Episode Description

On this episode Shawn and Joe discuss the headaches that can be associated with booking awards. Joe’s recent booking included misinformation, strange phone numbers hangups and a lot of patience. Was it worth it?

Other topics discussed include: the true value of the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Hyatt’s tricky new Bonus Journeys promotion and Alaska’s sudden devaluation that adds to a list of recent painful announcements.

Episode Notes

1:24 - Shawn’s upcoming Virgin cruise

7:27 - Revenge travel and prices

11:44 - Booking headaches for Australia

27:17 - Another Japan devaluation?

34:15 - Chase Sapphire Reserve value

38:20 - Hyatt bonus journeys

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