Angie and Joe are back to discuss their most recent card bonuses, some of their favorite card perks, and how Joe managed to combine multiple card offers/discounts plus earn rewards totaling thousands of dollars! 

Links to news discussed

• Lahina, Maui (Hawaii) #Masterthread

Putting All The Tricks Together

• Incidental Credits
• Lounge Access
• Clear - how to access freely
• Precheck/Global Entry 
• Fine Hotel & Resorts (FHR) Platinum Credit
• Rental car status - walked in, skipped lines, had my choice of luxury vehicles for less than $50 per day
• Upgrades on AA flights
• Southwest flights

Where to Find Us

1. The Award Travel 101 Facebook Community.
2. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.
3. You can also email us at [email protected]
4. Buy your Award Travel 101 Merch here
5. Reserve tickets to our Spring 2026 Meetup in Phoenix now. award.travel/phx2026

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