Episode 190 features Erin Kilpatrick sharing how she has built a fully nomadic lifestyle around points, miles, and travel. After selling her home, car, and belongings and moving to Ecuador in 2023, Erin has spent the past several years living one to three months at a time in different countries. Award travel is a major part of making that lifestyle possible, covering roughly 80% of her flights and 30% of her lodging, while she also maximizes credit-card offers, shopping portals, credits, and other opportunities. The episode also covers current points-and-miles news, including changes to the Chase Aeroplan card, Hyatt ending its American Airlines partnership and adding Delta, and elevated Hilton card welcome offers with free-night certificates.A major focus is Erin’s strategy for buying hotel points. She emphasizes that this is not a beginner strategy and should only be used when the math clearly works for a specific redemption. Using a Melbourne Choice Hotels stay as an example, she bought points at 0.57 cents each, reducing a $165 cash rate to about $85.50 in points. She also discusses buying points during unusually low-priced sales, while acknowledging the risks of devaluations and poor redemption values. Erin highlights several under-the-radar destinations she enjoyed, including Penrith in England, Alicante in Spain, and Sofia, Bulgaria. The episode also takes a nuanced look at AI in travel planning. Erin avoids using AI for tasks where established tools are more reliable, such as award searches, points tracking, exact transportation schedules, and precise directions. Instead, she sees AI as a brainstorming partner for building itineraries, researching neighborhoods and transportation options, troubleshooting, and visualizing complicated travel plans. The episode wraps up with advice on renting a car in Ireland, emphasizing the importance of reading rental and credit-card insurance policies carefully, confirming coverage, and obtaining the proper documentation before arriving at the rental counter.Episode Links:<ul><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/news/world-of-hyatt/hyatt-delta-announce-partnership/?utm_source=erkil&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=erkil&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>Delta/Hyatt partnership</a></li><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/news/air-canada-aeroplan/chase-aeroplan-card-refresh/?utm_source=calau&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=calau&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>Aeroplan card refresh</a></li><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/credit-cards/hilton-honors/amex-hilton-business/?utm_source=calau&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=calau&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>Hilton Business card- New offer</a></li></ul>Where to Find Us<ol><li>The <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/awardtravel101/'>Award Travel 101 Facebook Community</a>.</li><li>To book time with our team, check out <a href='https://award.travel/award-travel-1on1'>Award Travel 1-on-1</a>.</li><li>You can also email us at <a href='mailto:101@award.travel'>101@award.travel</a></li><li>Buy your <a href='https://award.travel/merch'>Award Travel 101 Merch here</a></li><li>Reserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. <a href='https://award.travel/bna2027'>award.travel/bna2027</a></li></ol>Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at <a href='https://cardpointers.com/at101'>https://cardpointers.com/at101</a> for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you <a href='https://awardwallet.com/blog/support-awardtravel-101/'>signup for your next card</a>!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

Episode 190 features Erin Kilpatrick sharing how she has built a fully nomadic lifestyle around points, miles, and travel. After selling her home, car, and belongings and moving to Ecuador in 2023, Erin has spent the past several years living one to three months at a time in different countries. Award travel is a major part of making that lifestyle possible, covering roughly 80% of her flights and 30% of her lodging, while she also maximizes credit-card offers, shopping portals, credits, and other opportunities. The episode also covers current points-and-miles news, including changes to the Chase Aeroplan card, Hyatt ending its American Airlines partnership and adding Delta, and elevated Hilton card welcome offers with free-night certificates. A major focus is Erin’s strategy for buying hotel points. She emphasizes that this is not a beginner strategy and should only be used when the math clearly works for a specific redemption. Using a Melbourne Choice Hotels stay as an example, she bought points at 0.57 cents each, reducing a $165 cash rate to about $85.50 in points. She also discusses buying points during unusually low-priced sales, while acknowledging the risks of devaluations and poor redemption values. Erin highlights several under-the-radar destinations she enjoyed, including Penrith in England, Alicante in Spain, and Sofia, Bulgaria. The episode also takes a nuanced look at AI in travel planning. Erin avoids using AI for tasks where established tools are more reliable, such as award searches, points tracking, exact transportation schedules, and precise directions. Instead, she sees AI as a brainstorming partner for building itineraries, researching neighborhoods and transportation options, troubleshooting, and visualizing complicated travel plans. The episode wraps up with advice on renting a car in Ireland, emphasizing the importance of reading rental and credit-card insurance policies carefully, confirming coverage, and obtaining the proper documentation before arriving at the rental counter. Episode Links:Delta/Hyatt partnershipAeroplan card refreshHilton Business card- New offerWhere to Find UsThe Award Travel 101 Facebook Community.To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.You can also email us at 101@award.travelBuy your Award Travel 101 Merch hereReserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. award.travel/bna2027Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card! Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

Episode 190 features Erin Kilpatrick sharing how she has built a fully nomadic lifestyle around points, miles, and travel. After selling her home, car, and belongings and moving to Ecuador in 2023, Erin has spent the past several years living one to three months at a time in different countries. Award travel is a major part of making that lifestyle possible, covering roughly 80% of her flights and 30% of her lodging, while she also maximizes credit-card offers, shopping portals, credits, and other opportunities. The episode also covers current points-and-miles news, including changes to the Chase Aeroplan card, Hyatt ending its American Airlines partnership and adding Delta, and elevated Hilton card welcome offers with free-night certificates.A major focus is Erin’s strategy for buying hotel points. She emphasizes that this is not a beginner strategy and should only be used when the math clearly works for a specific redemption. Using a Melbourne Choice Hotels stay as an example, she bought points at 0.57 cents each, reducing a $165 cash rate to about $85.50 in points. She also discusses buying points during unusually low-priced sales, while acknowledging the risks of devaluations and poor redemption values. Erin highlights several under-the-radar destinations she enjoyed, including Penrith in England, Alicante in Spain, and Sofia, Bulgaria. The episode also takes a nuanced look at AI in travel planning. Erin avoids using AI for tasks where established tools are more reliable, such as award searches, points tracking, exact transportation schedules, and precise directions. Instead, she sees AI as a brainstorming partner for building itineraries, researching neighborhoods and transportation options, troubleshooting, and visualizing complicated travel plans. The episode wraps up with advice on renting a car in Ireland, emphasizing the importance of reading rental and credit-card insurance policies carefully, confirming coverage, and obtaining the proper documentation before arriving at the rental counter.Episode Links:<ul><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/news/world-of-hyatt/hyatt-delta-announce-partnership/?utm_source=erkil&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=erkil&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Delta/Hyatt partnership</a></li><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/news/air-canada-aeroplan/chase-aeroplan-card-refresh/?utm_source=calau&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=calau&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Aeroplan card refresh</a></li><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/credit-cards/hilton-honors/amex-hilton-business/?utm_source=calau&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=calau&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton Business card- New offer</a></li></ul>Where to Find Us<ol><li>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/awardtravel101/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 101 Facebook Community</a>.</li><li>To book time with our team, check out <a href="https://award.travel/award-travel-1on1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 1-on-1</a>.</li><li>You can also email us at <a href="mailto:101@award.travel" rel="noopener noreferrer">101@award.travel</a></li><li>Buy your <a href="https://award.travel/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 101 Merch here</a></li><li>Reserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. <a href="https://award.travel/bna2027" rel="noopener noreferrer">award.travel/bna2027</a></li></ol>Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at <a href="https://cardpointers.com/at101" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://cardpointers.com/at101</a> for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you <a href="https://awardwallet.com/blog/support-awardtravel-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer">signup for your next card</a>!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN. &nbsp;

Travel Tips From a Nomad

Episode 192 of the Award Travel 101 podcast features Angie Sparks sharing highlights from her recent 18-day European adventure through Istanbul, Switzerland, and Lake Como. The episode covers current points-and-miles news, including an elevated Southwest business card offer that can help build toward Companion Pass, Citi’s move to lifetime language on some Strata cards, and Bilt adding Amtrak as its 25th transfer partner. Angie and Cameron also discuss their current credit-card spending goals, status pursuits, and upcoming travel plans.The main topic is Angie’s bucket-list trip, where she used points and miles to book premium flights and a wide range of hotels that would have cost more than $25,000 in cash. They discuss her flights on Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and American Airlines, along with stays in Istanbul, Lucerne, Wengen, Zermatt, St. Moritz, and Lake Como. The trip included scenic train rides, mountain excursions, cycling, waterfalls, and visits to attractions including Jungfraujoch and Gornergrat. Angie also shares lessons on lounges, travel credits, flight changes, and packing lighter, while Cameron offers additional suggestions for the Swiss Alps.Episode Links: <ul><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/credit-cards/southwest-rapid-rewards/southwest-business-offers/?utm_source=anspa&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=anspa&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>Southwest Business Offer</a></li><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/credit-cards/citi-thankyou-rewards/once-per-lifetime-rule/?utm_source=calau&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=calau&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>Citi Strata Lifetime Rule</a></li><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/news/bilt-rewards/amtrak-transfer-partner/?utm_source=calau&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=calau&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>Bilt Adds Amtrak</a></li></ul>Where to Find Us<ol><li>The <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/awardtravel101/'>Award Travel 101 Facebook Community</a>.</li><li>To book time with our team, check out <a href='https://award.travel/award-travel-1on1'>Award Travel 1-on-1</a>.</li><li>You can also email us at <a href='mailto:101@award.travel'>101@award.travel</a></li><li>Buy your <a href='https://award.travel/merch'>Award Travel 101 Merch here</a></li><li>Reserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. <a href='https://award.travel/bna2027'>award.travel/bna2027</a></li></ol>Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at <a href='https://cardpointers.com/at101'>https://cardpointers.com/at101</a> for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you <a href='https://awardwallet.com/blog/support-awardtravel-101/'>signup for your next card</a>!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

Episode 192 of the Award Travel 101 podcast features Angie Sparks sharing highlights from her recent 18-day European adventure through Istanbul, Switzerland, and Lake Como. The episode covers current points-and-miles news, including an elevated Southwest business card offer that can help build toward Companion Pass, Citi’s move to lifetime language on some Strata cards, and Bilt adding Amtrak as its 25th transfer partner. Angie and Cameron also discuss their current credit-card spending goals, status pursuits, and upcoming travel plans. The main topic is Angie’s bucket-list trip, where she used points and miles to book premium flights and a wide range of hotels that would have cost more than $25,000 in cash. They discuss her flights on Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and American Airlines, along with stays in Istanbul, Lucerne, Wengen, Zermatt, St. Moritz, and Lake Como. The trip included scenic train rides, mountain excursions, cycling, waterfalls, and visits to attractions including Jungfraujoch and Gornergrat. Angie also shares lessons on lounges, travel credits, flight changes, and packing lighter, while Cameron offers additional suggestions for the Swiss Alps. Episode Links: Southwest Business OfferCiti Strata Lifetime RuleBilt Adds AmtrakWhere to Find UsThe Award Travel 101 Facebook Community.To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.You can also email us at 101@award.travelBuy your Award Travel 101 Merch hereReserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. award.travel/bna2027Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card! Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

Episode 192 of the Award Travel 101 podcast features Angie Sparks sharing highlights from her recent 18-day European adventure through Istanbul, Switzerland, and Lake Como. The episode covers current points-and-miles news, including an elevated Southwest business card offer that can help build toward Companion Pass, Citi’s move to lifetime language on some Strata cards, and Bilt adding Amtrak as its 25th transfer partner. Angie and Cameron also discuss their current credit-card spending goals, status pursuits, and upcoming travel plans.The main topic is Angie’s bucket-list trip, where she used points and miles to book premium flights and a wide range of hotels that would have cost more than $25,000 in cash. They discuss her flights on Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and American Airlines, along with stays in Istanbul, Lucerne, Wengen, Zermatt, St. Moritz, and Lake Como. The trip included scenic train rides, mountain excursions, cycling, waterfalls, and visits to attractions including Jungfraujoch and Gornergrat. Angie also shares lessons on lounges, travel credits, flight changes, and packing lighter, while Cameron offers additional suggestions for the Swiss Alps.Episode Links:&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/credit-cards/southwest-rapid-rewards/southwest-business-offers/?utm_source=anspa&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=anspa&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Southwest Business Offer</a></li><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/credit-cards/citi-thankyou-rewards/once-per-lifetime-rule/?utm_source=calau&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=calau&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Citi Strata Lifetime Rule</a></li><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/news/bilt-rewards/amtrak-transfer-partner/?utm_source=calau&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=calau&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bilt Adds Amtrak</a></li></ul>Where to Find Us<ol><li>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/awardtravel101/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 101 Facebook Community</a>.</li><li>To book time with our team, check out <a href="https://award.travel/award-travel-1on1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 1-on-1</a>.</li><li>You can also email us at <a href="mailto:101@award.travel" rel="noopener noreferrer">101@award.travel</a></li><li>Buy your <a href="https://award.travel/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 101 Merch here</a></li><li>Reserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. <a href="https://award.travel/bna2027" rel="noopener noreferrer">award.travel/bna2027</a></li></ol>Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at <a href="https://cardpointers.com/at101" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://cardpointers.com/at101</a> for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you <a href="https://awardwallet.com/blog/support-awardtravel-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer">signup for your next card</a>!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN. &nbsp;

European Vacation Recap

Episode 191 covers several timely points-and-miles updates, along with practical travel tips and trip-planning updates from Cameron and Mike. The hosts discuss strategies for staying healthy while flying, including wiping down seats, using hand sanitizer and masks, staying hydrated with electrolytes, and taking vitamins or supplements. In the news, they cover upcoming changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve Business card, Qatar Airways easing restrictions on its friends-and-family booking lists, and new Chase Freedom Flex/ Freedom quarterly bonus categories. They also discuss Citi's 25% transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles, recent bonuses they received, and their upcoming travel plans, including Japan, Canada, Norway, and future SEC football trips.The main topic focuses on Citi adding Japan Airlines (JAL) as a 1:1 transfer partner and the current 30% transfer bonus, which can significantly reduce the number of Citi ThankYou points needed for a variety of awards. The hosts break down JAL sweet spots, including JAL business and first class to Japan, domestic Japanese flights, Air France/KLM and British Airways flights to Europe, LATAM flights to South America, Bangkok Airways flights around Southeast Asia, and Emirates business class. Examples include JAL business class to Japan for as little as 43,000 Citi points with the bonus and LATAM flights from the U.S. to Santiago for about 47,000 Citi points. They also discuss important restrictions, including JAL's seven-day account-age requirement, the ability to book only for eligible relatives or spouses, and JAL miles' 36-month hard expiration. The episode closes with a tip about using AI to create an engaging way to present an upcoming family trip.Episode Links:<ul><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/news/chase-ultimate-rewards/sapphire-reserve-business-card-changes/?utm_source=mizac&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=mizac&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>Sapphire Reserve Business changes</a></li><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/news/airlines/qatar-airways-family-booking-restrictions/?utm_source=calau&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=calau&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>Qatar relaxed booking restrictions</a></li><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/credit-cards/chase-ultimate-rewards/chase-freedom-categories/?utm_source=calau&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=calau&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>Freedom Flex Q4 categories</a></li><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/news/avianca-lifemiles/lifemiles-transfer-bonus/?utm_source=mizac&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=mizac&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>Citi to LifeMiles bonus</a></li><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/news/citi-thankyou-rewards/japan-airlines-transfer-partner/?utm_source=mizac&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=mizac&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>Citi to JAL transfer bonus</a></li></ul>Where to Find Us<ol><li>The <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/awardtravel101/'>Award Travel 101 Facebook Community</a>.</li><li>To book time with our team, check out <a href='https://award.travel/award-travel-1on1'>Award Travel 1-on-1</a>.</li><li>You can also email us at <a href='mailto:101@award.travel'>101@award.travel</a></li><li>Buy your <a href='https://award.travel/merch'>Award Travel 101 Merch here</a></li><li>Reserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. <a href='https://award.travel/bna2027'>award.travel/bna2027</a></li></ol>Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at <a href='https://cardpointers.com/at101'>https://cardpointers.com/at101</a> for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you <a href='https://awardwallet.com/blog/support-awardtravel-101/'>signup for your next card</a>!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

Episode 191 covers several timely points-and-miles updates, along with practical travel tips and trip-planning updates from Cameron and Mike. The hosts discuss strategies for staying healthy while flying, including wiping down seats, using hand sanitizer and masks, staying hydrated with electrolytes, and taking vitamins or supplements. In the news, they cover upcoming changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve Business card, Qatar Airways easing restrictions on its friends-and-family booking lists, and new Chase Freedom Flex/ Freedom quarterly bonus categories. They also discuss Citi's 25% transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles, recent bonuses they received, and their upcoming travel plans, including Japan, Canada, Norway, and future SEC football trips. The main topic focuses on Citi adding Japan Airlines (JAL) as a 1:1 transfer partner and the current 30% transfer bonus, which can significantly reduce the number of Citi ThankYou points needed for a variety of awards. The hosts break down JAL sweet spots, including JAL business and first class to Japan, domestic Japanese flights, Air France/KLM and British Airways flights to Europe, LATAM flights to South America, Bangkok Airways flights around Southeast Asia, and Emirates business class. Examples include JAL business class to Japan for as little as 43,000 Citi points with the bonus and LATAM flights from the U.S. to Santiago for about 47,000 Citi points. They also discuss important restrictions, including JAL's seven-day account-age requirement, the ability to book only for eligible relatives or spouses, and JAL miles' 36-month hard expiration. The episode closes with a tip about using AI to create an engaging way to present an upcoming family trip. Episode Links:Sapphire Reserve Business changesQatar relaxed booking restrictionsFreedom Flex Q4 categoriesCiti to LifeMiles bonusCiti to JAL transfer bonusWhere to Find UsThe Award Travel 101 Facebook Community.To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.You can also email us at 101@award.travelBuy your Award Travel 101 Merch hereReserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. award.travel/bna2027Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card! Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

Episode 191 covers several timely points-and-miles updates, along with practical travel tips and trip-planning updates from Cameron and Mike. The hosts discuss strategies for staying healthy while flying, including wiping down seats, using hand sanitizer and masks, staying hydrated with electrolytes, and taking vitamins or supplements. In the news, they cover upcoming changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve Business card, Qatar Airways easing restrictions on its friends-and-family booking lists, and new Chase Freedom Flex/ Freedom quarterly bonus categories. They also discuss Citi's 25% transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles, recent bonuses they received, and their upcoming travel plans, including Japan, Canada, Norway, and future SEC football trips.The main topic focuses on Citi adding Japan Airlines (JAL) as a 1:1 transfer partner and the current 30% transfer bonus, which can significantly reduce the number of Citi ThankYou points needed for a variety of awards. The hosts break down JAL sweet spots, including JAL business and first class to Japan, domestic Japanese flights, Air France/KLM and British Airways flights to Europe, LATAM flights to South America, Bangkok Airways flights around Southeast Asia, and Emirates business class. Examples include JAL business class to Japan for as little as 43,000 Citi points with the bonus and LATAM flights from the U.S. to Santiago for about 47,000 Citi points. They also discuss important restrictions, including JAL's seven-day account-age requirement, the ability to book only for eligible relatives or spouses, and JAL miles' 36-month hard expiration. The episode closes with a tip about using AI to create an engaging way to present an upcoming family trip.Episode Links:<ul><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/news/chase-ultimate-rewards/sapphire-reserve-business-card-changes/?utm_source=mizac&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=mizac&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sapphire Reserve Business changes</a></li><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/news/airlines/qatar-airways-family-booking-restrictions/?utm_source=calau&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=calau&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Qatar relaxed booking restrictions</a></li><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/credit-cards/chase-ultimate-rewards/chase-freedom-categories/?utm_source=calau&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=calau&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freedom Flex Q4 categories</a></li><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/news/avianca-lifemiles/lifemiles-transfer-bonus/?utm_source=mizac&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=mizac&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Citi to LifeMiles bonus</a></li><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/news/citi-thankyou-rewards/japan-airlines-transfer-partner/?utm_source=mizac&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=mizac&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Citi to JAL transfer bonus</a></li></ul>Where to Find Us<ol><li>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/awardtravel101/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 101 Facebook Community</a>.</li><li>To book time with our team, check out <a href="https://award.travel/award-travel-1on1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 1-on-1</a>.</li><li>You can also email us at <a href="mailto:101@award.travel" rel="noopener noreferrer">101@award.travel</a></li><li>Buy your <a href="https://award.travel/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 101 Merch here</a></li><li>Reserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. <a href="https://award.travel/bna2027" rel="noopener noreferrer">award.travel/bna2027</a></li></ol>Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at <a href="https://cardpointers.com/at101" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://cardpointers.com/at101</a> for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you <a href="https://awardwallet.com/blog/support-awardtravel-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer">signup for your next card</a>!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN. &nbsp;

Citi to Japan Airlines Transfer Bonus Sweet Spots

Episode 189 features Cameron Laufer and moderator Bridgette Birk discussing the changing value of points and miles, along with the latest news in the loyalty space. The highlight post asks what travelers are using Avios for now that AA award rates have increased significantly since 2021. Members shared several strong uses, including Qatar Qsuites, JAL business class through British Airways, Iberia business class, Qatar for AA domestic flights, Finnair for longer routes, and LATAM in South America. The news segment covered the Bask Bank American Airlines bonus, Southwest’s plans for 11 new lounges, a 30% Capital One transfer bonus to Japan Airlines, and a 30% Amex-to-Hilton transfer bonus.The episode also includes personal updates from both hosts. Bridgette is working on her Bank of America Atmos Ascent spending and reassessing her card strategy after being denied for two business cards. Cameron discussed whether adding a player 3 as a Bilt Palladium authorized user was worth the extra effort, ultimately deciding the additional earnings weren't compelling enough, while also considering an Alaska Airlines business card. Trip plans included Bridgette’s upcoming Southeast Asia trip, Puerto Rico, and a trip to see Jeff Goldblum, while Cameron discussed planning a Norway trip featuring Bergen and the Lofoten Islands and the challenges of getting there on points.The main topic, “Meet the Mods,” focuses on Bridgette’s journey into travel rewards. After starting with a Southwest card in 2017, she discovered Award Travel 101 and began dedicating significant time to learning from the community. Her standout experiences include Aer Lingus business class, ANA The Room, Andaz Tokyo, The Beekman in New York, Emirates First Class on the A380, and safari flights booked with points. She favors Hyatt, transferable currencies, luxury when possible, and has developed particular strengths in solo travel, hotels, and navigating different cards, banks, and airline programs. The episode wraps with Cameron’s reminder not to overlook cash fares—especially when an award ticket carries high taxes and fees—as sometimes a cash ticket can provide the better value.Episode Links:<ul><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/airlines/american-aadvantage/bask-bank-bonus-offer/?utm_source=calau&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=calau&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>Bank Bank AA Bonus</a></li><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/airlines/southwest-rapid-rewards/southwest-lounges/?utm_source=brbirk&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=apros&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>Southwest Lounges coming</a></li><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/news/capital-one-rewards/japan-airlines-transfer-bonus/?utm_source=calau&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=calau&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>Capital One to JAL Bonus</a></li><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/news/amex-membership-rewards/hilton-transfer-bonus/?utm_source=brbirk&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=apros&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>Amex to Hilton Bonus</a></li><li><a href='https://award.travel/bna2027'>Nashville meetup Link</a></li></ul>Where to Find Us<ol><li>The <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/awardtravel101/'>Award Travel 101 Facebook Community</a>.</li><li>To book time with our team, check out <a href='https://award.travel/award-travel-1on1'>Award Travel 1-on-1</a>.</li><li>You can also email us at <a href='mailto:101@award.travel'>101@award.travel</a></li><li>Buy your <a href='https://award.travel/merch'>Award Travel 101 Merch here</a></li><li>Reserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. <a href='https://award.travel/bna2027'>award.travel/bna2027</a></li></ol>Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at <a href='https://cardpointers.com/at101'>https://cardpointers.com/at101</a> for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you <a href='https://awardwallet.com/blog/support-awardtravel-101/'>signup for your next card</a>!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

Episode 189 features Cameron Laufer and moderator Bridgette Birk discussing the changing value of points and miles, along with the latest news in the loyalty space. The highlight post asks what travelers are using Avios for now that AA award rates have increased significantly since 2021. Members shared several strong uses, including Qatar Qsuites, JAL business class through British Airways, Iberia business class, Qatar for AA domestic flights, Finnair for longer routes, and LATAM in South America. The news segment covered the Bask Bank American Airlines bonus, Southwest’s plans for 11 new lounges, a 30% Capital One transfer bonus to Japan Airlines, and a 30% Amex-to-Hilton transfer bonus. The episode also includes personal updates from both hosts. Bridgette is working on her Bank of America Atmos Ascent spending and reassessing her card strategy after being denied for two business cards. Cameron discussed whether adding a player 3 as a Bilt Palladium authorized user was worth the extra effort, ultimately deciding the additional earnings weren't compelling enough, while also considering an Alaska Airlines business card. Trip plans included Bridgette’s upcoming Southeast Asia trip, Puerto Rico, and a trip to see Jeff Goldblum, while Cameron discussed planning a Norway trip featuring Bergen and the Lofoten Islands and the challenges of getting there on points. The main topic, “Meet the Mods,” focuses on Bridgette’s journey into travel rewards. After starting with a Southwest card in 2017, she discovered Award Travel 101 and began dedicating significant time to learning from the community. Her standout experiences include Aer Lingus business class, ANA The Room, Andaz Tokyo, The Beekman in New York, Emirates First Class on the A380, and safari flights booked with points. She favors Hyatt, transferable currencies, luxury when possible, and has developed particular strengths in solo travel, hotels, and navigating different cards, banks, and airline programs. The episode wraps with Cameron’s reminder not to overlook cash fares—especially when an award ticket carries high taxes and fees—as sometimes a cash ticket can provide the better value. Episode Links:Bank Bank AA BonusSouthwest Lounges comingCapital One to JAL BonusAmex to Hilton BonusNashville meetup LinkWhere to Find UsThe Award Travel 101 Facebook Community.To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.You can also email us at 101@award.travelBuy your Award Travel 101 Merch hereReserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. award.travel/bna2027Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card! Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

Episode 189 features Cameron Laufer and moderator Bridgette Birk discussing the changing value of points and miles, along with the latest news in the loyalty space. The highlight post asks what travelers are using Avios for now that AA award rates have increased significantly since 2021. Members shared several strong uses, including Qatar Qsuites, JAL business class through British Airways, Iberia business class, Qatar for AA domestic flights, Finnair for longer routes, and LATAM in South America. The news segment covered the Bask Bank American Airlines bonus, Southwest’s plans for 11 new lounges, a 30% Capital One transfer bonus to Japan Airlines, and a 30% Amex-to-Hilton transfer bonus.The episode also includes personal updates from both hosts. Bridgette is working on her Bank of America Atmos Ascent spending and reassessing her card strategy after being denied for two business cards. Cameron discussed whether adding a player 3 as a Bilt Palladium authorized user was worth the extra effort, ultimately deciding the additional earnings weren't compelling enough, while also considering an Alaska Airlines business card. Trip plans included Bridgette’s upcoming Southeast Asia trip, Puerto Rico, and a trip to see Jeff Goldblum, while Cameron discussed planning a Norway trip featuring Bergen and the Lofoten Islands and the challenges of getting there on points.The main topic, “Meet the Mods,” focuses on Bridgette’s journey into travel rewards. After starting with a Southwest card in 2017, she discovered Award Travel 101 and began dedicating significant time to learning from the community. Her standout experiences include Aer Lingus business class, ANA The Room, Andaz Tokyo, The Beekman in New York, Emirates First Class on the A380, and safari flights booked with points. She favors Hyatt, transferable currencies, luxury when possible, and has developed particular strengths in solo travel, hotels, and navigating different cards, banks, and airline programs. The episode wraps with Cameron’s reminder not to overlook cash fares—especially when an award ticket carries high taxes and fees—as sometimes a cash ticket can provide the better value.Episode Links:<ul><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/airlines/american-aadvantage/bask-bank-bonus-offer/?utm_source=calau&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=calau&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bank Bank AA Bonus</a></li><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/airlines/southwest-rapid-rewards/southwest-lounges/?utm_source=brbirk&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=apros&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Southwest Lounges coming</a></li><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/news/capital-one-rewards/japan-airlines-transfer-bonus/?utm_source=calau&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=calau&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Capital One to JAL Bonus</a></li><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/news/amex-membership-rewards/hilton-transfer-bonus/?utm_source=brbirk&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=apros&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amex to Hilton Bonus</a></li><li><a href="https://award.travel/bna2027" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nashville meetup Link</a></li></ul>Where to Find Us<ol><li>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/awardtravel101/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 101 Facebook Community</a>.</li><li>To book time with our team, check out <a href="https://award.travel/award-travel-1on1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 1-on-1</a>.</li><li>You can also email us at <a href="mailto:101@award.travel" rel="noopener noreferrer">101@award.travel</a></li><li>Buy your <a href="https://award.travel/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 101 Merch here</a></li><li>Reserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. <a href="https://award.travel/bna2027" rel="noopener noreferrer">award.travel/bna2027</a></li></ol>Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at <a href="https://cardpointers.com/at101" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://cardpointers.com/at101</a> for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you <a href="https://awardwallet.com/blog/support-awardtravel-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer">signup for your next card</a>!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN. &nbsp;

Meet the Mods- Bridgette

Episode 188 focuses on creative ways to maximize 100,000 Capital One miles, along with several noteworthy points-and-miles updates. The episode’s highlight was member Courtney’s impressive ChatGPT-built, mobile-friendly travel dashboard that tracks more than 1.5 million points and miles, credit cards, annual fees, statement credits, free-night certificates, elite statuses, 5/24 status, redemptions, upcoming applications, trips, and important deadlines. In the news, Citi launched a 125,000-mile welcome offer on the refreshed AAdvantage Executive card, while United and American announced a slate of new European routes for next summer, including destinations such as Lisbon, Porto, Reykjavik, Vienna, Valencia, Sardinia, Sicily, and the Azores. American Express also rolled out elevated Delta SkyMiles card offers, with bonuses reaching 200,000 miles, and IHG introduced a targeted discount on the cash portion of Points & Cash bookings.The main discussion explores how two people can stretch 100K Capital One miles plus roughly $1,000 in cash into trips of at least two or three nights. Angie highlights options such as Lisbon, where 48K miles can cover round-trip flights for two, while Wyndham or Capital One Travel can cover the hotel; Medellin, where 80K miles covers flights and an inexpensive hotel can be partially erased with the remaining miles; and San Juan, where 66K miles handles the flights and the remaining miles help offset a Marriott hotel booked through the Capital One portal. Cameron offers additional examples, including a Miami Beach getaway for about 95K miles, a three-night Hawaii trip for 100K miles plus $230, and a Cancun all-inclusive that can be done for around 105K miles and $400. The episode also emphasizes Capital One’s ability to erase travel purchases at a fixed rate, which can be especially useful for expenses like trains and tours, although transferring to airline and hotel partners can often provide greater value.The episode wraps up with the hosts’ personal bonus and trip updates, including Cameron’s upcoming Morocco trip, Southwest meetup flights, and strategies for maximizing Bilt benefits, while Angie prepares for a major Europe trip and looks ahead to Australia. The Tip of the Week is a useful airline-booking tidbit: Air Canada and Singapore Airlines use the same PNR, which can be helpful when managing reservations across the two programs.Episode Links:<ul><li><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/awardtravel101/permalink/29292393473683158/'>Chat Points command center post of the week</a></li><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/news/united-mileageplus/united-new-routes-2027/?utm_source=calau&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=calau&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>United New summer routes</a></li><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/airlines/american-aadvantage/american-new-routes-2027/?utm_source=calau&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=calau&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>American New summer routes</a></li><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/news/ihg-one-rewards/points-cash-promotion/?utm_source=calau&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=calau&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>IHG Point + Cash discount</a></li><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/credit-cards/american-aadvantage/aadvantage-executive-offer/?utm_source=anspa&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=anspa&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>American Executive Card offer</a></li><li><a href='https://awardwallet.com/credit-cards/delta-skymiles/delta-credit-card-offers/?utm_source=anspa&utm_medium=101&utm_campaign=podcast&awid=anspa&mid=referral&cid=podcast'>Elevated Delta Card offers</a></li></ul>Where to Find Us<ol><li>The <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/awardtravel101/'>Award Travel 101 Facebook Community</a>.</li><li>To book time with our team, check out <a href='https://award.travel/award-travel-1on1'>Award Travel 1-on-1</a>.</li><li>You can also email us at <a href='mailto:101@award.travel'>101@award.travel</a></li><li>Buy your <a href='https://award.travel/merch'>Award Travel 101 Merch here</a></li><li>Reserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. <a href='https://award.travel/bna2027'>award.travel/bna2027</a></li></ol>Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at <a href='https://cardpointers.com/at101'>https://cardpointers.com/at101</a> for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you <a href='https://awardwallet.com/blog/support-awardtravel-101/'>signup for your next card</a>!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

Episode 188 focuses on creative ways to maximize 100,000 Capital One miles, along with several noteworthy points-and-miles updates. The episode’s highlight was member Courtney’s impressive ChatGPT-built, mobile-friendly travel dashboard that tracks more than 1.5 million points and miles, credit cards, annual fees, statement credits, free-night certificates, elite statuses, 5/24 status, redemptions, upcoming applications, trips, and important deadlines. In the news, Citi launched a 125,000-mile welcome offer on the refreshed AAdvantage Executive card, while United and American announced a slate of new European routes for next summer, including destinations such as Lisbon, Porto, Reykjavik, Vienna, Valencia, Sardinia, Sicily, and the Azores. American Express also rolled out elevated Delta SkyMiles card offers, with bonuses reaching 200,000 miles, and IHG introduced a targeted discount on the cash portion of Points & Cash bookings. The main discussion explores how two people can stretch 100K Capital One miles plus roughly $1,000 in cash into trips of at least two or three nights. Angie highlights options such as Lisbon, where 48K miles can cover round-trip flights for two, while Wyndham or Capital One Travel can cover the hotel; Medellin, where 80K miles covers flights and an inexpensive hotel can be partially erased with the remaining miles; and San Juan, where 66K miles handles the flights and the remaining miles help offset a Marriott hotel booked through the Capital One portal. Cameron offers additional examples, including a Miami Beach getaway for about 95K miles, a three-night Hawaii trip for 100K miles plus $230, and a Cancun all-inclusive that can be done for around 105K miles and $400. The episode also emphasizes Capital One’s ability to erase travel purchases at a fixed rate, which can be especially useful for expenses like trains and tours, although transferring to airline and hotel partners can often provide greater value. The episode wraps up with the hosts’ personal bonus and trip updates, including Cameron’s upcoming Morocco trip, Southwest meetup flights, and strategies for maximizing Bilt benefits, while Angie prepares for a major Europe trip and looks ahead to Australia. The Tip of the Week is a useful airline-booking tidbit: Air Canada and Singapore Airlines use the same PNR, which can be helpful when managing reservations across the two programs. Episode Links:Chat Points command center post of the weekUnited New summer routesAmerican New summer routesIHG Point + Cash discountAmerican Executive Card offerElevated Delta Card offersWhere to Find UsThe Award Travel 101 Facebook Community.To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.You can also email us at 101@award.travelBuy your Award Travel 101 Merch hereReserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. award.travel/bna2027Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card! Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

Episode 188 focuses on creative ways to maximize 100,000 Capital One miles, along with several noteworthy points-and-miles updates. The episode’s highlight was member Courtney’s impressive ChatGPT-built, mobile-friendly travel dashboard that tracks more than 1.5 million points and miles, credit cards, annual fees, statement credits, free-night certificates, elite statuses, 5/24 status, redemptions, upcoming applications, trips, and important deadlines. In the news, Citi launched a 125,000-mile welcome offer on the refreshed AAdvantage Executive card, while United and American announced a slate of new European routes for next summer, including destinations such as Lisbon, Porto, Reykjavik, Vienna, Valencia, Sardinia, Sicily, and the Azores. American Express also rolled out elevated Delta SkyMiles card offers, with bonuses reaching 200,000 miles, and IHG introduced a targeted discount on the cash portion of Points &amp; Cash bookings.The main discussion explores how two people can stretch 100K Capital One miles plus roughly $1,000 in cash into trips of at least two or three nights. Angie highlights options such as Lisbon, where 48K miles can cover round-trip flights for two, while Wyndham or Capital One Travel can cover the hotel; Medellin, where 80K miles covers flights and an inexpensive hotel can be partially erased with the remaining miles; and San Juan, where 66K miles handles the flights and the remaining miles help offset a Marriott hotel booked through the Capital One portal. Cameron offers additional examples, including a Miami Beach getaway for about 95K miles, a three-night Hawaii trip for 100K miles plus $230, and a Cancun all-inclusive that can be done for around 105K miles and $400. The episode also emphasizes Capital One’s ability to erase travel purchases at a fixed rate, which can be especially useful for expenses like trains and tours, although transferring to airline and hotel partners can often provide greater value.The episode wraps up with the hosts’ personal bonus and trip updates, including Cameron’s upcoming Morocco trip, Southwest meetup flights, and strategies for maximizing Bilt benefits, while Angie prepares for a major Europe trip and looks ahead to Australia. The Tip of the Week is a useful airline-booking tidbit: Air Canada and Singapore Airlines use the same PNR, which can be helpful when managing reservations across the two programs.Episode Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/awardtravel101/permalink/29292393473683158/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chat Points command center post of the week</a></li><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/news/united-mileageplus/united-new-routes-2027/?utm_source=calau&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=calau&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">United New summer routes</a></li><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/airlines/american-aadvantage/american-new-routes-2027/?utm_source=calau&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=calau&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">American New summer routes</a></li><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/news/ihg-one-rewards/points-cash-promotion/?utm_source=calau&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=calau&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">IHG Point + Cash discount</a></li><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/credit-cards/american-aadvantage/aadvantage-executive-offer/?utm_source=anspa&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=anspa&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">American Executive Card offer</a></li><li><a href="https://awardwallet.com/credit-cards/delta-skymiles/delta-credit-card-offers/?utm_source=anspa&amp;utm_medium=101&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;awid=anspa&amp;mid=referral&amp;cid=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Elevated Delta Card offers</a></li></ul>Where to Find Us<ol><li>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/awardtravel101/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 101 Facebook Community</a>.</li><li>To book time with our team, check out <a href="https://award.travel/award-travel-1on1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 1-on-1</a>.</li><li>You can also email us at <a href="mailto:101@award.travel" rel="noopener noreferrer">101@award.travel</a></li><li>Buy your <a href="https://award.travel/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 101 Merch here</a></li><li>Reserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. <a href="https://award.travel/bna2027" rel="noopener noreferrer">award.travel/bna2027</a></li></ol>Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at <a href="https://cardpointers.com/at101" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://cardpointers.com/at101</a> for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you <a href="https://awardwallet.com/blog/support-awardtravel-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer">signup for your next card</a>!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN. &nbsp;

Where to Go With 100K Capital One Miles

Welcome to the Award Travel 101 Podcast! Founded in 2013, the <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/awardtravel101/'>Award Travel 101 Facebook group</a> teaches members how to travel the world using points and miles. Today, our community of over 50,000 people from around the world share, teach and learn how to travel anywhere on any budget. More than just a recap on award travel news and strategy, the Award Travel 101 Podcast offers a glimpse into the stories and lives of our AT101 community members. For our very first episode, you'll get to learn more about Award Travel 101 founder Richard Kerr. From falling in love with travel after moving overseas as a teenager, to joining the Navy. Find out how starting a family lead to learning how to maximize award travel redemptions and eventually running a Facebook group as his full time job!Where to Find Us<ol><li>The <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/awardtravel101/'>Award Travel 101 Facebook Community</a>.</li><li>To book time with our team, check out <a href='https://award.travel/award-travel-1on1'>Award Travel 1-on-1</a>.</li><li>You can also email us at <a href='mailto:101@award.travel'>101@award.travel</a></li><li>Buy your <a href='https://award.travel/merch'>Award Travel 101 Merch here</a></li><li>Reserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. <a href='https://award.travel/bna2027'>award.travel/bna2027</a></li></ol>Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at <a href='https://cardpointers.com/at101'>https://cardpointers.com/at101</a> for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you <a href='https://awardwallet.com/blog/support-awardtravel-101/'>signup for your next card</a>!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

Welcome to the Award Travel 101 Podcast! Founded in 2013, the Award Travel 101 Facebook group teaches members how to travel the world using points and miles. Today, our community of over 50,000 people from around the world share, teach and learn how to travel anywhere on any budget. More than just a recap on award travel news and strategy, the Award Travel 101 Podcast offers a glimpse into the stories and lives of our AT101 community members. For our very first episode, you'll get to learn more about Award Travel 101 founder Richard Kerr. From falling in love with travel after moving overseas as a teenager, to joining the Navy. Find out how starting a family lead to learning how to maximize award travel redemptions and eventually running a Facebook group as his full time job! Where to Find UsThe Award Travel 101 Facebook Community.To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.You can also email us at 101@award.travelBuy your Award Travel 101 Merch hereReserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. award.travel/bna2027Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card! Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

Welcome to the Award Travel 101 Podcast! Founded in 2013, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/awardtravel101/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 101&nbsp;Facebook group</a> teaches members how to travel the world using points and miles. Today, our community of over 50,000 people from around the world share, teach and learn how to travel anywhere on any budget. More than just a recap on award travel news and strategy, the Award Travel 101 Podcast offers a glimpse into the stories and lives of our AT101 community members. For our very first episode, you'll get to learn more about Award Travel 101 founder Richard Kerr. From falling in love with travel after moving overseas as a teenager, to joining the Navy. Find out how starting a family lead to learning how to maximize award travel redemptions and eventually running a Facebook group as his full time job!Where to Find Us<ol><li>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/awardtravel101/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 101 Facebook Community</a>.</li><li>To book time with our team, check out <a href="https://award.travel/award-travel-1on1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 1-on-1</a>.</li><li>You can also email us at <a href="mailto:101@award.travel" rel="noopener noreferrer">101@award.travel</a></li><li>Buy your <a href="https://award.travel/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer">Award Travel 101 Merch here</a></li><li>Reserve tickets to our April 2027 Meetup in Nashville now. <a href="https://award.travel/bna2027" rel="noopener noreferrer">award.travel/bna2027</a></li></ol>Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at <a href="https://cardpointers.com/at101" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://cardpointers.com/at101</a> for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you <a href="https://awardwallet.com/blog/support-awardtravel-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer">signup for your next card</a>!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN. &nbsp;

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Welcome to the Award Travel 101 Podcast! Founded in 2013 with just 20 members, the Award Travel 101 Facebook group teaches members how to travel the world using points and miles. Today, a community of over 100,000+ people from around the world share, teach and learn how to travel anywhere on any budget. Where are you going with Award Travel?

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Welcome to the Award Travel 101 Podcast! Founded in 2013 with just 20 members, the Award Travel 101 Facebook group teaches members how to travel the world using points and miles. Today, a community of over 100,000+ people from around the world share, teach and learn how to travel anywhere on any budget. Where are you going with Award Travel?

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