Families Fly Free

The Southwest Companion Pass is hands-down the best deal in travel, but there are a lot of ins and outs you need to understand to avoid making a critical mistake when trying to earn one. Lyn shares the top mistakes she sees when consulting with her Families Fly Free members to help you avoid making the same error.

Please note that Southwest has updated the number of points required to earn the Companion Pass from 2023 forward to 135,000 points (up from 125,000), though that doesn't affect the method Families Fly Free teaches to easily earn and always have the Pass.

Be sure to check out:
Episode 5 - The Best Airline for Families to Fly Free
Episode 11 - The ONE Airline Perk That Makes it Easy for Families to Fly Free
Episode 4 - How to Earn Free Travel By Holiday Shopping (This one explains the Rapid Rewards Shopping Portal)

Join the Families Fly Free membership at FamiliesFlyFree.com/Join.

Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free:
https://familiesflyfree.com/7hacks

Learn the cheapest days to book airfare, the best days and seasons to fly and other hacks to save as much as possible on airfare whether you're paying in points or dollars.

Become a member of Families Fly Free and get a personal plan to travel with your family free forever with 1-on-1 help!
https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join

Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free:
https://familiesflyfree.com/7hacks

Traveling alone with your kids can be an amazing way to create travel memories you'll never forget. Lee Huffman, of the We Travel There podcast, shares his tips and recommendations especially for dads who want to take their kids on a solo trip.

Find Lee below:

• We Travel There podcast (iTunes, but you can find it on your favorite podcast app)
• WeTravelThere.com
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter

Listen to Lyn talk about visiting Indianapolis on the We Travel There podcast.

Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free:
https://familiesflyfree.com/7hacks

After talking with many of her Families Fly Free members and listeners who are considering joining, Lyn shares how SO many people don't have a specific process to follow when it comes to miles and points, costing them time, money and trips. There IS a better way to collect and use miles and points for free travel!

Join Families Fly Free

Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free:
https://familiesflyfree.com/7hacks

Leah Althiser, of The Budget Mouse blog and podcast, provides some excellent not-to-miss tips for families planning a trip to Walt Disney World.

Confused about Genie Plus, Disney's FastPass replacement system? Download our Genie Plus Strategy Sheets FREE: https://familiestravelfree.com/genie-plus

Want to learn how to do Disney for FREE, using our simple approach to travel rewards? Come join us inside of Meet the Mouse where you'll learn how to get everything from flights and accommodations (on AND off property) to park tickets and dining for FREE using travel rewards. Learn more... FamiliesTravelFree.com/MeettheMouse

Related Episodes:

• Making Merry With Mickey: Disney at the Holidays with Doug of Rope Drop Radio
• 5 Fun Halloween Getaways for the Spookiest Season!
• The Numbers Work! 3 Calculations That Convinced Me to Join Disney Vacation Club
• Walt Disney World With Genie+: Thanksgiving 2021 Trip Report
• My Favorite Halloween Travel "Treat": Disneyland at Halloween
• The Scoop From Disneyland and the Grand Californian Summer 2021
• Insider Hacks to Save at Disney World With Vacation Planner Kelley Barker

Here's where to find Leah Althiser:

• The Budget Mouse site
• The Budget Mouse podcast
• The Frugal South site
• Pinterest
• Facebook
• Instagram
• YouTube

Tamara Gruber, co-host of the Vacation Mavens podcast, chats with Lyn about how to engage your teenager on your family's trips, teen-friendly destinations and catering to their unique needs.

Show Notes:

• Vacation Mavens Podcast
• Tamara's We3Travel.com blog
• Tamara's posts on traveling with teens
• Join Lyn's Families Fly Free membership program to get personal help flying free with your teen

Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free:
https://familiesflyfree.com/7hacks

Looking for the ONE step you can take to fly your family free? This is it! Learn which airline perk can get your family flying free in a jiffy.

Please note that Southwest has updated the number of points required to earn the Companion Pass from 2023 forward to 135,000 points (up from 125,000), though that doesn't affect the method Families Fly Free teaches to easily earn and always have the Pass.

Get a customized Southwest Companion Pass & Fly Free plan for your family, as well as access to the How to Earn the Southwest Companion Pass online course AND weekly live webinars as a member of Families Fly Free:
FamiliesFlyFree.com/join

Get your 101 Ways to Earn Southwest Points freebie at:
FamiliesFlyFree.com/101

Trying to decide where to travel in 2021? Here are 5 awesome family-friendly destinations that Lyn has visited with her family and recommends for 2021.

Get help traveling free (flying your whole family free AND staying free) and more information on these destinations inside the Families Fly Free members program:
FamiliesFlyFree.com/join

Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free:
https://familiesflyfree.com/7hacks

Pigeon Forge

• Webinar with Pigeon Forge Director of Tourism (Fall 2020)
• 17 Super Fun Things to Do in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (blog post)

Colorado Springs

• Adventurous Things to Do for Families in Colorado Springs (blog post)
• Full Colorado Springs itinerary inside Families Fly Free

Utah National Parks

• Podcast Episode 6: Why Utah Is a Great Destination for Families Flying Free
• Your Ultimate Guide to Zion National Park (blog post)
• Your Ultimate Guide to Bryce Canyon National Park (blog post)

San Diego

• 35 Suntastic Things to Do in San Diego (blog post)
• Full San Diego itinerary and members-only audio tour inside Families Fly Free
• San Diego Fly Rides

Grand Cayman

• How We Flew 4 to Grand Cayman for $250/Person (blog post)

Former National Park Ranger Ash Nudd, who runs the DirtinMyShoes.com blog, shares her tips and recommendations for planning a National Park visit during the winter months and offers her favorite options for both warm and cold weather.

Learn more about Ash at DirtinMyShoes.com

Join Families Fly Free and learn how to fly your entire family free to the National Parks at FamiliesFlyFree.com/Join. Inside the program, you can also access more videos with Ash and her National Park tips!

Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free:
https://familiesflyfree.com/7hacks

Is Hawaii on your family's bucket list? Get tips on how to make this trip a reality by flying free, staying free and learning inexpensive things to see and do.

Join Families Fly Free and get personal help flying your family free to Hawaii:
FamiliesFlyFree.com/Join

Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free:
https://familiesflyfree.com/7hacks