrated into Hilton Honors. Lastly, we break down recent United Airlines credit card increased sign-up bonuses and whether you should be taking advantage of it now. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community. Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Richard made the smart choice to ditch us this week and hang out with his family at Disney World. That means we're stuck with Julian Kheel, founder of Points Path, stepping up to the microphone to fill in. We wanted to know what was in Julian's wallet and also figure out what the latest details are regarding Points Path. Julian has added a ton of new features since the last time he was on the show. We also get Julian's thoughts on American Airlines' flight attendants turning down a big raise and doubling down on a potential strike during the summer travel season. Lastly, we're taking a look at some comments from United Airlines CEO, Scott Kirby, that have definitely raised some eyebrows. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community. Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! How long is too long on a 737? Richard and Ed disagree on whether they would fly one of the longest routes on a 737. Vasu Raja is out at American Airlines amidst a rocky road ahead for the airline. Ed recaps his recent stay at Chicago Athletic Association, a historic Hyatt property in downtown Chicago. He also walked through Fontainebleau, the newest casino resort in Vegas and offers his first impressions. Lastly, they wrap up the show answering a question from the Slack Community about whether AAA rates at hotel qualify for elite status. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community. Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! We're starting off the show this week catching up on Richard's trip to Chicago with his kids. He dives into a great stay at the Park Hyatt Chicago and his first time at Wrigley Field. After that, we dig in to the refunds Richard and I did (and did not) receive from United. Lastly, we wrap up looking at a new Marriott credit card offer and a Southwest companion pass offer. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community. Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! It's a crazy travel day for both Richard and Ed. Richard ended up stuck in Houston and....Frontier saved the day? We're also discussing Frontier's move to eliminate most change fees and to restructure their flight bundles. Richard wasn't the only one to get stuck on the road today. Hear why Ed is also chasing United for a refund. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community. Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! We are covering A LOT of ground this week with a ton of travel stories. Here's what's on our radar this week: Congress Wants Automatic Refunds For Flight Cancellations New Wells Fargo Business Credit Card Marriott Homes And Villas: Earn 50,000 Points For Paid Stay AirBnb Is Staring A Loyalty Program But Doesn't Know What That Is United Is Shutting Down Paid Searches On Their Website Chase Sapphire Preferred And Reserve Bump Sign-Up Bonus To 75,000 What Is JetBlue Doing In Puerto Rico? And, what are Spirit and Frontier Doing? Disneyland Gets Approval For Their Long-Awaited Expansion Delta Dropping China Flights Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! African safaris are one of the most aspirational trips people plan. For many, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience that can break the bank. We're joined by Howie Rappaport this week to help you use miles and points to defray some costs on what may be the most expensive vacation you plan. He also has a review of JW Marriott Masai Mara, a fabulous property to redeem points at. And, it's been a while since Richard has had a crazy Frontier Airlines experience. We round out the show with Richard sharing the latest Frontier adventure. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Richard is sharing his Bonvoy moment, scoring baseball tickets using his Bonvoy points. Ed is sharing pictures of a Slack community member's great trip to Algarve. He also recaps his son's behind-the-scenes trip to Disney World They're also discussing the rollout of Mr. And Mrs. Smith properties as a part of World of Hyatt. Lastly, Richard is taking a swing at The Final Two Pennies. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community. Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! NOTE: Even if you don't watch us on YouTube on a regular basis, this short episode is highly visual. Screenshots and pics of new properties. We're trying a new format for some breaking news. Hyatt announced the rollout of the first Mr. And Mrs. Smith properties to join World of Hyatt. Ed is flying solo for a short walkthrough of how the rollout looks. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community. Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Plenty to discuss this week! First up, we're answering a question from the Slack community about Hyatt's Guest of Honor benefit. From there, we're talking about a great new benefit for Bilt members, including a free helicopter ride for Bilt Platinum members! We're also digging into some really interesting numbers on airline credit cards. Lastly, we're sharing a brief update on the SLH integration with Hyatt. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community. Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! We're back to telling stories. Richard and Ed are sharing how they developed their love of travel and how they've earned and redeemed millions of miles to get where they are today. They also dig in to this year's Daily Getaways deals. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community. Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Ed and Richard are telling stories this week. They're both digging into their travel history to share stories they haven't talked about in detail on the podcast before. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community. Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! We've got a VERY full docket today. We're going to zoom through a bunch of stories: Hyatt has a double elite night promotion Richard and Ed recap their Hyatt NYC stays this week United seat alert feature United mileage pooling is live Priority Pass changes for Chase Sapphire Reserve and Ritz-Carlton cards Robinhood's new credit card AMEX Hilton Business card gets crushed Southwest expanding at DFW? If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community. Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! United launches two new features this week. They launched the ability to pool miles amongst a group of family members or firends. United also launched a seat alert feature that will notify you if a better seat becomes available and, in some cases, move you to a better seat. Meanwhile, JetBlue is shrinking in a pretty big way. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community. Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! On the heels of Bilt Rewards losing American Airlines' Aadvantage as a partner, they announced a new partnership with Alaska Airlines. If you don't know why that's a big deal, you'll definitely want to listen to this episode. I also pose the question to Richard, would he fly on a Boeing 737 MAX right now? Would he fly on one with his family? We both have interesting answers to this question. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community. Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Click here if you want to contribute to Ed's daughter's fundraiser. Richard lucked his way into a free Disney VIP tour and shares his opinions of the value (if you're a paying customer). Ed was at the Rio in Las Vegas this week and got to experience the newly renovated Rio rooms just as the property is joining the World of Hyatt. Read his full review. Lastly, Ed and Richard are breaking down whether the Marriott credit card offer for 5 free nights is better than the points offers they discussed on a previous episode. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community. Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! We're talking about Marriott's big credit card bonuses this week. Hyatt has released their award chart changes for 2024. Bilt has a new benefit for Platinum members. And, Cap One Venture X has a new 5X earning category. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Richard is back from overseas and we're breaking down his MSC cruise. Bilt Rewards is offering up their own bracket for March Madness.....and you can redeem points for Final Four tix! Ed notches his 49th state, he and Richard compare notes on speakeasy visits. And, airlines are raising checked bag fees. Will Richard's head explode? If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Clint Henderson joins the show while Richard is off galavanting in Europe. He just got off a Starlux flight from Taipei and he shares his initial thoughts. Clint also wants to defend recent Delta AMEX changes, and we can't wait. We also review Bilt Milestone Rewards and the recent bad news that Hyatt is losing their partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! No, Richard didn't get Bonvoyed. But, Ed is wishing Richard farewell as he heads out for a European cruise. Ed and Richard are doing a deep dive into the Hilton Honors program in response to a listener e-mail. They're discussing elite status, benefits, credit cards and the overall value proposition of the Hilton Honors program. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard and Ed are joined by Julian Kheel, founder of Points Path. Points Path is a free Google Chrome extension that helps you figure out if it's better to pay cash for your next flight or redeem miles. It's free to download and free to use. The Delta AMEX credit card portfolio has been scrambled like a good plate of eggs. The gang tries to make sense of it. And, Frontier has announced business fares. Are these actually helpful to business travelers? If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! If you'd like to win a free year of Thrifty Traveler Premium, just subscribe to our YouTube channel and send us a screenshot of your subscription for a chance to win. You can send that to [email protected], text it to 571-293-6659 or DM Ed on social media (@pizzainmotion on Twitter, FB and Instagram). You can also earn extra chances to win by joining our Slack commmunity (more info on that below). Richard and I are joined by Seth Miller of paxex.aero and Dots, Lines and Destinations. We're discussing the government stepping in to block the JetBlue merger with Spirit and the knock-on effects. There's a real possibility an airline files bankruptcy this fall, and the failure of this merger is a contributing factor. Seth is also weighing in on Alaska and Hawaiian merger, American Airlines new flight to Japan and why United is a bit excited about Guam. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! If you'd like to win a free year of Thrifty Traveler Premium, just subscribe to our YouTube channel and send us a screenshot of your subscription for a chance to win. You can send that to [email protected], text it to 571-293-6659 or DM Ed on social media (@pizzainmotion on Twitter, FB and Instagram). You can also earn extra chances to win by joining our Slack commmunity (more info on that below). Richard takes a swing (and a big miss) at Airbnb. Marriott announces MGM partnership details. Richard and Ed are underwhelmed. The government blocks the JetBlue/Spirit merger. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! If you'd like to win a free year of Thrifty Traveler Premium, just subscribe to our YouTube channel and send us a screenshot of your subscription for a chance to win. You can send that to [email protected], text it to 571-293-6659 or DM Ed on social media (@pizzainmotion on Twitter, FB and Instagram). You can also earn extra chances to win by joining our Slack commmunity (more info on that below). There's still time to donate to our Pinky Swear fundraiser. Check out this episode if you want to learn more. We ran out of time last week to discuss Ed's credit card strategy for 2024 so we're digging into it now. We're also talking about the newest 737 MAX issue and how Richard's comments about the MAX really didn't age well. Lastly, the Capital One Venture X is losing a key benefit in 2023. Was it valuable or is this a nothing burger? If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Hope you enjoy the show!

A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! There's still time to donate to our Pinky Swear fundraiser. Check out last week's episode if you want to learn more. Summer and Julian are back with us this week. We're discussing loyalty program changes, elite status and everyone's credit card picks for 2024. We're all over the place in this episode filled with laughter and good advice to tackle the new year. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! There's still time to donate to our Pinky Swear fundraiser. Check out last week's episode if you want to learn more. Richard and Ed are looking ahead to 2024 and trying to figure out what the year looks like for them from an elite status standpoint. Will Richard actually stick with an airline? Is Ed really going to give United another really big check? Are these two guys really this crazy? If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

It's time to recap 2023 from a travel perspective for both Richard and Ed. We're going over all the stats from the past year, the good, the bad and the ugly. We're also recapping the incredible AirFrance deal that ended up dying for most folks. And, we've got a great matching opportunity if you're looking to donate to a great cause. We're joined by Erica Campbell, the CEO of Pinky Swear, an incredible organization originally conceptualized by an entrepenuerial 9-year old. Listen to Erica tell us more about the mission of Pinky Swear. One of our listeners, Corey, will be matching the first $500 in donations to our fundraiser. On top of that, Miles To Go is also matching the first $500 in donations. Help us max out our donations this year! DONATION LINK If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! And, Thrifty Traveler Premium is why I had a 3-hour head start on the best deal of 2023. AirFrance was offering business class seats for 13,500 miles one-way. And, then it got even better when the seats were 1,500 miles one-way. Sadly, many of the reservations got canceled. Did your booking survive?

A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! And, Thrifty Traveler Premium is why I had a 3-hour head start on the best deal of 2023. AirFrance was offering business class seats for 13,500 miles one-way. And, then it got even better when the seats were 1,500 miles one-way. Richard and Ed are also breaking down their Disney World trips from last week. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

A big thanks to our new sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! Ed and Richard are joined by Jared Kamrowski, the founder of Thrifty Traveler. We're talking about the value of a Thrifty Traveler Premium subscription, new features as well as Richard and Ed's favorite features. Jared sticks around to share his thoughts with the guys on the surprising announcement that Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are merging. What does this mean for travelers? If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

A big thanks to our new sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! Richard and Ed are breaking down all of the recent Hyatt changes. Milestone Rewards become much more valuable and Hyatt adds tons of flexibility to transfer/gift these benefits to others. Ed is also recapping two Hyatt properties in Chicago, Park Hyatt Chicago and Chicago Athletic Association. Lastly, Ed announces that he's giving away a free 1-year United Club membership to a lucky member of the Slack community. You still have time to join! If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

A big thanks to our new sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! Richard and Ed are recapping Black Friday and the deals (or lack of deals) they took advantage of. They also discuss how to earn at least 10 points per dollar on dining using any credit card and 16 points if you have the Bilt Mastercard as part of a special promotion this month. Finally, Ed and Richard are both a little surprised that Southwest is offering lounge access to some of their customers. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

A big thanks to our new sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! Richard and Ed are recapping the recently announced Alaska Airlines changes. These changes represent a massive shift in how listeners can get value from the Alaska Airlines program in the future. Ed is also recapping his time in Lisbon and London including a stop at the Great Scotland Yard hotel. And, apparently, Richard and Ed are dressing alike. Why aren't you watching the shenanigans? If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

Ed lands in Lisbon and hops right on camera with Richard to record this week's episode. Richard and Ed are discussing United's tweaks to status qualification. They're also answering a listener question about the best use of Alaska miles. And, they're discussing two current events. First, the AARP British Airways discount is back. And, it seems that Hyatt is making it easier to redeem Globalist Suite Upgrades. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

Richard and Ed are recapping the Disney 5K that they ran together. They both survived though Ed is still having trouble walking a few days later. They also answer a listener question about surcharges on award flights to Europe. After that, they breakdown apparent changes to Marriott Suite Night Awards. Is this a positive or a negative change? Hyatt announces an offer to purchase Mr. and Mrs. Smith gift cards that comes with elite night credit. This could be a sneaky good way to finish off Globalist status in 2023 or a great head start in 2024. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

Bilt Rewards launches their latest Rent Day promotion with up to a 150% transfer bonus to Emirates Skyrewards. Southwest Airlines announces changes to earning status and redeeming your Rapid Rewards points. Our friends at Dots, Lines and Destinations point out a Delta change we missed. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

Delta has detailed the rollback of some of their SkyMiles changes. These changes affect status as well as SkyClub access. It's a mixed bag of changes that we're breaking down for you. Ed also took his first couple of swings at AAdvantage Hotel stays. These can be a great way to earn Loyalty Points (the path to American Airlines elite status). Ed also discovered a way to earn Loyalty Points quicker on these hotel bookings. Is it worth it? Lastly, Ed catches us up on the first Pizza Talks Travel Slack Community meetup. 10 community members got together for lunch and discussed where and when to hold future meetups. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

Chase Freedom Unlimited has a really incredible offer right now where you can double your earnings for the first year you hold the card. Ed and Richard are breaking down how to get the most out of this offer. Bank of America is also featuring a double rewards day. This appears to be across all cards in their portfolio and represents a nice way to reward card members. It sounds......oddly familiar. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

6 years after Miles To Go debuted we're still cooking! We've featured dozens of guests over the years and we would have loved to bring each one of them back for episode 300. But, if I could only pick 3, Summer, Julian and Richard are 3 of the absolute best folks to celebrate 300 episodes. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

Watch the video pod here! We have a lot of ground to cover this week. Richard is hopping on Spirit and we're talking about the value of a Spirit airline ticket and the Big Front Seat. Delta says they're going to retract some of their changes. Richard and Ed are a bit skeptical that there will be meaningful retractions. Hyatt is rolling out a home rental program. While we don't have all the details yet Ed is pretty excited about the addition to the program. Richard is taking a wait and see approach. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support!

Bilt Rewards has launched Bilt Experiences, the opportunity to redeem Bilt Points for sports tickets, concerts and other events. They're launching with a cool NFL event where you can redeem your Bilt Rewards Points for NFL game tickets and even suite tickets, complete with food, booze and some Bilt swag. Richard is giving Ed advice on where he should be putting his credit card spend in 2023 and 2024 now that he's made the decision to abandon his Delta credit cards. Richard is raising money for a great cause, running a 5K at Disney for a great little girl named Emmy. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail ([email protected]) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Unless you've been living under a rock you knew what this week's topic would be. Delta has made massive changes to both their SkyMiles program and on Sky Club access. How you earn elite status is changing and how much you'll need to spend is a big part of that equation. I'm joined by Gary Leff of View From The Wing and Clint Henderson of The Points Guy. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail ([email protected]) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Richard and Ed are both dealing with some travel fails as the summer winds down. Thunderstorms are part of the issue but the lack of ability for some airlines to recover makes matters much worse. Southwest has made it much easier to earn the Companion Pass, arguably the best benefit of an airline loyalty program. Richard and Ed discuss this is detail and Richard contemplates a change in strategy. Lastly, Ed gets a chance to visit the Capital One Lounge shortly after it opened. He had a mixed experience. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail ([email protected]) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Gary Leff joins us this week to talk about the new Capital One Lounge opening at Washington Dulles International Airport. Richard and Ed have plenty of questions for Gary, he has the full scoop. After that, Richard has all sorts of probing questions for Gary. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail ([email protected]) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Ed is back from the Faroe Islands. After visiting 5 countries in one day he ended up with 2 incredible days in the Faroe Islands. He and Richard are recapping the entire trip. Hyatt is rebranding their timeshare properties to Hyatt Vacation Club and celebrating it with a 3X earning promotion on bookings now through the end of November. Lastly, an airline has added an "adults-only" section on certain planes. Will this work? If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail ([email protected]) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Ed checks into the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas and gets treated like a king. Big upgrade as a result of his Marriott status! Richard and Ed talk about American Airlines' new international route announcements. Does this mean more opportunites to use your miles? Hyatt has rolled out new ways to combine free nights with award reservations. Ed and Richard are breaking down the changes and how they can help you on your next award booking. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! Richard and Ed are also breaking down a listener follow-up question about Marriott versus Hyatt and how credit cards affect the award pricing for both chains. And, they also discuss a scary story about a United flight that almost ended up in the ocean. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail ([email protected]) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Ed is back from Billund, Denmark and has the details on Lego House. TLDR: it's not just for kids! This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! Richard and Ed are also breaking down a listener follow-up question about Marriott versus Hyatt and how credit cards affect the award pricing for both chains. And, they also discuss a scary story about a United flight that almost ended up in the ocean. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail ([email protected]) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

It was 36 hours of ups and downs.....well, pretty much downs for Ed on United this week. Richard and Ed discuss some interesting Marriott offers that expire today. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail ([email protected]) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Watch the podcast on YouTube! We start out catching up on Richard's quick trip to London which involved the old A330 business class product on Virgin Atlantic and Richard's first time experiencing Polaris Class on United. Is Richard committed to United Airlines now? Many of you wrote into the show asking for more details on Ed's recent trip to Nova Scotia, so we're digging into that as well. Check out this post from a few years ago about Peggy's Cove. Bilt had another incredible Rent Day promo, proving that their elite status is something you really want to consider. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail ([email protected]) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Watch the podcast on YouTube! We start the show digging in to a listener review about how Ed and Richard feel about Marriott's loyalty program. The big news of the week is Marriott swooping in to take over Hyatt's relationship with MGM Resorts. Ed and Richard are sharing their thoughts on what we know so far. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail ([email protected]) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Watch the video version of the podcast! Hyatt and MGM are breaking up. The TSA has made announcements that may spell the end of Clear in its current format. Ed is recapping his family vacation and Richard is recapping his latest Dream hotel stay. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail ([email protected]) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.