Points Talk®: Your Travel Dreams, Made Possible by Points 171. Would You Rather: Family Travel Edition
Mar 10, 2026
A lively family travel Would You Rather game tackling real-life dilemmas. They debate kid discounts vs hotel perks and nap-timed flights vs scheduling tricks. Discussions include two rooms versus suites, seating five on long-hauls, kids' luggage choices, lounge card picks for DFW families, and whether to splurge on business class for Australia or take nonstop economy.
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Choose Convenient Flight Times For Toddlers
- Book flights by convenience when toddlers are unpredictable rather than forcing nap schedules.
- Alex and Megan recount choosing cheapest/convenient times over strict nap scheduling because toddlers can be unpredictable either way.
Book Two Rooms For Space And Bathrooms
- Choose two rooms over a single suite when traveling longer or needing bathrooms and space.
- Hosts say an extra bathroom (4,000 points difference) and separate rooms make week-long trips much easier, especially if connecting rooms are guaranteed.
Layovers With Lounges Beat Nonstop For Young Kids
- Prefer a three-hour layover with lounge/play options for East Coast to Hawaii trips with young kids.
- Panel notes nonstop is long (11+ hours); lounge access plus play areas help kids burn energy and ease the time change.