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November 29, 2023 Portals Part 3: Airline Edition
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we breakdown all things airline portals. Including what they are, how to use them, the best one out there, and if you even should be using one of these…
Episode Resources:
American Airlines Portal Newsletter: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/let-s-talk-about-american-airlines?tid=podcast
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Episode Time Stamps:
0:35 - What are airline portals?
1:35 - How does it work?
2:36 - Why use airline portals?
4:55 - Earn towards Elite Status
5:22 - American Airlines Portal and why you should care about it
7:15 - An example of the portal in action
8:19 - American Airlines portal, even if you don’t live in the US
11:18 - What if I’m not loyal to AA or live near an AA hub?
13:20 - Mike’s favorite airline portal
15:37 - Why Megan’s favorite airline portal is no airline portal
17:11 - Bank points vs. airline miles
19:32 - Cash vs. miles
20:01 - The most important part
22 min
November 24, 2023Weekly Round-Up: Nov 20-24
Welcome to the weekly round-up! Here we'll sum up what happened in the newsletter this week in 10 minutes. If you want to explore these topics in further detail, here are links to the full newsletters:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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11 min
November 22, 2023 Portals Part 2: Cashback Edition
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we breakdown all things cashback portals!
Episode Resources:
Cashback Monitor: https://cashbackmonitor.com/
Rakuten: https://s.dailydrop.com/lounge_rakuten
Rakuten Video Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/ZLH_8mwvUCo
Capital One Shopping: https://www.dailydrop.com/pages/capital-one-shopping-redirect?utm_source=podcast
How to use Capital One Shopping: https://www.dailydrop.com/pages/our-favorite-non-miles-and-points-travel-hack?query=capital+one+shopping
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Episode Time Stamps:

0:30 - What is a cashback portal?
0:58 - How does a cash back portal work?
1:56 - How to know which portal to use?
3:36 - Rakuten
6:03 - How to turn Rakuten cash back into MR points
8:33 - Capital One Shopping
11:30 - Benefits of cash back portals
15:41 - But you can’t do this…
18:00 - In summary why you should use these portals

23 min
November 17, 2023 Weekly Round Up: Nov 13-17
Welcome to the weekly round up! Here we'll sum up what happened in the newsletter this week in 10 minutes.
Monday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/get-bonus-miles-with-united-s-mile-play-promo?tid=podcast
Tuesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/stories-from-the-man-who-s-seen-every-country-twice?tid=podcast
Wednesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/why-you-should-earn-and-burn-your-points?tid=podcast
Thursday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/how-to-get-even-more-value-out-of-jetblue?tid=podcast
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12 min
November 15, 2023All about portals, Qatar changed their mind, and booking for a large family
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we:
Update you on the Jet Blue and Qatar partnership we shared last week
Answer all of your questions on booking travel through portals
Points Help: A family of 7 to Ireland (flights, hotels, and rental cars)
And more…
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59 min
November 08, 2023How To Get Hotel Benefits Without Elite Status
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we…
How to get taxes and fees refunded when canceling a trip
Break down the new Jet Blue and Qatar partnership news and why this rocks
3 ways to get hotel elite status benefits without having any status
Reader question on canceling your oldest card
And more…
*Correction - FHR is a 1 night minimum, Hotel Collection is a 2 night minimum.
Episode Resources:
Free Cruise Daily Drop newsletter: https://dailydrop.com/blogs/home/%E2%9C%88%EF%B8%8F-how-to-get-a-free-cruise?podcast
Ennismore Daily Drop newsletter: https://dailydrop.com/blogs/home/%F0%9F%8F%A8-hotel-perks-without-elite-status-part-2?podcast
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Episode Time Stamps:
1:01 - Life updates from Mike and Megan (how to get taxes and fees refunded when canceling a trip)
6:25 - Jet Blue and Qatar partnering up
13:48 - Small Luxury Hotels Hyatt benefits
19:39 - Ennismore Hotel benefits
24:23 - Bank portals (Fine Hotel and Resorts)
35:50 - Reader question on canceling cards
42 min
November 03, 2023 Miles and Points 101 | Bonus Episode
Join Megan for this bonus episode created for our newbies! She breaks down beginner concepts to get you started + answers submitted questions from you on:

✈️ How to search through all of the airlines...
✈️ Points expiring...
✈️ Is it worth it to just pay cash sometimes?
✈️ When is the best time to start searching for awards flights?
✈️ How to travel hack when your travel dates aren't flexible...
✈️ travel hacking when you start from smaller airports...
✈️ When should I consider upgrading to a higher level card?

📚 Resources:
Miles and Points 101 - https://dailydrop.com/pages/miles-points-101
Travel Hacking 101 Masterclass (Join the Lounge to watch) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/494541146214186/posts/529801052688195
Join the lounge for Newbie Week - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailydroplounge
2 Player Mode - https://dailydrop.com/blogs/main/travel-hacking-in-two-player-mode
How to book with Transfer Points Masterclass (Join the Lounge to watch) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/494541146214186/posts/538586628476304
Transfer Partner Cheat Sheet - https://bit.ly/ddtransferpartners
Travel Hacking Formula to keep handy - value per point = [$value of award - taxes and fees] / total points redeemed

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51 min
November 01, 2023Credit card show down: Southwest Edition
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we…
Get into a fight about Scotland
Tell you our long time favorite travel hacking tool
Credit card show down - Southwest edition
Answer a listener's question about booking in portals
And more…
Episode Resources:
Daily Drop on Southwest mentioned
Companion Pass Lounge Post mentioned (must be a member of the Lounge before viewing):
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Episode Time Stamps:
1:11 - Fighting words about Scotland
8:17 - Favorite travel hacking tool - HUCA
15:49 - Southwest offers
17:27 - A few caveats
19:26 - Plus vs. Premier vs. Priority
20:18 - Foreign Transaction Fees
26:26 - Earning Categories
24:48 - Bonus anniversary points
31:36 - A few other perks
37:44 - The verdict
39:11 - Listener question: would you recommend using a credit card travel portal to maximize earning points?
46 min
October 25, 2023Are the new Hilton card updates worth it?
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode, we talk about:
Delta… one more time?! Backtracking on their changes
Hilton Aspire and Surpass changes, are they worth it?!
How to use Capital One miles
And more…
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Episode Time Stamps:
1:08 - Mike’s meeting up with Daily Drop friends!
2:56 - Delta changes things… again
4:49 - Walkbacks on status requirements
7:13 - Lounge access changes
11:03 - Should you be a Delta loyalist?
12:40 - Hilton card changes
14:07 - Hilton Aspire card changes
34:20 - Hilton Surpass changes
42:05 - In summary, our thoughts on the changes
52:32 - Listener Question - 350k Capital One Miles (Italy & Spain)
1 hr 7 min
October 20, 2023Trip Report: Around The World Trip | Bonus Ep
Join Mike for this trip report, bonus episode! He breaks down all of the money saving hacks along the way. You'll hear:
A full breakdown of how Mike booked a 49 day around the world trip
Flying Blue miles to maximize on Asian & African airlines
Saving your money or your miles on economy seats and how to decide when to do this
Best hotels along the way (points and cash)
And more…
Episode Timestamps:
1:29 - First leg to Tokyo + getting a surprise business class upgrade
4:35 - Flying to China with Flying Blue Miles and visa free transit in China
9:47 - To Taiwan (Flying Blue Miles again!) in business class
14:29 - Cambodia Hyatt hotels
20:18 - Kuala Lumpur with a cheap flight + a cheap Marriott
24:10 - Flying to Madagascar with Aeroplan miles
25:21 - How to decide to use points for business class or just fly economy
32:13 - Flying to Kenya with Flying Blue miles
36:56 - Meeting a Daily Drop fan from Uganda
37:47 - Flying to Cape Town and discovering the Ethiopian Airlines overnight hack
39:30 - Cape Town experience + a Hyatt you might want to pass on
42:08 - Flying to Zimbabwe with Air Link
43:52 - An border crossing that got Mike stuck in Zambia
48:43 - Flying to Botswana
50:40 - Continuing the journey back home to Toronto
53:54 - Wrapping it up

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56 min

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Daily Drop is a newsletter that teaches you how to earn and redeem miles and points in under 5 minutes a day (witty commentary, gifs and memes included 😉). Join Mike and Megan for The Daily Drop…