Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss!
359 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 291 ratingsHosted by road warrior and travel expert Ed Pizza, the Miles to Go podcast serves up travel tips, news and reviews you can't afford to miss! Whether you're a points and miles newbie looking to book a dream vacation or you log 100k + miles a year and want the low down on new properties routes and planes, we're bringing you the world's top travel experts and bloggers to share their knowledge and insights with you.
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Travel News Speed Round: 9 Topics In 35 Minutes
April 03, 2024 12:15 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! We've got a VERY full docket today. We're going to zoom through a bunch of stories: Hyatt has a double elite night promotion Richard and Ed recap their Hyatt NYC stays this week United seat alert feature United mileage pooling is live Priority Pass changes for Chase Sapphire Reserve and Ritz-Carlton cards Robinhood's new cr...
United Launches Mileage Pooling & Seat Alerts, JetBlue Shrinking
March 27, 2024 15:13 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! United launches two new features this week. They launched the ability to pool miles amongst a group of family members or firends. United also launched a seat alert feature that will notify you if a better seat becomes available and, in some cases, move you to a better seat. Meanwhile, JetBlue is shrinking in a pretty big way. If you're looking...
Should You Fly Boeing? Bilt Goes North For New Alaska Deal
March 20, 2024 09:05 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! On the heels of Bilt Rewards losing American Airlines' Aadvantage as a partner, they announced a new partnership with Alaska Airlines. If you don't know why that's a big deal, you'll definitely want to listen to this episode. I also pose the question to Richard, would he fly on a Boeing 737 MAX right now? Would he fly on one with his family? We both have ...
Rio Vegas Updates, Marriott 250k Offer, Disney VIP
March 13, 2024 09:23 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Click here if you want to contribute to Ed's daughter's fundraiser. Richard lucked his way into a free Disney VIP tour and shares his opinions of the value (if you're a paying customer). Ed was at the Rio in Las Vegas this week and got to experience the newly renovated Rio rooms just as the property is joining the World of Hyatt. Read his full review. ...
Big Marriott Card Bonuses, Hyatt Award Changes, Bilt Status Match
March 06, 2024 14:15 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! We're talking about Marriott's big credit card bonuses this week. Hyatt has released their award chart changes for 2024. Bilt has a new benefit for Platinum members. And, Cap One Venture X has a new 5X earning category. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show an...
Checked Bag Fee Increases; European Cruise Recap; 49th State
February 28, 2024 10:12 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Richard is back from overseas and we're breaking down his MSC cruise. Bilt Rewards is offering up their own bracket for March Madness.....and you can redeem points for Final Four tix! Ed notches his 49th state, he and Richard compare notes on speakeasy visits. And, airlines are raising checked bag fees. Will Richard's head explode? If you're looking...
Starlux Biz Review & Defending Delta Amex Changes With Clint Henderson
February 21, 2024 15:01 - 45 minutes - 63 MBIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Clint Henderson joins the show while Richard is off galavanting in Europe. He just got off a Starlux flight from Taipei and he shares his initial thoughts. Clint also wants to defend recent Delta AMEX changes, and we can't wait. We also review Bilt Milestone Rewards and the recent bad news that Hyatt is losing their partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World. If you'...
Hilton Honors Program Overview And Bonvoy-age Richard
February 14, 2024 14:15 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! No, Richard didn't get Bonvoyed. But, Ed is wishing Richard farewell as he heads out for a European cruise. Ed and Richard are doing a deep dive into the Hilton Honors program in response to a listener e-mail. They're discussing elite status, benefits, credit cards and the overall value proposition of the Hilton Honors program. If you're looking for a way to support the show...
Delta Credit Card Changes And A New Award Redemption Tool
February 07, 2024 13:08 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard and Ed are joined by Julian Kheel, founder of Points Path. Points Path is a free Google Chrome extension that helps you figure out if it's better to pay cash for your next flight or redeem miles. It's free to download and free to use. The Delta AMEX credit card portfolio has been scrambled like a good plate of eggs. The gang tries to make sense of it. And, Frontier...
Airline Bankruptcy? Are JetBlue And Spirit Headed For Failure?
January 31, 2024 09:36 - 46 minutes - 64 MBIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! If you'd like to win a free year o...
Marriott & MGM Partnership Details Announced; JetBlue & Spirit Merger Blocked
January 24, 2024 12:56 - 35 minutes - 49 MBIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! If you'd like to win a free year of...
Would You Fly The 737 MAX And Ed's Credit Card Strategy
January 17, 2024 13:25 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! If you'd like to win a free year o...
Best Bets on Loyalty Programs and Credit Cards for 2024
January 10, 2024 10:10 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBA big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! There's still time to donate to our Pinky Swear fundraiser. Check out last week's episode if you want to learn more. Summer and Julian are b...
Elite Status Goals For 2024
January 03, 2024 03:50 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBA big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! There's still time to donate to our Pinky Swear fundraiser. Check out last week's episode if you want to learn more. Richard and Ed are look...
End Of The Year Travel Review And 200% Donation Match!
December 27, 2023 05:16 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBIt's time to recap 2023 from a travel perspective for both Richard and Ed. We're going over all the stats from the past year, the good, the bad and the ugly. We're also recapping the incredible AirFrance deal that ended up dying for most folks. And, we've got a great matching opportunity if you're looking to donate to a great cause. We're joined by Erica Campbell, the CEO of Pinky Swear, an incredible organization originally conceptualized by an entrepenuerial 9-year old. Listen t...
Business Class Flights For 1,500 Miles??? Disney Recaps And Frontier Shenanigans
December 20, 2023 13:34 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBA big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! And, Thrifty Traveler Premium is why I had a 3-hour head start on the best deal of 2023. AirFrance was offering business class seats for 13,500...
How To Find Great Award Space; Alaska & Hawaiian Surprise Merger
December 13, 2023 08:02 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBA big thanks to our new sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! Ed and Richard are joined by Jared Kamrowski, the founder of Thrifty Traveler. We're talking about the value of a Thrifty Traveler Premium su...
Hyatt Rolls Out Positive Changes To Elite Status
December 06, 2023 10:47 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBA big thanks to our new sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! Richard and Ed are breaking down all of the recent Hyatt changes. Milestone Rewards become much more valuable and Hyatt adds tons of flexib...
Southwest Offering Lounge Access And How To Earn 16 Points Per Dollar On Dining
November 29, 2023 10:40 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBA big thanks to our new sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! Richard and Ed are recapping Black Friday and the deals (or lack of deals) they took advantage of. They also discuss how to earn at le...
Alaska Airlines Changes, Lisbon And London Recaps
November 22, 2023 10:27 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBA big thanks to our new sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium! Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium. They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox. You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! Richard and Ed are recapping the recently announced Alaska Airlines changes. These changes represent a massive shift in how listeners can ge...
United Status Qualification Changes And Best Uses Of Alaska Miles
November 15, 2023 10:18 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBEd lands in Lisbon and hops right on camera with Richard to record this week's episode. Richard and Ed are discussing United's tweaks to status qualification. They're also answering a listener question about the best use of Alaska miles. And, they're discussing two current events. First, the AARP British Airways discount is back. And, it seems that Hyatt is making it easier to redeem Globalist Suite Upgrades. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining ...
Hyatt Status Shortcut And Marriott Changes Upgrade Awards
November 08, 2023 12:44 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBRichard and Ed are recapping the Disney 5K that they ran together. They both survived though Ed is still having trouble walking a few days later. They also answer a listener question about surcharges on award flights to Europe. After that, they breakdown apparent changes to Marriott Suite Night Awards. Is this a positive or a negative change? Hyatt announces an offer to purchase Mr. and Mrs. Smith gift cards that comes with elite night credit. This could be a sneaky good way to fini...
150% Transfer Bonus, Positive Southwest Changes And Delta Changes We Missed
November 01, 2023 09:04 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBBilt Rewards launches their latest Rent Day promotion with up to a 150% transfer bonus to Emirates Skyrewards. Southwest Airlines announces changes to earning status and redeeming your Rapid Rewards points. Our friends at Dots, Lines and Destinations point out a Delta change we missed. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus ...
Delta Rolls Back Some Changes And AAdvantage Hotel Strategies
October 25, 2023 09:54 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBDelta has detailed the rollback of some of their SkyMiles changes. These changes affect status as well as SkyClub access. It's a mixed bag of changes that we're breaking down for you. Ed also took his first couple of swings at AAdvantage Hotel stays. These can be a great way to earn Loyalty Points (the path to American Airlines elite status). Ed also discovered a way to earn Loyalty Points quicker on these hotel bookings. Is it worth it? Lastly, Ed catches us up on the first Pizza ...
Awesome Chase Freedom Unlimited Offer And Another Rent Day?
October 18, 2023 09:12 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBChase Freedom Unlimited has a really incredible offer right now where you can double your earnings for the first year you hold the card. Ed and Richard are breaking down how to get the most out of this offer. Bank of America is also featuring a double rewards day. This appears to be across all cards in their portfolio and represents a nice way to reward card members. It sounds......oddly familiar. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community....
300 Episodes! Summer And Julian Join Richard And I To Celebrate
October 11, 2023 04:54 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB6 years after Miles To Go debuted we're still cooking! We've featured dozens of guests over the years and we would have loved to bring each one of them back for episode 300. But, if I could only pick 3, Summer, Julian and Richard are 3 of the absolute best folks to celebrate 300 episodes. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: P...
Richard Is A Free Spirit, Delta Retracts (Maybe?), Hyatt Goes Home Rental
October 04, 2023 13:20 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBWatch the video pod here! We have a lot of ground to cover this week. Richard is hopping on Spirit and we're talking about the value of a Spirit airline ticket and the Big Front Seat. Delta says they're going to retract some of their changes. Richard and Ed are a bit skeptical that there will be meaningful retractions. Hyatt is rolling out a home rental program. While we don't have all the details yet Ed is pretty excited about the addition to the program. Richard is taking a wait a...
Turn Your Points Into NFL TIckets, Credit Card Strategies After Delta Changes
September 27, 2023 11:46 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBBilt Rewards has launched Bilt Experiences, the opportunity to redeem Bilt Points for sports tickets, concerts and other events. They're launching with a cool NFL event where you can redeem your Bilt Rewards Points for NFL game tickets and even suite tickets, complete with food, booze and some Bilt swag. Richard is giving Ed advice on where he should be putting his credit card spend in 2023 and 2024 now that he's made the decision to abandon his Delta credit cards. Richard is raising ...
Breaking Down Massive Delta SkyMiles and Sky Club Changes
September 20, 2023 14:36 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBUnless you've been living under a rock you knew what this week's topic would be. Delta has made massive changes to both their SkyMiles program and on Sky Club access. How you earn elite status is changing and how much you'll need to spend is a big part of that equation. I'm joined by Gary Leff of View From The Wing and Clint Henderson of The Points Guy. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an ...
Southwest Makes It Easier To Earn A Companion Pass
September 13, 2023 12:33 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBRichard and Ed are both dealing with some travel fails as the summer winds down. Thunderstorms are part of the issue but the lack of ability for some airlines to recover makes matters much worse. Southwest has made it much easier to earn the Companion Pass, arguably the best benefit of an airline loyalty program. Richard and Ed discuss this is detail and Richard contemplates a change in strategy. Lastly, Ed gets a chance to visit the Capital One Lounge shortly after it opened. He had ...
Sneak Preview: Cap One Lounge At Dulles With Gary Leff
September 06, 2023 12:51 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBGary Leff joins us this week to talk about the new Capital One Lounge opening at Washington Dulles International Airport. Richard and Ed have plenty of questions for Gary, he has the full scoop. After that, Richard has all sorts of probing questions for Gary. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and bl...
Faroe Islands Recap And Hyatt Vacation Club Bonus Points
August 30, 2023 09:36 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBEd is back from the Faroe Islands. After visiting 5 countries in one day he ended up with 2 incredible days in the Faroe Islands. He and Richard are recapping the entire trip. Hyatt is rebranding their timeshare properties to Hyatt Vacation Club and celebrating it with a 3X earning promotion on bookings now through the end of November. Lastly, an airline has added an "adults-only" section on certain planes. Will this work? If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider j...
Cosmo Vegas, New AA International Routes, Hyatt Improves Tech
August 23, 2023 17:46 - 31 minutes - 43 MBEd checks into the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas and gets treated like a king. Big upgrade as a result of his Marriott status! Richard and Ed talk about American Airlines' new international route announcements. Does this mean more opportunites to use your miles? Hyatt has rolled out new ways to combine free nights with award reservations. Ed and Richard are breaking down the changes and how they can help you on your next award booking. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both...
Ed's Trip To Lego House In Denmark, Marriott vs Hyatt And A Scary United Flight
August 16, 2023 11:36 - 37 minutes - 52 MBEd is back from Billund, Denmark and has the details on Lego House. TLDR: it's not just for kids! This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on ...
Ed's Travel Goes Sideways And Interesting Marriott Credit Card Offers
August 09, 2023 22:34 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBIt was 36 hours of ups and downs.....well, pretty much downs for Ed on United this week. Richard and Ed discuss some interesting Marriott offers that expire today. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are av...
Planning A Nova Scotia Vacation And Comparing Trans-Atlantic Business Class
August 02, 2023 08:51 - 45 minutes - 62 MBWatch the podcast on YouTube! We start out catching up on Richard's quick trip to London which involved the old A330 business class product on Virgin Atlantic and Richard's first time experiencing Polaris Class on United. Is Richard committed to United Airlines now? Many of you wrote into the show asking for more details on Ed's recent trip to Nova Scotia, so we're digging into that as well. Check out this post from a few years ago about Peggy's Cove. Bilt had another incredible Re...
Marriott Gets Married To Vegas
July 26, 2023 08:42 - 38 minutes - 53 MBWatch the podcast on YouTube! We start the show digging in to a listener review about how Ed and Richard feel about Marriott's loyalty program. The big news of the week is Marriott swooping in to take over Hyatt's relationship with MGM Resorts. Ed and Richard are sharing their thoughts on what we know so far. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Perso...
Hyatt Loses MGM, A Brief Nova Scotia Recap And Is Clear Dying?
July 19, 2023 18:04 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBWatch the video version of the podcast! Hyatt and MGM are breaking up. The TSA has made announcements that may spell the end of Clear in its current format. Ed is recapping his family vacation and Richard is recapping his latest Dream hotel stay. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, ...
Best Marriott Award Redemption Ever? More 100K Credit Card Offers
July 12, 2023 08:21 - 29 minutes - 40 MBIs this the best Marriott award redemption we've ever seen? Ed and Richard are discussing a deal for an all-inclusive safari that you can redeem Marriott points for. Chase has a new Aeroplan offer that's an interesting way to earn 100K Aeroplan points. At the same time there are also offers for certain Chase Ink cards for 100K Ultimate Rewards points. We're discussing all of that this week. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we've launched a new Slack Community. You can...
Hilton Status Match And More Hawaii Recap
July 06, 2023 19:10 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBWatch this week's episode on YouTube! Ed is still in Hawaii. Richard is getting his opinion on the first part of his trip including recaps of Aulani, Kauai, The Lodge at Kukui'ula and more. There's also an interesting Hilton status challenge right now. Aggressive, but rewarding. Rirchard and Ed are breaking it down. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we've launched a new Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual acc...
Ed's First Hawaii Impressions, Hawaiian First Class And United's App
June 28, 2023 09:25 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBWatch this week's episode on YouTube! Ed is still in Hawaii. Richard is getting his opinion on the first part of his trip including recaps of Aulani, Kauai, The Lodge at Kukui'ula and more. There's also an interesting Hilton status challenge right now. Aggressive, but rewarding. Rirchard and Ed are breaking it down. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we've launched a new Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual ac...
Alaska Cruising With Mommy Points And Marriott Changing Suite Upgrades
June 21, 2023 16:37 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBWatch this week's episode on YouTube! Summer Hull is joining us to talk about her recent Alaska cruise on Disney Cruise Lines. We're also talking about recent Marriott news that seems to indicate they'll be making their suite upgrade process better for elite members. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we've launched a new Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We hav...
American Adds Upgrades On Award Tix And Marriott Gets Creative On Credit Cards
June 14, 2023 09:08 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBRichard is out of town this week so Howie is stepping in to his seat. Howie is a kick-ass travel agent who understands the points and miles world. Drop him a line at [email protected] if you need help with travel! A listener writes in to ask our opinion about Bask Bank AA mileage earning. American Airlines has announced that elite members will be eligible for complimentary upgrades on award tickets. What does that mean for you? And, Marriott has rolled out some interesting offer...
United Award Price Increase Spreads, New Hyatt/JdV Property Review
June 07, 2023 09:08 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBWe start out this episode hearing about Ed's recent trip to Newport, Rhode Island where he stayed at a new (to Hyatt) property, The Pell. Is this property ready for prime time. Next up we're discussing the spread of United's award price increases worldwide. The price of "free" travel has definitely gone up. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we've launched a new Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Perso...
American Forced To Break Up With JetBlue? Is Richard Sticking With United?
June 01, 2023 22:42 - 33 minutes - 46 MBQUICK! Before the day (June 1st) runs out, make sure you claim your free points from Bilt Rent Day. Richard has been busy applying for a new AMEX Biz Plat card. We discuss the news that government ruled that American and JetBlue need to break up. For real? And, we explore whether Richard is going to stay a United elite member or not. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we've launched a new Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly a...
Did United Raise Their Award Pricing? What Are The Unpublished Benefits of United Global Services?
May 24, 2023 09:27 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBRichard is back from his trip to Punta Cana. He survived, but just barely. He'll fill us in on (most of) the gory details. There are plenty of reports that United's award pricing has noticeably increased. We don't quibble with that assertion, we just don't think it was an overnight thing. "Saver" inventory has been very tough to find on United for quite some time. Meanwhile, Ed is wading deeper into the world of Global Services benefits and the water is awful murky. What are the unp...
American Airlines Discount On Round-Trip Award Flights & JetBlue's New Loyalty Program
May 17, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBRichard is on his way to Punta Cana. We start off with a look at the Dream Hotel, a hotel in NYC that is newly affiliated with Hyatt. Richard stayed there last week and has the details. Spoiler alert: you might need Ed's white noise machine to survive. Ed visits the Capital One Lounge in DFW for the first time and shares his impressions. American Airlines has started offering reduced pricing on round-trip international award flights. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? JetBlue h...
IHG Makes Breakfast Worse; Kerr And Pizza Book Great Award Redemptions
May 10, 2023 09:01 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBA lot to cover this week. Both Richard and Ed were able to take advantage of the latest Bilt promotion to book trips to Europe. Let's see how they made out. IHG is making breakfast worse for elite members. How bad is the change? Universal Orlando has a pretty sweet ticket deal right now. Capital One has a massive sign-up bonus for the Venture X, but should you consider it? And, Richard wants you to know just how long he's believed you shouldn't plan your credit card strategy ...
Is The Latest Hyatt Acquisition A Boon For Luxury Travel?
May 03, 2023 08:57 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBRichard and Ed connected at the Freddies and recap all of this year's winners. They're also discussing Bilt's most recent Rent Day. But, the biggest news of the day is Hyatt's acquisition of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. There are still plenty of questions, but this could be huge for Hyatt's luxury lodging portfolio. Ed locks up lifetime Hilton Diamond status and gets a pretty nice gift in the mail to commemorate the achievement. Finally, is Richard really flying United? We think so. ...
Earn A LOT Of Points For Dining At Restaurants You'll Really Enjoy
April 26, 2023 16:13 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBWe're covering a bunch of ground this week, including following Richard to Europe. He's breakng down Virgin Atlantic's new business class product, his first stay at Hyatt Regency Churchill in London and getting a little vulnerable with the audience. We're also breaking down BILT Dining, which can earn you up to 11 miles per dollar on Rent Day if you have the Bilt Mastercard. Even without the card you can earn 5 points per dollar on some incredible restaurants. And, Ed is searching for ...