    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.    

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Hosted by road warrior and travel expert Ed Pizza, the Miles to Go podcast serves up travel tips, news and reviews you can't afford to miss! Whether you're a points and miles newbie looking to book a dream vacation or you log 100k + miles a year and want the low down on new properties routes and planes, we're bringing you the world's top travel experts and bloggers to share their knowledge and insights with you.

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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'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/     

United Refund Woes And A New Marriott CC Offer

 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/     

Frontier Tales: Crazy Days

 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/         

Travel News Speed Round: 10 Topics in 39 Minutes

 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/     

How To Plan An African Safari Using Miles And Points

 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/     

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