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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! Big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler, for their support of the show. Use the code "GO10" to get $10 an annual subscription. Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins us to talk about the recent trend of increased award availability for summer travel. He shares which airlines are making the most inventory available. After that, Kyle is giving us the scoop on the newest Thrifty Traveler product, their new hotel alerts service. For folks who like to stay at the best hotels in the world using points, this new service is a game-changer. To celebrate, we're giving away 5 annual memberships for the new hotel product to members of our Slack community. Join to win this add-on to your Thrifty Traveler Premium membership! 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! Big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler, for their support of the show. Use the code "GO10" to get $10 an annual subscription. Stay tuned for more details about their new hotel alerts! Richard is back from his Amanyara stay, an ultra-luxury resort in Turks & Caicos. He's spilling the tea on all the details of his stay. We also discuss a new promotional product from Wyndham, the Ultimate Hotel Pass. Is this deal worth it? Do you have a shot to get this deal? American Airlines is inching closer to a flight attendant strike. Is this likely to disrupt summer travel? Lastly, Ed gives a short recap on his stay at Fontaineblue Las Vegas. 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! Big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler, for their support of the show. Use the code "GO10" to get $10 an annual subscription. Stay tuned for more details about their new hotel alerts! Richard is back from his Amanyara stay, an ultra-luxury resort in Turks & Caicos. He's spilling the tea on all the details of his stay. We also discuss a new promotional product from Wyndham, the Ultimate Hotel Pass. Is this deal worth it? Do you have a shot to get this deal? American Airlines is inching closer to a flight attendant strike. Is this likely to disrupt summer travel? Lastly, Ed gives a short recap on his stay at Fontaineblue Las Vegas. 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 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/

Howie Rappaport, an experienced travel advisor and points expert at Rewardsmith, shares his insights on planning unforgettable African safaris using miles and points. He highlights how to maximize Marriott points for a stay at JW Marriott Masai Mara, detailing included perks like game drives and meals. Howie also compares Masai Mara with Sabi Sands, discusses challenges in finding award availability, and offers a tips for an ideal South Africa itinerary mixing city, safari, and wine country. Plus, Richard shares a hilarious story about a tarmac delay!