Mike joins Joe to discuss his newest cards, news, and their most recent trip to educate members on how to ramp up their Award Travel game, the "Let's Go Crazy with AT in the TC. Plus is there a Fiesta in-store?

Links to topics discussed

• Hilton Business. 130k + FNA. Immediately redeemed it for Niagara Falls.
• Ink Business Preferred. 50% through min spend. Also got two referral bonuses for a total of 80k. Joe - almost done with Chase Ink Preferred Minimum Spend Requirement
• Next meetup in San Antonio- Taco 'Bout A Fiesta! 

Tip of the week

Our Tip of the Week comes from Mike, who's been updating the Award Travel 101 website. For some of the tools we've produced to answer common questions of group members:

• Transfer Partner Matrix - simple view of which card points transfer to which travel partners
• Card Earning Charts - quick view of potential earnings
• Cents Per Point Calculator - how to value point returns
• Transfer Bonus Calculator - helps determine exact requirements
• Lounge Map - custom Google Maps
• Airport Maps - custom Google Maps

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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