MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!

Episode Description In episode 29 we talk about Amex clawing back airline incidental credits, why do people continue to defend corporations and Amex popup data points. We also talk about negative FHR changes in Vegas, a new centurion lounge and Alaska joining Oneworld. Episode Notes 0:00 - Shawn's at Disneyland again (shocker) 4:25 - Will the novel coronavirus affect Joe's upcoming travel? 6:57 - Hyatt Regency Orange County impressions 9:50 - AMEX RAT claws back refunded airline incidentals 18:19 - Why do we defend corporations? Let's not. 30:17 - Alaska joining Oneworld 34:27 - AMEX popup from referals 36:32 - Negative Amex FHR change 39:14 - Centurion CLT lounge open Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 28 we talk about the toughest countries to visit, the good & bad of the recent Hyatt changes, Joe's American Airlines shutdown and Alaska joining Oneworld plus their stealth devaluation. We also discuss getting 20% off Netflix and organizing your busy travel calendar. Episode Notes 0:00 - Visiting Daytona Beach 7:49 - Shawn's on a t-shirt! 10:39 - New september meetup dates 12:59 - Hyatt category changes, the good and the bad 20:06 - Tough countries to visit and visa stories 28:24 - Who got shutdown by AAdvantage 39:24 - Alaska joins Oneworld and stealth devalues Singapore redemptions 40:47 - New website! 42:01 - Organizing your travel calendar with family 44:33 - Sofi 20% off Netflix promo Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 27 we talk about our recent event in New Orleans and more of Mark's craziness. We also discuss the Marriott devaluation, Southwest's 100K offer, seeing celebrities while traveling, the easiest airline status and tons more! Episode Notes 0:00 - New Orleans meetup wrap up 5:00 - New Orleans as a city, flights, hotels, Biloxi 14:26 - Joe's weekend away 17:48 - Credit card draft 19:31 - Southwest 100K credit card bonus 24:40 - Celebrity sightings while traveling 32:02 - Bonvoy me twice... 36:09 - Alaska status is the easiest to earn 37:32 - Hyatt double points promo 39:01 - Disney price increases 41:23 - New Priority Pass restaurant in Seattle Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 26 we talk about Mark's recent Cathay Pacfic first class flight and how he thinks it may be overrated. We also discuss the Coronavirus, everyone getting slammed with 1099's, the best co-branded hotel cards & more! Episode Notes 0:00 - AA web specials for the win and New Orleans meetup 5:09 - 1099's from Chase and American Express 7:29 - Coronavirus and how it changes our travel patterns 16:17 - How Mark booked his Cathay First flight 19:09 - JFK AA Flagship Lounge and First Dining review 24:16 - Cathay's service and food review, and hilarity ensues 32:50 - Thoughts on the seat and hard product 35:34 - Final thoughts overall and why it may be overrated 37:10 - How to match to Caesars Diamond now 38:41 - Bizarre credit card that you can't use to buy anything 40:05 - 5 best co-branded hotel cards 40:46 - 5 great Spirit Airlines tips Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 25 we talk about Americans horrible new seats, Uber shutdowns and a massive new 100K welcome offer. We also discuss the newest Centurion lounge, Pointbreaks going away and Singapore's new hold cost plus plenty more! Episode Notes 0:00 - Mark is getting excited for Cathay first this weekend! 4:54 - Shawn gives his thoughts on the new American Airlines Oasis seating 7:04 - Thoughts on the new Phoenix Centurion lounge 10:02 - New Chase United card with massive 100K welcome offer. 15:59 - Pointsbreaks seems to be done for good. 21:21 - Uber locks accounts that loaded gift cards 27:27 - Is Lyft Pink actually more expensive? 30:16 - Hotel category changes coming to Wyndham hotels. 31:46 - Singapore now charges a $25 hold fee. 33:25 - New Chase contactless offer 34:34 - Chase is sending out 1099's for referrals Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 24 we talk about traveling about Shawn's Atlantis disaster, what to do when you are under Chase 5/24 and how the largest mall in America is an epic fail . We also talk about flying basic economy with kids, Amazon's awesome deal and our favorite posts of 2019. Episode Notes 0:00 America's largest mall & visiting NYC 11:16 Game plan for when you are under Chase 5/24 17:57 Should you book basic economy with kids? 25:19 Shawn's recent stay at the Atlantis 28:22 Why the Atlantis is one of the worst run hotels out there 50:56 20% off Amazon up to $50 52:02 Baha Mar playing games with Shawn's Hyatt booking 52:45 Our favorite articles of 2019 Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 23 we talk about traveling after a tragedy, if the Ink Preferred is now the best Chase card and Uber's changes in California. We also talk about Shawn's thoughts on Rise of the Resistance maxing out Aeroplan miles and Radisson's increased welcome offer. Episode Notes 0:00 Checking in about our recent trips 8:06 Star Wars Galaxy's Edge & Rise Of The Resistance 17:51 How to get on Rise Of The Resistance 20:53 Plane shot down by 2 missiles & traveling after a tragedy 26:07 Is the Ink Preferred now the best Chase card? 32:05 Maxing out Aeroplan in 2020 33:53 New Staples gift card deal 34:29 Increased Radisson offer 38:06 Uber changes things in response to new California law. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 22 we talk about the CSR devaluation, an amazing timeshare offer and whether or not loyalty programs and status are a sham. Shawn also previews his thoughts on Baha Mar so far and how to find mistake rates plus all of the best deals of the week. Don't forget about the outtakes either! Episode Notes 5:29 - Shawn gives his initial thoughts on Baha Mar 11:27 - How we find out about mistake rates 13:09 - Are loyalty programs and status a complete sham? 25:06 - The Chase Sapphire Reserve has some major (negative) changes. 34:14 - 100K in points and 4 nights for $349 38:16 - Half off awards on Fiji Airways with Alaska miles 39:37 - Is a Disney annual pass worth the cost 40:27 - A crazy scam and riding a bus across the country Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 21 we discuss why the Amex Platinum isn't worth the fee, our checklist for 2020 & our thoughts on the Park Hyatt NYC. We also discuss our recent travels, the latest deals and Shawn absolutely kills the outtakes! If you're looking for a way to organize your credit cards, check out Travel Freely, the Miles to Memories recommended tool for tracking & organizing credit cards. Episode Notes 05:45 Country Inn & Suites/Radisson 13:43 Amex Platinum Discussion 23:34 Park Hyatt New York - Suite Stay 32:36 Beginning of the Year Stuff to Do 38:10 Hyatt 40 Night Benefit Selection 40:12 Shopping Portal Guide for 2020 41:54 Sam's Club Amex Offer 42:22 Cards with Primary Car Rental Insurance Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 20 we discuss the negative side of this hobby, the one perk or loophole we love for 2020 and sweet spots with Avios. We also discuss an awesome American status match, our upcoming elite status plans and issues with Rakuten. Thanks to Bethany from Bougie Miles for standing in! If you're looking for a way to organize your credit cards, check out Travel Freely, the Miles to Memories recommended tool for tracking & organizing credit cards. Episode Notes 2:00 - Star Wars Review (No Spoilers!) 6:30 - Hitting up Baha Mar mistake rates in January 9:00 - Using Caesars Diamond Atlantis Perk 14:00 - The negative side of this hobby - arrogant and condescending people 16:30 - People are given a hard time about domestic travel 18:50 - Judging people for not flying first class with your miles and points 20:35 - Correcting people with no tact 22:15 - It is okay to go back to the same place more than once. 24:15 - The one perk, benefit or loophole we love for 2020. 28:00 - Mark's painful upcoming flight that will mean two days without a shower or bed 29:15 - Delta Status Challenge for 2020 33:50 - Mileage Running for AA Gold 35:30 - Mark's Elite Status for 2020 36:45 - Hyatt Regency Portland First Look 38:15 - Issues with Rakuten - Check Your Payouts 39:55 - Founderscard American Airlines Elite Challenge 41:20 - Best ways to redeem BA Avios Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License